Senior Housing Research Scientist & Policy Lead

Healing Strides Counseling; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington's Housing Futures Center seeks a Housing Researcher to lead externally funded housing research programs and advance evidence-based policy and practice. You will manage multiple multidisciplinary projects, collaborate with faculty and external partners, and disseminate findings to diverse audiences.

Ideal candidates have a strong research portfolio in housing and policy, experience in grant development, and excellent communication skills for scholarly and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in urban planning, public policy, sociology, economics, geography, social work, public health, or closely related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible research experience in an academic, policy, government, or research organization setting, broadly related to housing.
• Demonstrated training in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including mixed methods.
• Experience in grant writing and research funding development.

Responsibilities

• Lead externally funded housing research programs and produce high-impact scholarly and policy-relevant research.
• Manage multiple complex research initiatives with diverse stakeholders and funding sources.
• Disseminate findings through peer‑reviewed articles, reports, and policy briefs.
• Translate research findings into accessible products that inform policy and practice.
• Cultivate partnerships with government agencies, nonprofits, and community partners.
• Mentor research staff and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

Education

Master's degree in urban planning, public policy, sociology, economics, geography, social work, public health, or closely related field

PhD or doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

The University of Washington's Housing Futures Center seeks a Housing Researcher to lead externally funded housing research programs and advance evidence-based policy and practice. You will manage multiple multidisciplinary projects, collaborate with faculty and external partners, and disseminate findings to diverse audiences.

Ideal candidates have a strong research portfolio in housing and policy, experience in grant development, and excellent communication skills for scholarly and