Senior Qualitative Researcher - Driving Equity Insights

Institute for Women; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) seeks a Senior Qualitative Researcher to conduct original qualitative research across IWPR’s core policy pillars and to advise on research design, publications, and dissemination. The role emphasizes applying racial equity and intersectional frameworks while collaborating with policy, communications, and advancement teams.

You will design qualitative studies, lead analyses, train staff, and represent IWPR’s research to diverse partners, funders, and

Qualifications

• PhD in a qualitative research field with 3+ years in public policy research OR Master’s with 10+ years in public policy research.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership and conduct original qualitative research and policy analysis.
• Design and lead the analysis of qualitative studies.
• Oversee staff training in qualitative methods and support research depth.
• Write high-quality fact sheets, briefing papers, reports, and presentations.
• Represent IWPR’s research to outside groups, funders, and stakeholders.

Skills

Qualitative research

Policy analysis

Proposal development

Grant writing

Team leadership

Education

PhD in qualitative field

Master’s degree in qualitative field

Job description

Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) seeks a Senior Qualitative Researcher to conduct original qualitative research across IWPR’s core policy pillars and to advise on research design, publications, and dissemination. The role emphasizes applying racial equity and intersectional frameworks while collaborating with policy, communications, and advancement teams.

You will design qualitative studies, lead analyses, train staff, and represent IWPR’s research to diverse partners, funders, and