Housing Researcher Part-Time

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Passionate about housing Looking for a benefits-eligible part-time role where your research can make a real impact across Iowa

If so the Local Government and Housing team with Community and Development Extension and Outreach is seeking applicants for a Housing Researcher! This individual will be hired as a Research Scientist III. This is a part-time position working 24 hours/week.

What Youll Do:

• Lead and conduct housing research to identify analyze and address housing issues across Iowa.

• Design manage and collaborate on complex and multidisciplinary housing research projects.

• Secure and manage external funding through grants contracts partnerships and other funding opportunities.

• Translate research findings into practical information tools and recommendations for broad audiences and stakeholders.

• Serve as a housing subject-matter expert and represent housing initiatives with university community and government partners.

• Develop and evaluate research-based housing education programs curricula and resources.

• Co-create housing-focused reports dashboards publications and decision-support tools.

• Measure analyze and communicate program impacts and outcomes through reports and success stories.

• Build and maintain partnerships networks and collaborations to advance housing initiatives statewide.

• Provide technical assistance guidance and expertise on housing-related issues to communities and stakeholders.

• Participate on interdisciplinary teams to address complex housing and community development challenges.

This is a two-year fixed term position with the opportunity for renewal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Community and Regional Planning Public Policy Housing Studies or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated experience conducting housing-related research and data analysis.

• Demonstrated experience translating research findings into actionable insights for stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

About Community and Economic Development Extension and Outreach:

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is a catalyst for growth and change working alongside local state and national partners to create innovative solutions for Iowas communities. Community and Economic Development (CED) is one of four Extension and Outreach units dedicated to helping communities navigate challenges and build a stronger future. With a team of nearly 40 faculty and staffincluding experts from the College of Design and Liberal Arts and SciencesCED provides the knowledge tools and partnerships needed to support local growth and resilience. Our work is guided by our purpose to impact people place resilience and the learn more please visit CED.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:
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Why Choose Iowa State University
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

• Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans

• Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)

• Life insurance and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Various voluntary benefits and discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellbeing program

• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.

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