University of Chicago · 2 hours ago
Research Director
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$119K/yr - $154K/yr
7+ years expThe University of Chicago is a leading academic institution focused on addressing pressing economic challenges. The Research Director will manage multiple teams, overseeing applied research projects in areas such as housing stability and financial security, while collaborating with policymakers and practitioners.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop and direct a portfolio of applied research projects focused on housing stability, financial security, or quality jobs
Manage and mentor research and project staff, providing scientific direction and ensuring the rigor and quality of all work
Contribute to strategic conversations about which new projects and initiatives the Inclusive Economy Lab should take on
Work collaboratively with practitioners and policy makers to develop and implement applied research projects
Contribute to the scientific content of research proposals
Disseminate research findings to both research and practitioner/policy maker audiences
Serve as a member of the Inclusive Economy Lab’s leadership team
Establishes standard operating procedures for continuous review and development of quality improvement plans for our unit. Advances research objectives through participation in professional committees and presentations. Ensures timely reporting of research data, following study specific guidelines
Manages, plans, and evaluates regulatory elements of multiple or complex research projects for a designated department, program, or central unit
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
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Preferred
Expertise in all aspects of the research design, methods, and evaluation of research projects in the area of labor economics/social policy
Content expertise in college and career success, quality jobs, financial security, or housing stability
Demonstrated experience working with communities that have experienced segregation and disinvestment
Preference will be given to those with proven experience working with interdisciplinary research teams and agency and community stakeholders
Ability to engage thoughtfully with issues related to race, identity, and equity and to work across difference
Interest in finding and testing innovative solutions to urban problems
Benefits
Health
Retirement
Paid time off
Company
University of Chicago
One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.
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