PRINCIPAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS
Core
Lead complex mixed-method research studies and analyses of large administrative and survey datasets to evaluate housing and homelessness programs, providing evidence-based recommendations to NYC agency leadership.
Role type
Principal Research Scientist (Social Science/Public Policy)
Builds
Evidence base for homelessness prevention, shelter services, and rehousing initiatives
Domain
Public sector social services, housing policy, homelessness
Required skills
Mixed-method research design, statistical analysis, qualitative data analysis, large-scale dataset management, report writing, presentation to executive leadership, instrument development, sampling design
Preferred skills
Experience with NYC administrative data, knowledge of homelessness metrics (e.g., HOPE), grant proposal development
Technologies
Statistical software, survey tools, data visualization platforms
Responsibilities
Lead mixed-method research studies on housing and homelessness initiatives; Analyze large administrative and survey datasets; Make data-driven recommendations to agency leadership; Serve as an expert on evaluation methods and data organization; Represent the unit in interagency communications and meetings. (via careerplan.io/jobs/3743990015820746-principal-research-scientist-housing-and-homelessness-at-city-of-new-york)
