Director of Research for the Housing Initiative at Penn (HIP)
University of Pennsylvania
About this role
The Director of Research for the Housing Initiative at Penn leads and shapes the initiative’s research agenda, working closely with the Faculty Director and Managing Director to develop and execute projects and research directions. The role balances research leadership, hands-on project work, and operational support for the initiative, including grant development and staff research support. The position is based in Philadelphia within Penn’s School of Design.
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About University of Pennsylvania
upenn.eduThe University of Pennsylvania (Penn) is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across schools such as Wharton (business), Penn Medicine, SEAS (engineering), Law, Nursing, and the School of Arts & Sciences. Penn emphasizes interdisciplinary research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, translating scholarship into clinical care, startups, and public policy. Founded in the 18th century with ties to Benjamin Franklin, it maintains a large research enterprise, global partnerships, and a broad alumni network.
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San Francisco, CA
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201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Technology Officer
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VP of Engineering
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VP of Product
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Chief Financial Officer
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$66k – $88k
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