Measurement Statistician
Positions
Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, Educational Testing Service (ETS)
is the
world's premier educational measurement institution and a leader
in
educational research. As an innovator in developing achievement
and
occupational tests for clients in business, education, and government,
we
are determined to advance educational excellence for the communities
we
serve.
The positions of Measurement Statistician in the Research &
Development
Division involve directing, planning, and conducting statistical
activities for large-scale paper and computer-based testing programs.
This
includes developing score interpretation materials and testing
program
publications through the application of statistical methods and
indices.
Measurement Statisticians provide statistical programming in
support of
special analyses related to testing program work and are responsible
for
score equating using classical test theory or item response theory;
performing and interpreting data analyses (e.g., item analyses,
reliability analyses, and differential item functioning analyses);
and for
other statistical and psychometric routines. Individuals
also perform
research in innovative assessment techniques and run data analysis
routines using statistical software packages.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A JUNIOR LEVEL POSITION
A doctorate (or A.B.D. but must anticipate receiving doctoral
degree
within 6 months of hire) in educational or psychological measurement
and
statistics, educational psychology or a closely related field.
Candidates
must have at least one year of experience in educational measurement,
applied statistics, or teaching. Experience may be gained
through
doctoral studies. In lieu of a doctoral degree, a master's
degree with at
least three years of experience is also acceptable.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MID-LEVEL POSITION
A doctoral degree in educational or psychological measurement
and
statistics, educational psychology, or a closely related field
with at
least three years of experience in an applied measurement or
statistical
analysis environment is required. In lieu of a doctoral
degree, a
master's degree with at least six years of experience is also
acceptable.
Experience or education for both junior and mid-level positions
must
include applying and interpreting psychometric methods in at
least two of
the following areas: item analysis, factor analysis, scaling,
equating,
standard setting and/or item calibration. Candidates must
also have
experience in applying statistical procedures, and their applications;
application of classical test theory and item response theory;
and use of
statistical software packages.
Send resume including salary requirements to:
Eric Waxman
Educational Testing Service
Rosedale Road, MS 05-D
Princeton, NJ 08541
Email: job6@ets.org
Fax: (609) 497-6022
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Assoc Research Scientist - Large Scale Assessment
Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, Educational Testing Service (ETS) is
the
world's premier educational measurement institution and a leader in
educational research. As an innovator in developing achievement
and
occupational tests for clients in business, education, and government,
we
are determined to advance educational excellence for the communities
we
serve.
The Center for Large-Scale Assessment, part of the Research & Development
Division, has an opening for a junior-level scientist position.
The
Research Scientist will be involved in the design and direction of
complex
scientific studies that arise in the context of large-scale assessments
such
as the National Assessment of Educational Progress. This position
involves
both working individually and in teams and contributing to the planning
for
and the development of new products and services to education and
assessment. It also includes co-directing analyses, and psychometric
or
evaluation consulting on a broad range of problems throughout the
organization, as well as maintaining an active program of basic and/or
applied research.
REQUIREMENTS
*
A doctoral degree in psychometrics, quantitative psychology,
or statistics with an interest in applications to large-scale assessment
and
psychometric research.
*
Specific knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
IRT scaling, equating, complex sampling, design of complex instruments,
missing data methodology, or differential item functioning procedures.
*
The ability to communicate effectively with the general
public and experts in public policy, test development and reporting
of
results, as well as statisticians, psychometricians and computer
programmers.
*
The ability to contribute to theory and/or practice of
statistical and psychometric procedures applicable to educational
assessment.
Please send resume including salary requirements to:
Eric Waxman
Educational Testing Service
Rosedale Road, MS 05-D
Princeton, NJ 08541
Email: job6@ets.org
Fax: (609) 497-6022
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Analysis Group Leader
Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, Educational Testing Service (ETS) is
the
world's premier educational measurement institution and a leader in
educational research. As an innovator in developing achievement
and
occupational tests for clients in business, education, and government,
we
are determined to advance educational excellence for the communities
we
serve.
ETS is seeking an outstanding individual for the Analysis Group Leader
position in the Center for Statistical Analysis, part of the Research
&
Development Division.
The responsibilities of the Analysis Group Leader are as follows:
Provides overall direction and leadership for an Analysis Group. Has
full
knowledge and expertise in conducting statistical analyses for a variety
of
testing programs. Acts as advisor on measurement-related issues or
statistical systems and data analysis issues. Conducts statistical
systems
and data analysis planning work required for score reporting and data
interpretation for complex testing programs. Also provides overall
direction
to group of professionals conducting similar work as well as to support
staff. Assigns personnel to various projects and directs their activities.
Reviews and evaluates their work and prepares performance evaluations.
Makes
decisions on personnel activities for the group (hiring, terminations,
and
promotions). Confers with and advises group staff on administrative
policies
and procedures and on problems, procedures, and methods related to
statistical systems and data analysis. Establishes group goals and
action
plans in conjunction with division planning. Reports to Center Director.
Supervision exercised over a number of professional and support staff.
REQUIREMENTS
A Ph.D. in educational or psychological measurements and statistics,
educational psychology, or a closely related field.
Six years of increasingly professional experience, three of which must
be in
educational measurement or applied statistics.
Send resume including salary requirements to:
Sandy DeAngelo
Educational Testing Service
Rosedale Road, MS 02-D
Princeton, NJ 08541
Email: job1@ets.org
Fax: (609) 497-6022
ETS offers competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, a stimulating
work
environment, and attractive growth potential. ETS is an Equal
Opportunity,
Affirmative Action Employer.