[visionlist] Educational Testing Service - Research Scientist

[Klysinski, Maja]

With its headquarters 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 has a Research Scientist opening in the Center for Assessment Design &
Scoring, part of the Research & Development Division. The Center conducts
research on the integration of psychometrics, cognitive science and
technology with the goal of enhancing the scientific and educational value
of assessments. The Scientist position involves applying scientific skills
in designing and conducting research studies in the application of cognitive
and psychometric sciences to the design and development of assessment theory
and practice and in developing and contributing to the development of new
products or services for education. We are looking for someone with a
background in verbal or writing cognition and interests in individual
differences. The specific desired background could be comprehension,
discourse processing, or psycholinguistics, or the cognition of writing, for
example. For candidates who do not already have a research background in
writing a willingness to expand their interests to include writing would be
a plus. Teaching experience may be a substitute for training or prior work
in cognitive psychology. 

 


REQUIREMENTS


A doctoral degree in Psychology, Linguistics, Education or related field is
necessary. Evidence of independent substantive research experience is
required. Three years of progressively independent research experience is
necessary.

  


HOW TO APPLY


ETS offers competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, a stimulating work
environment, and attractive growth potential. ETS is an Equal Opportunity,
Affirmative Action Employer.

 

Please send two copies of your resume, along with cover letter stating
salary requirements to: 

Cheryl Wallace, Educational Testing Service, Rosedale Road, MS 02-D,
Princeton, NJ 08541.

Email: cxwallace at ets.org <mailto:cxwallace at ets.org> ; Fax: 609-497-6022





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