Research Scientist - Fairness, Equity, Validity and Efficacy

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Job description

Job Description:

ETS's Center for Equity is seeking a passionate Research Scientist committed to issues of social justice

About the team:

You will join a team of researchers specializing in special education, school psychology, measurement, statistics, evaluation, economics, and policy research on exploring test fairness, especially with respect to emerging technologies; and examining issues of access and equity in education. The Center will play a leading role in designing, developing and evaluating the next generation of socio-culturally responsive assessments.

What you'll do:

The Research Scientist conceptualizes, proposes, directs, and collaborates on projects and, when appropriate, seeks external funding for research. The Research Scientist will be part of a team investigating approaches to reducing inequities in learning opportunities and outcomes, contributing to new knowledge and capability, and applying that new knowledge and capability to improve ETS products and services.

Your responsibilities:

* Develop and implement an innovative research agenda in one or more areas of Center focus on fairness, equity, validity or efficacy in learning and assessment
* Collaborate with teams of external and internal ETS researchers on activities that advance ETS's research and assessment programs and services
* Manage research projects, involving staff assignment and scheduling, budgeting, acquisition and utilization of equipment and interaction with other areas of R&D
* Document and disseminate the research results in a variety of outlets
* Lead or participate in efforts to seek external research funding
* Provide ongoing thought leadership to testing programs, R&D management, or other ETS management concerns
* Develop external professional relationships; become involved in one or more activities sponsored by relevant professional organizations

Why ETS?

ETS believes in the life-changing power of learning. For more than 70 years, the vision of what's possible when all people can improve their lives through education has driven our commitment to quality, equity and fairness. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores tens of millions of tests annually - including the TOEFL® and TOEIC® tests, the GRE® tests and The Praxis Series® assessments. But we are so much more than the tests we deliver. With our mission to advance quality and equity in education in mind, we also deliver groundbreaking research and learning solutions to help a broad spectrum of stakeholders understand what's possible and identify the steps to get there. ETS's staff members are passionate about using their wide-ranging expertise to improve teaching and learning.

Experience and Skills

What you'll bring to ETS: Education, Certifications, or Special Licenses:

A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Educational Measurement, Quantitative Psychology, or a related field is required.

Relevant Years of Experience:

At least five years of progressively independent research experience.

Other Experience:

Demonstrated expertise and record of conducting research related to one or more of the following:

* Fairness and equity in learning or assessment
* Fairness research in AI and digital assessment methods
* Validity research in learning or assessment
* Experimental and quasi-experimental design as applied to intervention studies related to education and assessment

At ETS, we believe that diversity is a key to success. If you are not sure you exactly match this job description but believe you have other characteristics that will make you successful in this role, please apply and tell us how.

COVID-19 Requirements:

ETS requires all new hires to either certify that they have been fully vaccinated or request and obtain an exemption due to medical or religious reasons by their start date.

EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Women and Minorities.

EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE is a Drug-free workplace.