> Research Officer, Statistics Team, Cambridge Assessment
> Salary range £24,827 -  £35,123 depending on experience
> Cambridge
>
> Job Reference ARD001R
>
>
> Cambridge Assessment is Europe's largest assessment agency and plays
> a leading role in researching, developing and delivering assessment 
> across the globe.
>
> We are looking for a research officer to join our Statistical Team
> within the Research Division to work on a range of projects relating
> to assessment and examinations. The Research Division's brief includes
> monitoring the quality and standards of Cambridge Assessment's 
> qualifications; developing strategies for effective evaluation and 
> validation; improving assessment processes; and evaluating new 
> developments such as applications of new technologies in large scale 
> assessment.
>
> You should have a relevant first degree and/or postgraduate
> qualifications which have provided strong statistical skills.
> Experience of research, data analysis and report writing would be
> an advantage. You should be interested in applying statistical and 
> psychometric methods in test development, calibration and equating,
> and in evaluating and monitoring assessment processes and innovations.

> Prior experience of educational research, assessment or teaching would 
> all be valued.  As one of the world's largest and most prominent 
> assessment agencies, we welcome applicants wanting to develop a career 
> in assessment research with us.
>
> You will need to be an able, self-motivating individual and to set
> yourself high standards. You will require high level numerical and 
> verbal skills and an interest in applying research tools and theoretical
> perspectives in practical contexts. Above all, you must be capable of 
> demonstrating a high level of initiative and ingenuity in taking forward 
> projects assigned to you.
>
> For further information about this post, please contact John Bell on
> 01223 553849.
>
> Applications should be made in writing, outlining relevant experience
> and skills, quoting ARD001R together with a curriculum vitae to The 
> Resourcing Team, Human Resources, 1 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EU. 
> Alternatively, you can submit your application to 
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> The closing date for applications is 23 January 2008. Interviews are
> expected to be held on 7 February 2008.
>
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