Research and Development Specialist in Test Development

Il y a 2 mois

EschsurAlzette Luxembourg Université du Luxembourg Temps plein

The University | About us...

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University's faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its "international outlook," #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

The Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) brings together expertise from the humanities, linguistics, cognitive sciences, social and educational sciences. People from across 20 disciplines are working within the Faculty. Along with the disciplinary approach a very ambitious interdisciplinary research culture has been developed.

The faculty's research and teaching focuses on social, economic, political and educational issues with the common goal of contributing to an inclusive, open and resourceful society. The FHSE offers six Bachelor and twenty Master degrees and a doctoral school providing students with the necessary knowledge and high-qualified skills to succeed in their future career.

The University of Luxembourg invites applications for the following vacancy in its Luxembourg Centre for Educational Testing (LUCET) at the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE): Research and Development Specialist in Test Development.

Your Role...

The research and development specialist will contribute to LUCET's core mission (i.e., "Épreuves Standardisées", the Luxembourg school monitoring programme) by developing state-of-the-art and innovative standardized achievement tests and lead item/test development groups. He/she will competently analyse and interpret data emerging from large-scale data collections (e.g., ÉpStan), and actively participate in and contribute to related research in the areas of educational psychology and language assessment leading to publications in international scientific journals and national reports.

Activities

The research and development specialist will develop ÉpStan language competency tests for the primary schools in Luxembourg. Following general research tasks are included in the responsibilities of the research and development specialist:

  • Contribute to and support the development of new and innovative measures within ÉpStan
  • Contribute to and support the development of test related materials (e.g. adapations of manuals, preparation of coding guidelines)
  • Contribute to and support the coordination of the school monitoring
  • Perform advanced statistical analyses on data emerging from ÉpStan (under supervision)
  • Present research findings to other team members or researchers
  • Contribute and support (on-going and future) research projects related to ÉpStan and other projects within LUCET
  • Contribute to research reports, public-outreach publications, international conferences and scientific publications emerging from ÉpStan and related research projects
  • Contribute to LUCET's public outreach efforts
  • Perform any other tasks within the framework of the position

What we expect from you…

  • Master degree in psychology/educational sciences/(psycho-)linguistics/French philology
  • Research or professional experience in the field of educational/psychological testing and assessment
  • Specialization in the area of educational/psychological testing and language assessment is a plus
  • Knowledge about school systems in general and the Luxembourg school system in specific is a plus
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Very good oral and written competences in German, French, and English are mandatory as well as very good oral competences in Luxembourgish.
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team

How to apply...

Applications should be submitted online and include:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover letter
  • Copy of diplomas

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

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