ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST - (US-CA-Monterey - 93944)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: L:94109078
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As the knowledge economy takes off worldwide, there is a growing demand for both traditional and non-traditional education. Which translates into an accelerated demand for cutting-edge, online learning solutions. The kind of solutions that McGraw-Hill Education offers to the world every day. McGraw-Hill Education addresses virtually  every aspect of the education market from pre-K through professional learning. Our technical innovations are changing the way people learn, with e-books, online tutoring, customized course Web sites and subscription services.  Now is the time to team up with our dynamic company as we create our next generation of who we need to be for our customers!    We currently have an outstanding opportunity for an ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST to be based at our office in Monterey, CA.      You will be responsible for providing leadership and support in conducting research and technical studies related to CTB's products and contracts under the supervision of senior staff.  This will include designing and implementing specific studies, conducting or supervising data analyses, communicating results, and producing reports and professional papers.      RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of more senior staff, design and conduct psychometric research studies that support CTB and its customers.   Prepare written reports of these studies. Implement appropriate analysis procedures that meet specifications, quality, and timeliness standards on projects.  Supervise technical support staff on projects.  Communicate research results and related policy issues orally and in writing to research staff, other departments, and customers. Prepare research papers for internal use, for presentation at professional meetings, and for professional journals.  Be apprised of new research methodologies and technical advances described in current literature. Understand and implement the AERA/APA/NCME Professional Standards. Understand big picture of work purpose and processes. Understand roles of other departments and act accordingly. Document all work according to departmental procedures.   Master's degree and all coursework for a Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree in psychometrics, educational measurement, or a related field. MUST have advanced knowledge of psychometrics, including: validity, reliability, item analysis, IRT, scaling, equating.  Strong understanding of and experience using complex statistical and/or measurement procedures. Programming skills (SAS preferred) to conduct project analyses. Strong statistical expertise. Strong communication skills and able to work effectively in a team setting. MUST have proven ability to interpret results from different viewpoints, providing recommendations. About CTB/McGraw-Hill: As the nation's leading publisher of standardized and standards-based achievement tests for pre-school, elementary, middle, high school, and adult education, CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC offers a broad range of assessments, software and services. CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC is part of the Assessment and Reporting group of McGraw-Hill Education, a leading global provider of instructional, assessment and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. Additional information is available at www.ctb.com .   McGraw-Hill Education - Where the World Learns to Succeed