Research Scientist

Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.

The Research Scientist is a core member of the ETS Research Skills Center, contributing to research that advance the scientific foundations, measurement, and integration of durable skills across learning systems. The role focuses on:
Contributing to the development of frameworks and learning progressions for complex skills
Collaborating in co-designing innovative skills assessment or learning materials with diverse stakeholders
Supporting the integration of digital tools and AI-driven methods in assessment and learning interventions
Applying equity-centered principles in innovative intervention design
Conducting rigorous research and disseminating research results through publications, presentations, or client engagement

Primary Responsibilities

Co-lead or contribute to research programs that build scientific foundations for complex and durable skills
Apply design-based research to help design, implement, and evaluate innovative skills assessment prototypes
Support efforts to integrate durable skills into disciplinary learning and assessment interventions
Assist in the development and evaluation of AI-enabled assessments, learning and teaching innovations under the guidance of the center lead
Generate research insights that inform ETS products, services, and research priorities related to skills measurement
Document and disseminate research results through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and client-facing engagement.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to contribute to a culture of interdisciplinary teamwork
Contribute to proposal development and pursue external funding opportunities
Engage in professional relationships and external scholarly communities to strengthen ETSs visibility

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Preferred candidate possesses several of the following qualifications:

Expertise in learning and/or assessment innovation development, preferably in the education sector.
Use of educational technology in digital assessment or learning tools.
Experience in assessment prototyping or AI applications
Experience in designing, developing, and validating assessment or learning tools with actionable feedback
Experience in mixed method research.
Ability to rapidly learn and apply new knowledge and skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Evidence of scholarly productivity (publications and conference presentations).

Education

Ph.D. in educational psychology, industrial-organizational psychology, learning sciences, quantitative psychology, or a related discipline may be considered.
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required.
Research or development experience with skills assessment design or research is preferred.
Experience contributing to externally funded research projects or research-practice partnerships

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

• We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning.
• We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth!
• As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!
• The base salary range advertised represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base pay is only one aspect of the Total Rewards Package that will be offered to the successful candidate.

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.