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Assistant Research Data Analyst (Princeton, New Jersey, United States)

 

ETS (Educational Testing Service), with headquarters in Princeton, NJ, is a global $1.3B not for profit organization. Our mission is to advance quality and equity in education by providing fair and valid assessments, performing educational research and influencing policies that promote learning, performance, education and professional development.

 

With more than 2,500 global employees worldwide, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually in more than 180 countries, at 9,000+ locations worldwide. In addition to assessments, we conduct educational research, analysis and policy studies and develop a variety of customized services and products for teacher certification, English language learning and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education.

 

We presently seek a skilled professional to assist in the implementation of assigned data analysis components of small- to medium-scale research projects for ETS researchers, testing program areas, and external clients. Your ability to work effectively in a team setting and take an active role in contributing to team discussions and decisions will be essential to the position. You will also be offered the opportunity to assist in the preparation of data analysis components of proposals and cost/resource estimates and implement components of technical documentation of data analysis systems, solutions and results.

 

Qualifications:

 

*Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a closely related field At least six months of experience in a related data analysis field

*Expertise in graphics and spreadsheet software and experience in analyzing data using statistical/psychometric techniques are highly desirable

*Knowledge of Unix/Linux and Windows computing environments

*Programming background, preferably in Fortran or C#, and coursework in statistics

*Proficiency in data mangement, manipulation and analysis packages, preferably SAS: symbolic computation and rapid prototyping environments; statistical libraries; statstical/scientific languages, such as Fortran 95 or C++/C#; XML/XSL; .NET

 

We offer a competitive salary and excellent compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off and an employee assistance program. Please apply online at: http://ets.pereless.com/careers/index.cfm?fuseaction=83080.viewjobdetail&CID=83080&JID=111641&type=&cfcend

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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Princeton, New Jersey, United States, 08540

 

Contact Information

ETS (Educational Testing Service)

http://www.Click2Apply.net/ssdfdwj

 

Application Deadline

18.08.2011

 

Starting Date

19.07.2011