ETS
Research Scientist
🇺🇸 Princeton, NJ
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Research
🗓️ November 24th, 2025
Psychometrics
Python
Edtech.com's Summary
ETS is hiring a Research Scientist for its Large-Scale Assessment Foundational Research program. The role involves conducting and publishing research on survey sampling, missing data, and latent variable modeling, developing and implementing statistical methods for large-scale assessments, and collaborating with teams to advance educational measurement practices.
Highlights
- Conduct and publish research on foundational topics in large-scale educational assessment.
- Develop, evaluate, and implement statistical and psychometric methods for assessment programs.
- Collaborate on projects related to operational assessments and methodological innovations.
- Provide methodological consultation and support to internal and external stakeholders.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to the research team's professional development.
- Disseminate research findings through publications, presentations, and alternative channels.
- Engage in professional service and collaborative research initiatives within the broader research community.
- Required Ph.D. or equivalent in statistics, psychometrics, or related quantitative fields with 3+ years experience.
- Expertise in survey sampling, missing data methods, latent variable or mixed effects modeling, and statistical programming (R, Python, SAS).
- Preferred experience includes operational assessment programs (e.g., NAEP, PISA) and advanced techniques for complex survey data.
Research Scientist Full Description
Research Scientist
- Job Level : Any
- Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
- Date Updated : 11/24/2025
- Years of Experience : Not Applicable
- Will this position have direct reports? : false
Job Description
About ETS:
ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.
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 ETS Research Institute invites applications for an open-rank Research Scientist position in the Large-Scale Assessment (LSA) Foundational Research program. We seek quantitative scientists with expertise in one or more of the following areas: survey sampling, missing-data methodology, large-scale assessment, and complex latent-variable models (including mixed-effects models). The successful candidate will join a collaborative team advancing the science and practice of educational measurement in large-scale, survey-based assessment contexts.
Primary Responsibilities
ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.
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 ETS Research Institute invites applications for an open-rank Research Scientist position in the Large-Scale Assessment (LSA) Foundational Research program. We seek quantitative scientists with expertise in one or more of the following areas: survey sampling, missing-data methodology, large-scale assessment, and complex latent-variable models (including mixed-effects models). The successful candidate will join a collaborative team advancing the science and practice of educational measurement in large-scale, survey-based assessment contexts.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct and publish research on foundational topics in large-scale assessment, including survey sampling, missing data, and latent variable modeling.
- Contribute to the development, evaluation, and implementation of statistical and psychometric methods for large-scale assessment programs.
- Collaborate with colleagues on projects related to operational assessments, methodological innovations, and research initiatives.
- Provide methodological consultation and support to internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in proposal development for internal and external research funding.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to the professional development of the research team.
- Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, conference presentations, non-traditional venues (e.g., social media, research notes or blogs), and other appropriate channels.
- Engage with the broader research community through professional service, advisory roles, and collaborative projects.
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Experience and Skills
- A Ph.D. or equivalent in statistics, psychometrics, survey statistics, educational measurement, mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field
- 3+ years of experience in an applied measurement or academic/statistical analysis environment is required.
- Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following: survey sampling, missing data methods, large-scale assessment, or latent variable/mixed effects modeling. Candidates are not expected to have expertise in all areas.
- Experience with statistical programming (e.g., R, Python, SAS) and data analysis in large-scale assessment contexts.
- Strong record of research productivity, including publications and presentations.
- Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Commitment to advancing equity, fairness, and innovation in educational measurement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with operational assessment programs (e.g., NAEP, PISA, state or national testing).
- Familiarity with matrix sampling, imputation, and advanced modeling techniques for complex survey data.
- Knowledge of current trends and challenges in large-scale educational assessment.
This position requires initiative, creativity, research skills and technical expertise to contribute to new or modified research methodology and analytic or interpretative procedures in the area of large-scale educational surveys. The position may also require developing professional relationships as a representative, consultant or advisor to external advisory and policy boards and councils, research organizations, educational institutions and educators.
- Experience with operational assessment programs (e.g., NAEP, PISA, state or national testing).
- Familiarity with matrix sampling, imputation, and advanced modeling techniques for complex survey data.
- Knowledge of current trends and challenges in large-scale educational assessment.
Education and Experience
REQUIREMENTS FOR A JUNIOR LEVEL POSITION
A Ph.D. or equivalent in statistics, psychometrics, survey statistics, educational measurement, mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field is required with one year of experience in the utilization of psychometric methods, statistical procedures and their applications. Experience may be gained through doctoral studies.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MID-LEVEL POSITION
A Ph.D. or equivalent in statistics, psychometrics, survey statistics, educational measurement, mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field with at least three years of experience in an applied measurement or academic/statistical analysis environment is required. This position requires initiative, creativity, research skills and technical expertise to contribute to new or modified research methodology and analytic or interpretative procedures in the area of large-scale educational surveys. The position may also require developing professional relationships as a representative, consultant or advisor to external advisory and policy boards and councils, research organizations, educational institutions and educators.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A SENIOR-LEVEL POSITION
A Ph.D. or equivalent in statistics, psychometrics, survey statistics, educational measurement, mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field with at least six years of experience in an applied measurement or statistical analysis environment is required. This position requires initiative, creativity, advanced research skills and technical expertise to generate and contribute to new research methodology and analytic or interpretative procedures in the area of large-scale, educational surveys. Senior-level staff engage in novel foundational and applied research and methods and provide operational and strategic technical guidance on the use of current and emerging technology, innovations and research; develop professional relationships as a representative, consultant or advisor to external advisory and policy boards and councils, research organizations, educational institutions and educators.
About ETS
ETS is the world’s premier educational measurement institution, headquartered in Princeton, NJ. The ETS Research Institute is dedicated to advancing the science of assessment and supporting educational excellence for diverse communities.
ETS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Women and Minorities, protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. ETS is a Drug-free workplace.
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. Â 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. Â At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!
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.
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