Full-Time Quantitative Research Assistant

Quantitative Research Assistant (QRA) works with CAL’s psychometrics and quantitative research team to provide support in research and project activities related to the ACCESS for ELLs assessment and other language proficiency assessments.

Essential Duties:

• Data cleaning
• Creating SPSS syntax and R scripts to clean and manipulate data sets
• Working with large data files and understanding data transfer procedures
• Descriptive statistical analysis in Excel, SPSS, Python, and R
• Implementing quality assurance procedures
• Checking analysis and understanding data sets
• Preparing technical reports

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with at least four (4) years of quantitative experience; or Master’s degree (MA/MS) with strong quantitative background
• Experience working with SPSS, Excel, and R in a professional position or extended research project
• Experience with large quantitative data sets
• Experience with quality control and documenting workflow
• Experience working with a quantitative research team
• Experience with educational assessment, language assessment, and/or online adaptive assessment
• Experience with SPSS syntax

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced SPSS skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Advanced R skills
• Ability to complete projects independently
• Strong attention to detail

Compensation: Starting at $59,500 annually.

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