Emerging Researcher: Data Analyst 1

The British Council’s Assessment Research Group (ARG) are recruiting for an Emerging Researcher role, with a specific focus on data analysis in language testing and assessment research.  The role is designed as an entry level position for a person with suitable qualifications and experience in data management and analysis, with the purpose of supporting projects for language assessment and learning within ARG. The role will involve: Contributing to the work of ARG in support of teams across the British Council, including specialised test development teams such as Global Assessments and IELTS.  Contributing to assessment in learning products, and British Council educational reform projects, with a particular focus on data management and analysis in language assessment and learning. Supporting new and existing British Council test products, and projects in the areas of language assessment development and validation. Contributing to the ARG’s thought-leadership role and agenda by co-authoring technical and research reports and publications, and presenting research carried out by the ARG at specialist conferences and other events.   Main accountabilities (but not limited to the following):   Subject/Sector Expertise Works under the supervision of ARG Senior Researcher-Measurement to create and curate data sets required for research and test development projects. Implements efficient data management and analysis plans through writing code and the use of appropriate software tools. Plans analysis procedures on test and research data sets under the supervision of ARG researchers where required in order to investigate and validate the use of technology in assessment. Participates as a co-researcher in data collection and analysis for research projects under the supervision of ARG researchers and, where appropriate, contributes to producing research reports, papers, and presentations on the outcomes of such research projects. Retrieves and manipulates datasets for specific projects or grant-holder requirements.   Carries out literature reviews for specific topics and projects, identifying relevant published resources, and providing summaries of articles and papers for project members. Contributes to building a body of work through research, publication and dissemination which enhances the British Council’s position of international leadership and authority in language assessment and learning, with a particular focus on the use of quantitative data analysis in language assessment and learning.  Relationship and stakeholder management Liaises with internal and external project partners, researchers and editors. Carries out communications with internal and external stakeholders for ARG.  Role specific knowledge and experience: BSc in Applied Linguistics, Psychology, Psychometrics, or similar with practical experience in data analysis or data science projects, OR BSc in Computer Science / Data Science, Applied Statistics or similar Experience planning and carrying out data analysis  Experience using statistical or other programming languages to manipulate large datasets (e.g., R or Python) Experience in data processing and familiarity with different file formats (e.g., CSV, JSON, XML, etc.)  Further Information  Pay Band 7 – salary -£26,934-£30,354 plus London weighting £3,300 Contract Type – Indefinite Contract (IDC unless local law requires differently) Location – Cardiff, London, Manchester, Edinburgh, or Belfast. (The UK only).  Expectations are for people to attend the office twice a week