ACT
Summer 2025 - Validity and Efficacy Research Internship - PhD Students
NewPay$23.00 / hour
LocationRemote
Employment typeOther
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Job Description
- Req#: 2604
Employer Industry: Educational Assessment and Research
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary of $23.00 per hour
- Flexible internship duration for the right candidate
- Remote work opportunity
- Gain valuable experience in educational research and statistical analysis
- Work with a diverse team dedicated to equity in education
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful research on COVID-19's effects on education
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Program in R and potentially in SAS for statistical analysis
- Conduct statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics and difference-in-differences (DiD) design
- Review literature related to the study topic
- Participate in regular meetings with supervisors
- Write reports and deliver presentations on research findings
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Required programming skills in R
- Suggested programming skills in SAS (Base & Stat)
- Experience or coursework in statistical analysis
- Ability to conduct literature reviews
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Background in educational research or psychometrics
- Familiarity with statistical software beyond R and SAS
- Experience with presentations and report writing in a research context
- Knowledge of the impact of COVID-19 on education
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