Junior Statistician - London, United Kingdom - GL Assessment

GL Assessment

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Research and Statistics team at GL Education is looking for an additional Statistician to join the team in a range of exciting assessment and research projects.

The Statistician will be expected to conduct statistical analyses across a range of assessment projects; supporting and advising on internal and external research projects, data collation and modelling.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Conduct statistical analysis of research and assessment data
Contribute towards the design and carrying out of statistical analyses of trials and standardisation projects for current and new assessment and survey products
Support on statistical analysis for Admissions and Customised testing
Conduct psychometric analysis of various assessments we publish
Assist in statistical validation of existing assessments and products.
Provide expert contribution to adhoc analysis services provided to clients such as Multi Academy Trusts, International School groups and Ministries around the world
Quality Assure the work of other statisticians in the team

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

A broad knowledge and understanding of statistical methods and techniques including regression modelling and statistical inference
A willingness to learn Classical Test Theory/Item Response Theory.
Cleaning and preparing data for analysis
Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise own work and work independently to meet deadlines.
Great attention to detail.
Capable user of MS Office (especially Excel).

Desirable:

Knowledge of sampling theory, modelling of dependent data (e.g. hierarchical, longitudinal) and multivariate analysis (e.g. factor analysis).
An understanding of Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theory

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION:

Essential:

Experienced user of R.

Desirable:

Other packages such as SPSS, Winsteps,etc.

This position will be based on Hybrid basis out of our London offices and offers salary between £25,000 - £29,000 p/a depending on experience.

Benefits:

We offer a range of core and flexible benefits including:

Health

BUPA Healthcare, Employee Assistance Programme, Flu Vaccinations, Life Assurance, Income Protection and a whole host of tools to support your wellbeing
Wealth more money in your pocket by saving on Tech purchases, car leases, access to literally 1000's of discounts at retailers, leisure attractions and restaurants plus pension, season ticket loans, childcare assistance and cycle to work options we've all come to expect
Everything else 26 days leave including a day off for your birthday, flexible working arrangements including optional hybrid working; 2/3 days in the office, the rest remote
Plus more so if we've missed something important to you, ask us and we might just have it.