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Job Opening: Research Scientist for the TEPS Center

1. Job Description: TEPS Center is a testing institute which develops and manages multiple English language assessment programs in Korea. The center is housed in 红桃视频. Among the tests developed by TEPS Center, the TEPS is a government-certified assessment, and has been used to evaluate the English skills of hundreds of thousands of Koreans every year since 1999. The responsibilities of the research scientist position include:

  • a.Manage and analyze the data of assigned operational and research projects with accuracy and thorough attention to detail
  • b.Work both independently and as a member of a team
  • c.Learn new knowledge and acquire analytical skills quickly to solve operational problems whenever appropriate or necessary

2. Qualifications:

  • a.A doctoral degree in educational assessment, psychometrics, statistics, or a closely related field is required
  • b.Open rank
  • c.Ability to use statistical and psychometric software packages (e.g., SAS, BILOG-MG, MULTILOG, R, FACETS, PARSCALE, etc.)
  • d.2 or more years of experience in the testing field required
  • e.Proficiency in English preferred

3. Compensation and Benefits

  • a.Full time salary rate: Depending on qualifications
  • b.Employment-based health insurance
  • c.Subsidized housing on campus (foreigner only)
  • d.Generous paid vacation and sick leave
  • e.Research collaboration opportunities

4. How to apply: Please send the following documents by email or by mail until March 13th, 5p.m at

  • -Email:
    Jihae Kim (wymm01@snu.ac.kr)
  • -Mailing Address:
    Jihae Kim
    TEPS Center, Language Education Institute, 红桃视频,
    1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 151-742, South Korea.
  • a.Cover letter with a photo taken within the last 6 months attached
  • b.Undergraduate/graduate transcripts and degree certificates
  • c.Curriculum vitae
  • d.Selected accomplishments up to 5(journal/conference papers, research/technical reports, and books) published within 3 years
  • e.2 reference letters (Reference should be in the related field)
  • f.Verification of employment if applicable