Psychometrician at Anglia Ruskin University

About ARU:

We are ranked in the world’s top 350 institutions in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and we are a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. Our research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world-leading. In 2021, we were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our world-leading music therapy work.

About the Role:

The Faculty of Health Education, Medicine and Social Care offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses including doctoral level studies. Our new School of Medicine was established in 2018, and offers a five year undergraduate Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. We also offer a wide range of post graduate short courses and conferences. Our dynamic approach ensures that our students receive a high quality, research informed educational experience. 

We are looking for a new Psychometrician. This post will involve data collection and high level statistical analysis on a range of assessments and activities, preparing reports for committess both internal and external to the faculty and representing the faculty, where required, in governing body reviews. The post holder will also teach on the Undergraduate Medicine and MSc Physician Associate course primarily as well as feeding into other courses as appropriate. You will also be expected to contribute to the supervision of research students and to the Department Research strategy. 

With a degree plus PhD or Professional Doctorate, you will have experience working in Psychometrics and preparing reports and presenting them to an education related panel / board. Experience in course and curriculum design and proven record of research output and publications are desiable.

For informal enquiries, please contact Jo-Anne Johnson, Assessment and Research Lead for School of Medicine Jo-Anne.Johnson@aru.ac.uk

Find out more about working with us.

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including a generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff to share this commitment.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

In accordance with the UK Government’s immigration points-based system, this post does not meet the characteristics of a skilled job including salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. 

Guidance Notes: 

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.