Senior Researcher, ELP Assessment and Innovation

Cambium Learning Group

Senior Researcher advancing ELP assessment research for Cambium Learning Group. Oversee research efforts and contribute to ELP assessment design and delivery.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise the ELP team’s research efforts through the application of relevant quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
Contribute to the design and implementation of research that supports the technical quality of CAI's ELP assessments.
Act as a subject matter expert to guide ELP content development directions.
Prepare and present project information to various stakeholder groups, including to a range of audiences at conferences, representing CAI as an industry leader.
Contribute to the authoring and review of research reports, journal articles, or book chapters to purposefully publish and showcase CAI's applied research.
Support the ELP team’s successful operational assessment delivery, and contribute to the design and implementation of new product features.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. or Master's degree in Language Testing, Linguistics, Educational Research, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience in the design, evaluation, and research of large-scale language assessments, with an exceptional preference for expertise in English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessment.
Deep understanding of advanced quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and statistical analysis.
Professional experience in a large-scale assessment organization or an applied research setting.
Proven ability to facilitate meetings and build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams, educators, and external vendors.
Demonstrated history of publishing research (reports, articles, or book chapters) and presenting complex project information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to travel as needed for client meetings and conferences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.

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Hard Skills & Tools

quantitative research methodologiesqualitative research methodologiesstatistical analysislanguage assessments designlanguage assessments evaluationEnglish Language Proficiency assessmentresearch report authoringjournal article authoringbook chapter authoring

Soft Skills

facilitationcollaborative relationship buildingpresentation skillsstakeholder engagementcross-functional teamwork

Certifications

Ph.D. in Language TestingMaster's degree in LinguisticsMaster's degree in Educational Research