Assessment Research Scientist III
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Assessment Research Scientist IIIJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in psychology educational measurement or related field.Experience designing and validating assessment instruments such as surveys and performance-based assessments
Experience conducting advanced statistical analyses and managing complex datasets using software such as SPSS R SAS or similar programs.
Experience producing written scholarly or technical outputs such as publications reports or grant materials.
Experience collaborating with faculty or academic programs on research design assessment or program evaluation.
Job Description:
Summary
Are you passionate about improving education through thoughtful assessment meaningful data interpretation and clear communication The Research Scientist III plays a key role within the Office of Curricular Assessment and Teaching Support(OCATS) focusing on instrument design data collection and analysis reporting and publication and programmatic assessment leadership. We arelooking for someone who enjoys designing highquality assessment tools managing data systems safeguarding data integrity and partnering with faculty and stakeholders to enhance student learning clinical competency and program effectiveness across the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Ideal Candidate:
You enjoy turning complex information into clear actionable insights. You are comfortable analyzingassessment results explaining what they mean and advising faculty on next steps. You design effective instruments including performancebased assessments maintain reliable data systems with strong integrity and communicate in ways that help others quickly understand what the data is saying.
In this role you will:
Design refine and implement assessment instrumentsincluding surveys performancebased assessments OSCE stations and case simulations to support course program and curriculumlevel needs.
Administer and coordinate assessment processesby gathering information through surveys interviews focus groups performance assessments and course or rotation evaluations.
Manage data systems and maintain strong data integrity practicesso that information is accurate wellorganized securely maintained and ready for use in curriculum review and decision-making.
Conduct Advanced statistical analysesto identify key patterns trends and areas for improvement and translate these findings into insights that support faculty administrators and college leadership.
Prepare and communicate assessment findingsthrough clear summaries reports and visualizations that help stakeholders understand program strengths and opportunities for refinement.
Support programmatic assessment activities across academic and clinical learningand maintain documentation that contributes to accreditation and curriculum review processes.
Collaborate with faculty clinical instructors students alumni employers and external partnersto gather input provide guidance and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Additional Job Details:
Fulltime in person role
Location: Ames Iowa
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00AM 5:00PM
The Office of Curricular Assessment and Teaching Success (OCATS) supports the College of Veterinary Medicine by developing highquality assessment instruments maintaining dependable data systems interpreting information that informs decisionmaking and supporting evidencebased curriculum improvement. OCATS collaborates with faculty clinical instructors students alumni employers and national organizations to ensure graduates are fully prepared for entry into the veterinary profession. The office values collaboration innovation data stewardship and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
Example of Duties
Develops designs and conducts one or more complex research projects of high complexity reviews progress and evaluates results.
Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality identifies potential problems recommends and implements solutions and collaborates in the development of new techniques.
Acts as a co-author and may act as a principal investigator.
Recommends program direction.
Trains users in equipment operation and laboratory techniques explains and demonstrates technology and equipment capabilities operations limitations and outcomes.
Coordinates data collection and screening and verifies the data.
Conducts analysis of data interprets and implements research methodology based on outcome of analysis.
May supervise a small work group.
Level Guidelines
Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISUs mission and department or work unit goals
Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
Responds to complicated inquiries provides training and provides direction to lower-level staff
May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e. leads a small work team)
May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS810Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration applications should be received by March 10th 2026.
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
February 24 2026Posting Close Date:
March 19 2026Job Requisition Number:
R18666Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Machine Learning
- Python
- AI
- Bioinformatics
- C/C++
- R
- Biochemistry
- Research Experience
- Natural Language Processing
- Deep Learning
- Molecular Biology
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