Research Officer (Quantitative

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ACER is an independent, not-for-profit educational research and development organisation focused on creating and promoting research-based knowledge, products and services that can be used to improve learning across the life span.

The Research Officer 1 (RO1) is responsible for providing support to projects within a research program under the direction of the relevant Project Director(s) or Project Manager(s) and working in collaboration with other project team stakeholders.

ACER International UK (ACER UK) is part of the ACER Group of companies and provides expert advice and services in assessment and learning to a number of government and non-government organisations in the UK and internationally. Current clients include the Standards and Testing Agency (STA), the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the World Bank and national governments in Africa under a grant agreement with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

ACER is regarded as one of the world’s leading expert organisations in assessment and promoting innovation in learning for all ages.

The Research Officer (Quantitative) is responsible for supporting the design, delivery and analysis of quantitative research, assessment and evaluation projects. Working under the direction of Project Directors, Research Fellows and Project Managers, the role provides analytical expertise across a diverse portfolio of education, assessment and international development projects.

The position contributes to the delivery of high-quality research outcomes through quantitative data management, statistical analysis, reporting and the interpretation of findings. The role works collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders to support evidence-based decision-making and high-quality client outcomes.

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Candidates must be based in the UK and hold valid working rights to work in the United Kingdom.

The Research Officer (Quantitative) is part of ACER UK's research team and provides quantitative analysis capability across a broad range of national and international projects.

The role supports work associated with education research, assessment, learning measurement, evaluation and international development programs. This includes supporting projects funded by governments, international agencies and development partners, as well as large-scale assessment and trialling activities. The position contributes specialist analytical expertise to project teams and supports the delivery of quantitative analysis, reporting and evidence generation across the organisation. The role also supports ACER's ability to pursue new business opportunities by strengthening internal quantitative research capability and reducing reliance on external resources.

• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver research and project outcomes to agreed objectives, timelines and quality standards.
• Undertake quantitative data management, analysis and interpretation across a range of research, assessment and evaluation projects.
• Support the design and implementation of quantitative research methodologies, surveys and assessment activities.
• Prepare reports, data outputs, visualisations and other project deliverables for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the development and quality assurance of research instruments, assessment materials and analytical outputs.
• Support proposal development, tender submissions and business development activities through methodological and analytical input.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and support projects across ACER programs as required.

• Proactively work towards achieving individual, team and organisational objectives while demonstrating ACER’s leadership behaviours:
  • Developing Self – involves self-management, self-reflection and self-improvement
  • Embracing Change – being open to change and leading change when appropriate
  • Pursuing Excellence – ongoing search for new and better ways of working
  • Setting Directions – strategic thinking and planning for the future
  • Su…