This position is central to the missionaries' role to 'Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.' The Research and Evaluation team seeks a PhDlevel Research Intern to support the initial phases of a largescale speaking assessment proofofconcept project. The intern will contribute to earlystage assessment development activities, including construct refinement, rubric finalization, task review, and preparation for pilot testing. The intern will work closely with senior research staff and receive ongoing guidance throughout the term.
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
Educational Measurement / Psychometrics
Assessment design principles
Validity and reliability concepts
Assessment Design and Construct Work
Validity and Reliability Planning
Research Support and Documentation
Support cognitive labbing activities (e.g., administering protocols, documenting participant feedback, summarizing findings)