R&D Specialist in Test Development for Grade 1

About the FHSE

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) at the University of Luxembourg brings together expertise from the humanities, linguistics, cognitive sciences, social and educational sciences. 
People from across 20 disciplines are working within the Faculty. Along with the disciplinary approach a very ambitious interdisciplinary research culture has been developed. The faculty's research and teaching focuses on social, economic, political and educational issues with the common goal of contributing to an inclusive, open and resourceful society.

Your role

Are you passionate about educational assessment and eager to contribute to the development of innovative, large-scale testing in a multilingual environment? Join our team at LUCET and take a leading role in the design and development of state-of-the-art, standardized achievement tests in mathematics for Grade 1 in the frame of the Luxembourgish School Monitoring Programme - Épreuves Standardisées (ÉpStan).

At LUCET, you will work in a collaborative and research-driven environment, contributing to meaningful advancements in educational assessment. You will be part of a motivated team dedicated to improving educational outcomes through high-quality, multilingual testing.

The following general research tasks are included in the responsibilities of the research and development specialist:

• Develop and enhance ÉpStan mathematics competency tests for Grade 1, ensuring their validity, reliability, and fairness across multiple languages
• Contribute to and support the development of new and innovative psychometric measures within ÉpStan
• Support the coordination, quality assurance, and logistics of large-scale assessments
• Conduct statistical analyses on data related to mathematics achievement testing
• Present research findings to colleagues and external stakeholders
• Engage in ongoing and future research projects related to ÉpStan and other initiatives within LUCET
• Contribute to scientific articles, reports, and presentations, as well as LUCET's public outreach activities
• Perform any other tasks relevant to the role. 

For further inquiries please contact Dr. Rachel Wollschläger:

• Email:
• Phone: (+352) 46 66 44 - 9378

Your profile

• A Master's degree (or higher) in psychology, social sciences, mathematics, or a related field
• Proven expertise in test development and in-depth knowledge of achievement testing
• Profound knowledge of the Luxembourg school system
• Experience in coordinating and moderating teams
• An independent, conscientious approach to work while maintaining strong collaboration within existing working groups
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent oral and written proficiency in Luxembourgish, English, and either French or German; knowledge of all four languages is a significant asset
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team environment

We offer

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Planned Start Date: 15.07.2025
• Location: Campus Belval
• Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher
• Job Reference: UOL07319

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 40952 (full time).