LIS Proficiency Assessment Design Lead

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Università di Roma La Sapienza is seeking a researcher to lead the design, validation, and statistical analysis of tools for assessing Italian Sign Language proficiency. The role includes coordinating data collection, ensuring quality control, and applying advanced psychometric methods to evaluate reliability, validity, and item quality.

The successful candidate will develop standardised protocols, technical reports, and actionable recommendations to guarantee fairness and comparability in

Qualifications

• Design and validation of tools for assessment and certification of proficiency in Italian Sign Language (LIS).
• Overseeing data collection and quality-control procedures.
• Applying psychometric methods and advanced statistical models to analyse reliability, validity, and item quality.

Responsibilities

• Define validation design and standardised protocols.
• Produce technical and scientific reports and operational recommendations to ensure fairness and comparability in measurement.

Skills

Linguistics research

Statistical analysis

Psychometrics

Data collection

Job description

Università di Roma La Sapienza is seeking a researcher to lead the design, validation, and statistical analysis of tools for assessing Italian Sign Language proficiency. The role includes coordinating data collection, ensuring quality control, and applying advanced psychometric methods to evaluate reliability, validity, and item quality.

The successful candidate will develop standardised protocols, technical reports, and actionable recommendations to guarantee fairness and comparability in