Researcher in Language Testing and Project Management

The Department of Swedish and Multilingualism is one of the largest departments within the Faculty of Humanities at Stockholm University, with approximately 140 employees and over 5000 students each academic year.

The Department of Swedish and Multilingualism conducts research and education in Swedish and Nordic languages, Swedish as a second language, bilingualism, as well as interpreting and translation studies. A significant part of the mission also involves teaching Swedish to international students and academics at the Department of Swedish as a Foreign Language, where high-stakes tests in Swedish are also constructed.

More information about us can be found at: https://www.su.se/enheter/institutionen-for-svenska-och-flersprakighet (https://www.su.se/enheter/institutionen-for-svenska-och-flersprakighet).

Project Description

The researcher will act as project leader and coordinator within Stockholm University's mission to develop language tests in Swedish for citizenship, in accordance with Stockholm University's https://www.uhr.se/om-uhr/nyheter/2025-nyheter/universitets--och-hogskoleradet-uhr-har-fatt-i-uppdrag-att-genomfora-en-forstudie-om-medborgarskapsprov/ (https://www.uhr.se/om-uhr/nyheter/2025-nyheter/universitets--och-hogskoleradet-uhr-har-fatt-i-uppdrag-att-genomfora-en-forstudie-om-medborgarskapsprov/).

Job Responsibilities

A central task is to be responsible for leading the work on developing a language test in Swedish and coordinating the work with other universities and authorities. Contributing to the scientific anchoring and development of the construction work is also an important task, as well as conducting research in the field of test construction. Practical work with test construction may be included.

Eligibility Requirements

A researcher is primarily employed for research and must have obtained a doctoral degree or have a foreign degree that is deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree.

Assessment Criteria

In the appointment process, special emphasis will be placed on scientific competence in the relevant field for the position, as well as the extent of experience in project management and coordination.

For the position, documented experience in project management and leading groups, as well as coordination work within a university or between universities and/or authorities, is required.

Another requirement is documented theoretical knowledge of and/or documented practical experience in the construction of large-scale tests.

For the position, documented good ability to communicate in Swedish, both orally and in writing, is required.

The researcher must have obtained a doctoral degree (or have a foreign degree that is deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree) in Swedish as a second language, Swedish, Nordic languages, or another subject relevant to test construction or assessment theory, by the time the employment begins.

Meritorious Qualifications:

• Education in test construction and assessment,
• Education in language learning and language development.
• Experience in development work within the language assessment field,
• Experience with large-scale tests,
• Experience in developing language tests from scratch,
• Familiarity with the CEFR scale,
• Experience in assessing and testing second language skills (reading, listening, speaking, and writing),
• Experience in teaching Swedish as a second language, Swedish as a foreign language, multilingualism, and/or test construction and assessment.

Additionally, documented good collaborative skills and administrative experience will be particularly considered, as well as the ability to collaborate with the surrounding community through information, research, and development work.

Eligibility and qualifications must be documented in a way that allows for the assessment of quality and scope in both the scientific activities and other competencies.

About the Employment

The position is for 50-100% for 1-2 persons and is permanent with a six-month probationary period. Start date as soon as possible, by agreement.

We Offer

With us, you will experience the dynamics of the interplay between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and receive favorable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good connections to the city.

Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination and providing equal rights and opportunities for all.

Contact

Inquiries about the position can be made to the head of department, Karolina Wirdenäs, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Application

You apply for the position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV, as well as the requested documents in the application form. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete and that it reaches the university by the application deadline.

Instructions for applicants can be found on the website: https://www.su.se/om-universitetet/jobba-på-su/att-söka-en-anställning (https://www.su.se/om-universitetet/jobba-p%C3%A5-su/att-s%C3%B6ka-en-anst%C3%A4llning).

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