Summer Internship at Center for Applied Linguistics
As part of its annual summer internship program, the Center for Applied Linguistics is looking for highly qualified graduate students interested in measurement and assessment issues related to language. The interns will work closely with the Psychometrics/Research team on projects that provide hands-on experience in applying measurement techniques to real-world language assessment issues, and specifically issues in linking assessments. Advanced graduate students may also be able to conduct their own research using CAL data. Interns will be paid a stipend of $5000.
The dates for the summer internship are flexible, but should fall between June 1 and August 31, 2012. To apply, submit the following information to the above address ATTN: Intern, LTD/Psych/Research or via e-mail to David MacGregor (dmacgregor@cal.org):
- Detailed resume and cover letter explaining your interest in this position
- List of relevant courses taken (an official transcript is not necessary)
- Dates of availability
Deadline for submission for this position: March 8, 2012
Final decisions for the summer intern program will be made by April 2, 2012. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated interest in applying quantitative skills to language-related issues. For further information on all internship programs at CAL, visit http://www.cal.org/about/internships.html. For questions regarding the Psychometrics/Research internship only, contact David MacGregor (dmacgregor@cal.org). For questions regarding other internships, contact Phyllis Pointer-Tate (ptate@cal.org).
