Lead NLP Researcher and Innovation Specialist

4 days ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States NBME Full time
Job Opportunity at NBME

The Office of Research Strategy (ORS) at NBME is currently recruiting a Senior NLP Scientist to contribute to groundbreaking assessments in the healthcare domain. In this role, you will help advance the development of state-of-the-art assessments by leveraging Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning (ML), and data science to solve challenges in educational testing and evaluation.

This position fosters applied research collaborations that integrate psychometrics, data science, and measurement science, all aimed at improving the credentialing of healthcare professionals.

As a Senior NLP Scientist, you will bring your expertise in both research and technical development to contribute to the creation of cutting-edge educational technologies and help guide innovative research programs within NBME.

This role is ideal for individuals eager to contribute to impactful research within a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on the future of medical assessments.

We are a remote-friendly workplace with options to work in-person in Philadelphia or hybrid.

About the Role
  • Spearhead research initiatives that align with NBME's broader mission, focusing on cutting-edge assessments using NLP, ML, and data-driven methodologies.
  • Lead the development and testing of new products and research prototypes, transforming conceptual models into real-world applications.
  • Serve as an NLP and ML expert, guiding cross-disciplinary collaboration between data scientists, psychometricians, engineers, product developers, and external partners.
  • Actively contribute to scientific discourse through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at premier conferences such as ACL, EMNLP, and NAACL.
  • Mentor junior researchers, providing direction on research strategies, technical skills, and career development.
Requirements
  • A strong academic or industry background, with 5+ years of experience in NLP, machine learning, data science, or computer science.
  • Proven proficiency in Python or equivalent programming languages used for NLP and ML research.
  • Demonstrated experience in driving research from initial concept to deployment of operational applications, particularly in areas involving automated scoring or content generation.
  • Strong track record of research contributions, including peer-reviewed publications in prestigious NLP or ML journals and conferences.
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across different professional disciplines.
What We Offer

NBME offers a competitive salary range of $158,560 - $198,200/year, excellent benefits, and a rewarding work environment.

Our benefits package includes healthcare, dental, prescription, and vision plans, 401(k) w/match, tuition reimbursement plan, commuter benefit: public transit or parking options.



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