Research Scientist Expert

3 weeks ago

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Pearson Full time

**About Pearson**

Pearson is a world-leading learning company that helps people make more of their lives through learning. We are committed to transforming education and providing boundless opportunities for learners worldwide.

The Automated Scoring team at Pearson develops machine learning-based models that analyze tens of millions of learner exam responses each year. Our technology is unique and meaningful, providing results quickly on student performance on standardized tests.

We are seeking an Associate Research Scientist to join our team and provide customer-facing support for the administration of Pearson's automated scoring programs. This role will report to and work closely with the Director of Automated Scoring but will also support program managers, machine learning engineers, and various internal stakeholders to ensure the quality and reliability of our automated scoring systems.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide customer-facing support and communications for automated scoring programs, addressing queries, and assisting with the administration of these programs.
  • Support the planning and execution of initiatives aimed at innovating and constantly improving Pearson's automated scoring technologies.
  • Conduct statistical and psychometric analyses associated with automated and human scoring under the Director of Automated Scoring.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to present technical information and research findings.
  • Engage in original research focusing on automated and human scoring, and present/publish in peer-reviewed conferences/journals.
  • Contribute to the development and documentation of technical and operational procedures.
  • Stay informed about national and state trends in education and consider this information when conducting analysis work.
  • Uphold the principles defined by the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.

Qualifications:

  • A doctoral degree in educational measurement, psychometrics, statistics, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with and ability to utilize applied psychometric techniques, including classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling, linking, and standard setting.
  • Experience with software packages and programming languages commonly used in psychometric work (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS, Python, WINSTEPS, IRTPro, PARSCALE, MPLUS).
  • Curious and always learning habits of mind.
  • Strong team-oriented approach to work, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team in a collaborative environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Benefits:

  • This position is remote and offers flexibility in working hours.
  • Willingness to travel as necessary.
  • Annual incentive program eligibility.
  • Comprehensive benefits package offered.

Salary:** $85,000 - $92,000 annually.

About the Role:

This role is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered can be found here. At Pearson, we value the power of an inclusive culture and promote a sense of belonging among employees. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work.

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