Lead Psychometric Data Scientist

Social network you want to login/join with:

Lead Psychometric Data Scientist, Hope Valley

Client:

Kaplan International Languages

Location:

Hope Valley, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

45036969c290

Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

Job Description:

Lead Psychometric Data Scientist

Reference number: JR245370

Location: Remote, United Kingdom or Europe

Working pattern: Part Time, up to 26.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

We are looking for a Lead Psychometric Data Scientist to join our team.

We seek an experienced psychometrician to join our online English language testing team. The role involves combining strong psychometric and data science expertise with technical programming skills to maintain and improve our adaptive testing platform. This position bridges psychometric analysis and technical implementation, working closely with IT teams to enhance our assessment system. Additionally, you will lead AI innovation initiatives to improve test delivery, scoring, and adaptation using machine learning and AI technologies.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently working as a Data Scientist who aims to expand their skills and advance their career with an industry leader.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Master’s or higher degree (or working towards) in applied mathematics, psychometrics, data science, educational measurement, statistics, or a related field.
• Significant experience and high-level technical skills in analyzing and quality monitoring high-stakes CAT assessments (preferably English language assessments).
• Practical knowledge of Item Response Theory (IRT), including test construction, score scaling, score equating, adaptive testing, and DIF.
• Technical knowledge of parameter estimation methods used in IRT (ML, EM-algorithm, MCMC).
• Ability to work with adaptive algorithms and automated response scoring in educational tests.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL programming languages.
• Excellent knowledge of psychometric software and packages.
• Experience applying advanced statistical models and Machine Learning tools for inference and prediction.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

What we do

Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers flexible study options for international students, including university preparation programs and full degree courses across the UK, Australia, USA, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. We partner with leading universities and focus on student recruitment, teaching excellence, and customer service, welcoming students from over 100 countries annually.

In the UK,

we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with top universities and an off-campus college in London, providing pathways to leading UK universities.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary, hybrid/home working options, and career progression opportunities, our benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave
• Discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
• 24/7 confidential helpline and support services
• Company pension contributions
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental, and paternity pay