Psychometrician & Researcher – Temporary

Pearson; Missouri; Remote; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational assessment organization is looking for a Psychometrician & Research Intern to support research activities in classroom assessments. The role is part-time and remote, focusing on educational measurement and the application of research for student learning outcomes. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in a related field and have strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Ph.D. program in Educational Measurement or related field is required.
• Familiarity with research methods and statistical software is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and execution of efficacy studies.
• Assist in documenting and analyzing implementation fidelity.
• Collaborate with researchers and psychometricians.
• Contribute to written summaries and project updates.

Skills

Research methods

Data analysis

Statistical software (R, SAS, SPSS)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Current enrollment in a Ph.D. program

Job description

Position

Psychometrician & Research Intern, Classroom Assessment

Position Summary

The Psychometrician & Research Intern will contribute to research activities supporting Pearson’s classroom formative assessment system, Navvy. This internship provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in educational measurement and applied research, with a focus on advancing student learning outcomes through efficacy studies and evaluation of implementation practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and execution of efficacy and evaluation studies, including research aligned with ESSA evidence tiers and What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) standards.

• Assist in documenting and analyzing implementation fidelity, and contribute to refinement of theory of change models.

• Collaborate with researchers, psychometricians, and product teams to maintain research documentation and reporting.

• Contribute to written summaries, presentations, and project updates for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Ph.D. program in Educational Measurement, Psychometrics, Quantitative Psychology, Statistics, or a closely related field.

• Familiarity with research methods and data analysis; experience with statistical software such as R, SAS, or SPSS is a plus.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Interest in efficacy research, educational assessment, and the application of measurement to improve student learning.

Internship Details

This is a part-time, temporary internship with flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments.

Who we are

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world’s lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

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Job: Research, Efficacy, and Psychometrics

Job Family: LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DEVELOPMENT

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: PART_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 21057