Senior Research Scientist

at  Pearson

The Senior Research Scientist position described here is part of the Pearson Psychometric and Research Services group, which is part of the US School Assessment group and larger Assessment and Qualifications team. Pearson research scientists provide the full range of psychometric support to state and national customers, develop innovative techniques and processes, and conduct cutting-edge research studies.
The education, experience, and responsibilities associated with this position include:

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Doctoral degree in educational measurement or a related field from a nationally recognized institution of higher education
• AND at least three years of relevant job experience, preferably with the complete range of psychometric issues that are faced with operational assessment programs or significant grant-funded research projects

KNOWLEDGE OF EDUCATIONAL TRENDS

• Identifies implications of relevant national and state trends in education for operational assessment programs or research projects and clients
• Proposes measurement plans and provides client advice based on these implications as appropriate
• Upholds the principles defined by the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing

COMMUNICATION SKILLS, TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS, AND CLIENT CONTACT

• Demonstrates communication skills, (oral, written, and business), necessary to function effectively in a leadership role with internal and external clients
• Communicates about and provides guidance on state and national educational issues
• Effectively tailors technical presentations to different audiences (e.g., client groups or technical advisory committees)
• Provides guidance for similar presentations made by other research scientists
• Makes presentations at national conferences
• Submits manuscripts for publication
• May serve as the primary contact for Psychometric and Research Services (PRS), (e.g., represents PRS in meetings and other communications), for internal and external clients for multiple testing programs or research projects, or for a single large and complex testing program or research project

Please refer the Job description for details