Sacramento, CA Remote
2022-01-22

Psychometric Summer Internship

3.7

DATES: The 8-week internship will take place in the June-August timeframe. There is flexibility in which 8-week block, but interns should be prepared to commit to the complete 8-week term in a full-time capacity.

LOCATION: Virtual

INTERNSHIP GOALS: Interns will have the opportunity to work closely with a team of Pearson research scientists to: 1) Gain applied experience on many of the tasks involved in supporting an operational K–12 assessment contract; 2) Enhance understanding of ways to collaborate and communicate about educational measurement.

AWARD: The award includes a $9,000 stipend.

QUALIFICATIONS: Interns should be currently enrolled in a doctoral program in educational measurement, educational statistics, educational psychology, or a similar program. At least two years of doctoral-level coursework must be completed prior to the summer of 2022. Interns should have strong written and verbal communication skills. Pearson summer interns may not participate in other summer internship or externship programs concurrently.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All candidates must apply online at: https://pearson.jobs/. In addition to the online application, each candidate must submit a curriculum vita, copy of graduate school transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose describing his or her interest in the internship. All application materials must be received by February 25, 2022. Internship awards will be announced by March 25, 2022.

Job: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 2494