Scientist Ii

Voyager Sopris Learning Inc

Remote, US
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Natural language applications
Automated scoring
Deep learning tools
** Voyager Sopris Learning Inc is seeking a Scientist II to join their remote team focused on machine learning applications for educational assessment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in psychometrics, natural language processing (NLP), or statistics, along with experience in program management and client-facing roles. **

Job Summary

  • As a Scientist II at Cambium Assessment (CAI), you will play an integral part of our machine learning team, which consists of mathematicians, data scientists, psychometricians, linguists, and software engineers.
  • This position will help maintain coherence and consistency across all programs, balancing scientific analysis with program-level coordination to strengthen consistency and scalability across CAI’s automated scoring system.
  • Design and implement studies to obtain, score, model, and analyze results for any of CAI’s current natural language applications, including automated scoring, crisis alert detection, and feedback.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Voyager Sopris Learning Inc is seeking a Scientist II to join their remote team focused on machine learning applications for educational assessment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in psychometrics, natural language processing (NLP), or statistics, along with experience in program management and client-facing roles. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • natural language applications
  • automated scoring
  • deep learning tools
  • program-level coordination
  • scoring risks across programs

Nice-to-have

  • cross-program perspective
  • state-of-the-art deep learning
  • strengthen consistency and scalability

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in psychometrics/measurement, NLP, or statistics or related field; or Master’s degree with equivalent applied experience
  • Demonstrated experience with program management or research–practice partnerships
  • Experience in k-12 assessment highly preferred
  • 2+ years working with teams of software developers, NLP scientists, and/or data scientists
  • Experience in working with client-facing work, including presentations

Work Rights

Must work and reside within the US

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