Pearson is offering an 8-week internship in the summer of 2025 for two doctoral students with outstanding psychometric skills who wish to gain experience in large-scale educational assessment. The internship will include hands-on experience working with operational K–12 assessments. Specific activities may include various aspects of assessment development, item analysis, standard setting, and technical reporting. 

DATES: The 8-week internship will take place in the June-August timeframe. There is flexibility within the 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 2024.  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/. Type (1800102) in the keyword search box to access the posting. 

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 28, 2025. Internship awards will be announced by March 28, 2025.