Psychometrician

Inkblot Analytics is a full-service market research firm specializing in the use of psychographics for better business advantages. So if you're interested in the intersection of psychology and assessment, you've come to the right place.

We are looking for a Full Time Psychometric Specialist to help design, test, refine and publish on various original psychological tests and scales.

This position is 100% remote

The Full Time Psychometrics Specialist is RESPONSIBLE for the following:

Write, review, and edit test items across different psychological constructs
Analyze test items using factor analysis, item response theory and other psychometric analyses
Able to design studies to prove scale/test validity and reliability
Prepare internal and external reports to show scale/test reliability, validity, accuracy, and precision.
Work with our data science team to develop new algorithms for evaluating psychological traits
Create new psychological tests/assessments that go beyond traditional survey-based scales
Advises clients on sound measurement practice

To perform the previously listed responsibilities, the Full Time Market Researcher or Consumer Insights Specialist should have the following skills:

Knowledge of measurement theory, test and survey construction and psychometric analysis of tests (e.g., item difficulty, item discrimination, scale reliability, scale validity, etc.).
Previous experience with advanced topics in psychometrics--scaling, linking, equating, CAT item pool assembly, etc.
Degree in psychometrics, Quantitative Psychology, test assessment and evaluation, or related discipline
Excellent knowledge of statistical packages (R required)
Familiarity with software packages and programming languages commonly used in psychometric work or measurement research (e.g., WINSTEPS, IRTPRO).
Excellent knowledge with at least one online survey platform