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Boston College · 2 days ago

Senior Research Specialist, Automated Scoring

Chestnut Hill, MA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Scaling up automated scoring (AS) of open responses

Scaling up machine translation (MT) and implementation of multiple translations

Develop workflows for operational implementation of MT and AS

Perform unit tests and validity checks of the developed workflows

Examine fine-tune capabilities of open source LLMs for AS and MT applications

Qualification

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Quantitative SkillsAutomated ScoringDeep LearningNLP MethodologiesData AnalysisStatistical ProgrammingLarge-Scale Data AnalysisSurvey Data AnalysisStatistical ToolsR ProgrammingPython ProgrammingMethodological SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailPerseveranceComplex Data AnalysisRPythonInternational Meeting Travel

Required

Master's + 4 years of experience

Strong quantitative skills and experience in automated scoring, deep learning and NLP methodologies, complex data analysis, modeling, and statistical programming targeting analyses of large-scale assessment and/or survey data

Experience with relevant statistical programming and analysis tools. Experience in either R or Python, and the ability to work with both is desired.

Willingness to pick up new methodological skills and learn new tools as required by current and future responsibilities is required.

Ability to persevere, maintain focus in reviewing technical material, pay close attention to detail under tight deadlines

Preferred

Experience in automated scoring, deep learning, and NLP methodologies

Experience in complex data analysis, modeling, and statistical programming targeting analyses of large-scale assessment and/or survey data

Experience with both R and Python

Possible travel to one international meeting

Benefits

Tuition remission for Employees

Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements

Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Low-Cost Life Insurance

Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays Annually

Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

Company

Boston College

Glassdoor

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Boston College is a private Jesuit Catholic research university located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

Founded in 1863

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

http://www.bc.edu/

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