Ascend Learning · 2 days ago
Intern - Research & Applied Psychometrics
United States
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerAscend Learning is a leading healthcare and learning technology company dedicated to improving lives through purpose-driven work. They are seeking Research & Applied Psychometrics interns for the summer of 2026 to work on operational testing products and gain hands-on experience in research, psychometrics, and AI solutions.
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Hiring Manager
Kimberly Holton
Responsibilities
Conduct research and psychometric work on operational testing products designed for the allied health, nursing, and fitness industries
Gain operational work experience and conduct a research project in areas such as exam design and development, exam security and forensic analysis, job task analysis/exam blueprint design, standard setting, implementation of AI and machine learning models in product development, and efficacy research
Qualification
Required
Current enrollment in a relevant doctoral program such as educational measurement, psychometrics, quantitative psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, statistics, experimental psychology, or computer science/machine learning
Completion of at least 2 years of coursework toward the doctoral program prior to the start of the internship
Proficiency in SAS, R, Python or WINSTEPS is recommended
Excellent presentation, organizational, time management skills with attention to details and deadlines
Ability to compose research proposals for submission to peer-reviewed conferences under supervision
Ability to work remotely, but effectively as a member of a team
Benefits
Flexible and generous paid time off
Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) employer matching program
Parental leave
Wellness resources
Charitable matching program
On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
Community outreach groups
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Ascend Learning
At Ascend develop industry-leading online learning tools that help people enter, sustain and succeed in their careers.
Founded in 2010
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-04-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Greg Sebasky
Chief Executive Officer
Lissy Hu
Chief Executive Officer
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