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National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) · 1 month ago

Exams Internship - Psychometric and Computer Science

Chicago, IL, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$10K/yr - $10K/yr

Start in 2026 Summer

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is offering summer internship positions in Psychometrics and Computer Science/Machine Learning. Interns will engage in research projects related to computer-adaptive tests, gaining practical experience and collaborating with professionals in the field.

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Responsibilities

Engage in meaningful research projects that contribute to large-scale international computer-adaptive tests (CAT)

Gain hands-on experience with operational workflows while developing a deep understanding of the practical considerations necessary when bridging research with impactful outcomes

Select a research topic that aligns with their interests and the organization's needs

Present to the examinations team, along with the development of a conference submission proposal and/or a research paper for publication

Qualification

PythonRMachine LearningData AnalysisNatural Language ProcessingStatistical AnalysisTest DevelopmentResearch SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Applicants would be advanced graduate students, particularly those in the later stages of their studies in educational measurement, statistics, computer science, cognitive science, or related fields

Graduate students who have completed at least two years of doctoral-level coursework in educational measurement, statistics, computer science, or related fields are encouraged to apply

Applicants should possess a fundamental understanding of both classical test theory and item response theory

All applicants should be familiar with either Python or R

Graduate students currently enrolled in Masters or Doctoral programs in measurement, statistics, computer science, cognitive science, or related fields are invited to apply

Applicants should possess a fundamental understanding of advanced statistics and have prior experience with analyzing data with various machine learning techniques

All applicants should be familiar with either Python or R

A completed application

A statement of interest that outlines your area of interest and experience

A current curriculum vitae

An unofficial transcript or relevant certifications that indicate your prior coursework or skills

Preferred

We encourage applicants to submit a writing sample (e.g., conference paper, manuscript, etc.) or a link to a git repository of any previous project

Benefits

$3,000 relocation/housing allowance

Company

National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

The purpose of NCSBN is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing.

Founded in 1978

Chicago, Illinois, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.ncsbn.org

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