Senior NLP Scientist

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Office of Research Strategy (ORS) at NBME® is currently recruiting a Senior NLP Scientist to contribute to groundbreaking assessments in the healthcare domain. In this role, you will help advance the development of state-of-the-art assessments by leveraging Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning (ML), and data science to solve challenges in educational testing and evaluation. Projects will range from automated scoring systems and AI-driven question generation to the analysis of process data, immersive simulations, and interactive educational tools. This position also fosters applied research collaborations that integrate psychometrics, data science, and measurement science, all aimed at improving the credentialing of healthcare professionals.

As a Senior NLP Scientist, you will bring your expertise in both research and technical development to contribute to the creation of cutting-edge educational technologies and help guide innovative research programs within NBME. This role is ideal for individuals eager to contribute to impactful research within a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on the future of medical assessments.

This role has been designated as primarily remote which means it generally does not require onsite work more than an average of 4 times a quarter and may require additional prescheduled onsite work. Options to work in-person in Philadelphia or hybrid are also available.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

At NBME, we continue to innovate and improve how we fulfill the evolving needs of the health care community. This commitment starts with the people at NBME. By recruiting and empowering talented individuals from various disciplines and backgrounds, which includes professionals with diverse life experiences, abilities, and perspectives, NBME can take a well-informed, robust approach to advancing medical education and assessment for years to come. We also continue to focus on ensuring that our DEI work is impactful and ingrained in everything we do, including with our staff, workplace culture, products and services, the Philadelphia community, and the broader medical education landscape.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Spearhead research initiatives that align with NBME's broader mission, focusing on cutting-edge assessments using NLP, ML, and data-driven methodologies.
• Lead the development and testing of new products and research prototypes, transforming conceptual models into real-world applications.
• Serve as an NLP and ML expert, guiding cross-disciplinary collaboration between data scientists, psychometricians, engineers, product developers, and external partners.
• Actively contribute to scientific discourse through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at premier conferences such as ACL, EMNLP, and NAACL.
• Mentor junior researchers, providing direction on research strategies, technical skills, and career development.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Abilities

• A strong academic or industry background, with 5 years of experience in NLP, machine learning, data science, or computer science.
• Proven proficiency in Python or equivalent programming languages used for NLP and ML research.
• Demonstrated experience in driving research from initial concept to deployment of operational applications, particularly in areas involving automated scoring or content generation.
• Strong track record of research contributions, including peer-reviewed publications in prestigious NLP or ML journals and conferences.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across different professional disciplines.

Education

• PhD in Natural Language Processing, Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, Clinical Informatics, or a closely related field is required.

About NBME:

NBME offers a versatile selection of high-quality assessments and educational services for students, professionals, educators, regulators, and institutions dedicated to the evolving needs of medical education and health care. To ensure our assessments meet the highest standards of quality, stay relevant and align to the current curriculum in medical schools and training programs, we rely on a wide network of collaborators. These include the volunteers who help develop our exam questions, the committees and panels who represent various groups within the medical education community, external researchers, and health profession organizations.

We are committed to meeting the needs of educators and learners globally with assessment products and expert services such as NBME® Subject Examinations, Customized Assessment Services, Self-Assessments, the International Foundations of Medicine® Program and Item Writing Workshops. Together with the Federation of State Medical Boards, NBME develops and manages the United States Medical Licensing Examination®, which measures the ability to apply knowledge and skills that form the basis of safe and effective patient care. Our Competency-based Assessment unit is focused on new methods as well as the optimization of assessment in the workplace and education.

As a result of leadership in ongoing research, innovative measurement practices and the exploration of forward-thinking assessment modalities and improvements, NBME advances assessment science. Our grant and funding opportunities further support this dedication to medical education and assessment science. We help develop the next generation of assessment professionals through our Summer Psychometric Internship Program. Through the Stemmler Fund, Strategic Educators Enhancement Fund and Latin America Grants Program, researchers and educators can continue to improve the assessment of health care professionals around the world.

NBME views diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as foundational and enduring to our strategy and vision. We continue to focus on ensuring that our DEI work is impactful and ingrained in everything we do, including with our staff, culture, products and services, the Philadelphia community and the broader medical education landscape. Our commitment manifests in our hiring and staff development, recruitment for committees, grants programs, design and review of our assessments, and involvement in our local and national communities.

Learn more about NBME at NBME.org.

The NBME offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a rewarding work environment. Excellent Benefits include Healthcare, Dental, Prescription, and Vision plans, 401(k) w/match, Tuition Reimbursement Plan, Commuter Benefit: Public Transit or Parking options. Remote Friendly Workplace.

Compensation we are offering for this position ranges $158,560 - $198,200/year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

NBME is an equal opportunity employer as defined by the EEOC.

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Salary : $158,560 - $198,200