Ethics Research Scientist - London, United Kingdom - Accenture (Uk) Limited

Description

Grounded in the rigor of the behavioural sciences and practical realities of commercial and organizational demands.

Our consultants have varied professional backgrounds, advanced degrees and industry credentials in psychology, organizational behaviour, management, adult learning, and related fields, including education, social work, counselling, and more.

We see Leadership Analytics as one of the key driving forces that powers strategic decisions and change within organizations and fundamental to how we consult with our clients.

Over the past three years, we have made significant advancements in leadership analytics.

With the growth of AI and Machine Learning, there is significant scope to bring greater scale, precision, and pace to our analytical services.

The Research Scientist role reports into the Senior Research Scientist as part of the Digital and Data Solutions Team within Leadership & Culture (L&C).

In this role, the research scientist will be supporting the development and analytics of L&Cs psychometric data measurement portfolio. They will aid the research and design of L&Cs proprietary psychometric measurements and insight frameworks.

They will furthermore support the creation of collateral and publications showcasing the unique insights L&C is able to generate from its models, measurements, and data.

We are recruiting for a Research Scientist based in the UK. Involved in the research, development process, and analytics of our core set of psychometric measurement tools.
Involved in the design and implementation of data capture processes, including the development of scoring algorithms.
Writing and reviewing of technical documentation.
Involved in completing research and analysis to ensure full adherence to test development principles.

Involved in the research program to ensure we are constantly evolving our thinking and contributing new thinking to the field and to our clients.

Theoretical research around the concepts covered by L&C measurements and data analytics.

Collaborating with Product Managers and Implementation Specialists in Digital and Data Solutions team to design, deliver and maintain our tools.

Reflective of our entrepreneurial and flexible ways of working, we will be thoughtful of ways to flex the specifics of the role for the right candidate.

An interest and working knowledge in occupational psychology, talent management and / or assessment.
A degree in fields such as I-O Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Neuro Psychology, Statistics.
Understanding of how psychometric assessments are used in a commercial context.
Analytical skills using software such as R, MPlus, and SPSS.
Accurate with strong attention to detail and robust data management.
Strong IT literacy including advanced Excel, and confidence in working with digital solutions.
High levels of organisation, prioritisation, and planning skills in managing multiple work streams.

Travel:
This is a flexible role with a mix of home & office working days.

Preference would be for the Research Scientist to be available for one or two days a week working in person in the London office, where commuting allows.