R&D Psychometrician – Talent Assessment & AI Tools

Location : India (Remote)

Contract Type : Permanent

Start Date : October 2025

About Central Test

Central Test is an international publisher of predictive talent assessment solutions, trusted by over 4,000 clients in 80+ countries.

We develop innovative and scientifically validated tools that help organisations attract, develop, and retain talent.

Our multicultural team of 80+ employees works across 5 global locations, driven by a shared passion for people-centric and tech-driven solutions.

Role Overview

We are looking for an AI & Psychometrics Specialist to join our R&D and Consulting department.

This hybrid role combines AI-driven innovation with psychometric expertise to design and improve our assessment tools, while supporting our consulting projects for clients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

AI Implementation in R&D :

Design and integrate AI-based programs using generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to optimise psychometric processes, data analysis, and test development.

Use AI-powered translation tools to quickly and accurately translate tests into multiple languages, and collaborate in reviewing translations and accurately maintaining the translation database.

Build and maintain AI-driven personalised programs that generate tailored feedback for assessments.

Collaborate with Data Science team to evaluate and fine-tune AI models to ensure accuracy, fairness, and alignment with psychometric standards.

Partner with consultants and consulting teams to support the development of AI-supported solutions for customised assessments and reporting, including creation of dynamic custom reports on demand.

Produce detailed, client-ready technical documentation, interpretation guidelines, and user manuals for customised tools.

Psychometric Tool Development :

Contribute to the full lifecycle of assessment creation, validation, revision, and enhancement.

Develop innovative test items, with a strong emphasis on job knowledge tests, leveraging AI tools for item generation and quality assurance.

Coordinate and manage subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure test content validity, reliability, and relevance of technical / functional tests.

Contribute to the management of R&D Projects by using tools like Jira, Trello, or Asana to plan, track and deliver project requirements on schedule.

Collaboration :

Work closely with R&D teams across India, London, and Paris in a multicultural and agile environment.

Profile Requirements

Education : MSc in Psychometrics, Industrial / Organisational Psychology, or related field.

Experience : First experience in psychometrics and / or AI application projects.

Skills : Technical :

Advanced use of generative AI tools and prompt engineering.

Knowledge of psychometric test creation and validation.

Soft Skills :

Excellent English communication.

Strong project management and organisational skills.

Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

Competitive salary : ₹6–10 LPA depending on level of experience.

Remote work (India-based team)

Regular team-building activities and international collaboration opportunities

A chance to work on pioneering AI projects in talent assessment

Professional growth in a multicultural, innovation-driven environment