About the Science Team
At the heart of Maki People, the Science team is shaping the future of hiring through innovation, rigour, and collaboration. Led by our Head of Science, Aiden Loe, and working closely with our COO, Paul-Louis Caylar, this team drives the development of high-quality content that sets our platform apart.
We don’t just create and validate assessments—we innovate. Our work spans:
Expanding a cutting-edge library of tests and tools.
Designing bespoke activities and experiences for clients.
Evaluating and refining AI-driven scoring algorithms and large language models (LLMs) to ensure fairness, accuracy, and transparency.
Leveraging psychometric expertise to build reliable, valid, and impactful assessments.
Developing tools that analyse candidate and job data to predict performance and potential with precision.
Supporting clients in using assessment data to optimise their workforce strategies, from talent acquisition to development and retention.
Leading original studies to explore emerging psychological and technological trends and sharing insights through publications, presentations, and client reports.
Collaborating with regulatory bodies and industry leaders to establish new standards in ethical AI use and hiring practices.
Equipping internal teams and clients with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and apply psychological and AI-driven insights effectively.
As Maki continues to grow, the Science team is central to understanding user experiences, refining assessments, and driving broader adoption—all while upholding the highest scientific standards.
Your impact as a psychometrician intern will go beyond day-to-day responsibilities— you’ll be a key partner in shaping the future of recruitment while driving exceptional outcomes for our clients.
Psychometrics & AI Assessment Intern
About the Role
You'll help design, validate, and improve AI-powered assessments, working at the crossover between psychometrics and machine learning. Your work will directly shape how Maki evaluates candidates at scale.
Day-to-day you'll be:
Building and validating psychometric assessments designed for AI integration
Running analyses on item quality, fairness, reliability, and scoring accuracy
Helping develop and refine automated scoring algorithms
Exploring how LLMs can be used to generate and evaluate assessment content
Translating findings into clear insights for clients and internal teams
Contributing to research reports and potentially academic publications
What We're Looking For
Studying towards or recently completed an MSc or PhD in Psychometrics, Data Science, Psychology, or a related field
Solid grounding in psychometric methods (IRT, CFA, CTT, SEM)
Some experience with AI/ML or LLMs in an assessment context is a plus
Comfortable with R or Python and statistical software (SPSS, Mplus, or similar)
Strong research and writing skills
Able to work across teams and explain technical findings to non-technical audiences
Application Process
Stage 1 - Screening assessment (20 mins)
Stage 2 - Hiring manager interview (45 min)
Stage 3 - Power skill assessment with our AI agent (15 min)
Stage 4 - Deep-dive technical interview (60 min)
