31.2376, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Rank Open, Duolingo

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Subject: 31.2376, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Rank Open, Duolingo

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Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:02:08
From: Bozena Pajak [bozena at duolingo.com]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics: Rank Open, Duolingo, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

 
University or Organization: Duolingo 
Department: Learning & Curriculum
Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA 
Web Address: https://www.duolingo.com/
Job Title: Learning Scientist
Job Rank: Rank Open

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics; Bilingualism; Second Language Acquisition


Description:

We are looking for a world-class expert in the learning sciences broadly
construed who can effectively apply their knowledge of learning-related
research findings in the context of developing an educational app. If you are
well versed in the research on learning, can think flexibly and creatively
about research applications within specific product constraints, and can
clearly communicate ideas and research findings to non-experts, this job is
for you! You will join our team of learning scientists, curriculum designers,
and educational content developers to help us deliver the best language
education in the world.

Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with a cross-functional group of stakeholders (product managers,
engineers, curriculum designers, educational content developers, product
designers) to bring research-informed product features to life
- Ensure that product features are well-grounded in learning science by
providing high-level guidance about how to apply research findings to the
Duolingo product
- Provide hands-on support with any tasks that would benefit from a
learning-expert perspective, such as learning-focused user research or data
analysis to evaluate the learning effectiveness of specific product features
or understand user learning outcomes
- Be responsible for regular communication with subject matter experts /
course creators across teams in order to leverage their insights for product
development

Requirements:
- Ph.D. in cognitive science, cognitive psychology, learning sciences,
linguistics, second language acquisition, or a related field
- Research expertise and strong publication record in an area within learning
sciences, including but not limited to language development, second language
acquisition, statistical learning, non-native speech perception & learning,
categorization & category learning, analogical learning, or memory
- Strong skills in experimental design and data analysis
- Passion for language learning and some knowledge of at least one language
other than English
- Outstanding interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- A desire to make the world a better place through technology

Exceptional candidates will have:
- Experience working in industry, especially in educational technology (e.g.,
internships)
- Excellent skills in data science tools, such as R, SQL, and Python
- High proficiency in multiple languages or experience teaching a second
language



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://boards.greenhouse.io/duolingo/jobs/4800203002 
Contact Information:
	Bozena Pajak 
	Email: bozena at duolingo.com 


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