32.2500, Jobs: Cognitive Science, Language Acquisition, Psycholinguistics: Scientist, DuoLingo

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LINGUIST List: Vol-32-2500. Wed Jul 28 2021. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 32.2500, Jobs:  Cognitive Science, Language Acquisition, Psycholinguistics: Scientist, DuoLingo

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Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:35:25
From: Dalia Shehata [dalia at duolingo.com]
Subject: Cognitive Science, Language Acquisition, Psycholinguistics: Scientist, DuoLingo, Pennsylvania, USA

 
University or Organization: Duolingo 
Department: Learning & Curriculum
Web Address: https://careers.duolingo.com/students
Job Title: Learning Scientist - Cognitive Psychology of Learning
Job Rank: Scientist

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Language Acquisition; Psycholinguistics 


Description:

We are looking for a soon-to-be Ph.D. graduate with research expertise in an
area of learning sciences. At Duolingo, you will have an opportunity to apply
your skills and knowledge in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, where
you see the immediate impact of your work on millions of learners worldwide.
More information on our University Programs can be found at
university.duolingo.com

What you’ll do...
- Collaborate with team members across different roles on improving existing
learning-focused product features or developing new ones
Contribute a learning science perspective by sharing with the team relevant
research findings and translating them into concrete ideas that can be applied
to Duolingo products
- Provide hands-on support with any ad hoc tasks that would benefit from a
learning-expert perspective, such as UX research or analyses of in-app
experiment data
- Ensure regular communication and collaboration with curriculum designers and
content developers on other teams, bringing their insights and experience to
product development

What we’re looking for…
Ph.D. degree. You are currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in cognitive science,
cognitive psychology, (psycho)linguistics, or a related field. Your graduation
date must be between December 2021 and August 2022.

Research expertise. You specialize in research 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.
Data analysis skills. You have strong skills in data analysis and are
comfortable using tools such as R, Python, or SQL.

Language knowledge. You know at least one language other than English.
Strong communication. You have excellent interpersonal and communication
skills.

Exceptional Candidates:
Passion for language learning and knowledge of multiple languages
Experience with foreign language teaching



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://careers.duolingo.com/?type=New%20Grad#openings 
Contact Information:
	Recruiter Dalia Shehata 
	Email: dalia at duolingo.com 
	Phone: 6109059805 


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