37.74, Jobs: Applied Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Discipline of Linguistics, Forensic Linguistics, General Linguistics: Learning Scientist, Efficacy Research, Duolingo

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Subject: 37.74, Jobs: Applied Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Discipline of Linguistics, Forensic Linguistics, General Linguistics: Learning Scientist, Efficacy Research, Duolingo

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Date: 07-Jan-2026
From: Julius Shead [Julius at duolingo.com]
Subject: Applied Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Discipline of Linguistics, Forensic Linguistics, General Linguistics: Learning Scientist, Efficacy Research, Duolingo


Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Job Title: Learning Scientist, Efficacy Research
Job Rank: Scientist, Other
Salary: $116,500-157,600

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Cognitive Science; Discipline of
Linguistics; Forensic Linguistics; General Linguistics

Description:
Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world
and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and that’s
where you come in!
At Duolingo, you’ll join a team that cares about educating our users,
experimenting with big ideas, making fact-based decisions, and finding
innovative solutions to complex problems. You’ll have limitless
learning opportunities and daily collaborations with world-class minds
— while doing work that’s both meaningful and fun.
Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a
billion (and growing!) learners around the world. 
About the role...
We are looking for a world-class language researcher with a proven
track record in conducting research studies and analyzing large
datasets. Our ideal candidate has expertise in language learning
and/or assessment, along with extensive experience in language data
analysis. At Duolingo, you will have an opportunity to apply your
skills and knowledge to the world’s largest language learning dataset.
You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, where you see
the immediate impact of your work on millions of learners worldwide.
This job is based in Pittsburgh.
You will...
Lead or collaborate on research efforts that evaluate the
effectiveness of Duolingo courses, from study design through data
collection and analysis
Analyze in-app data to gain insights that inform the learning
experience
Share your findings with both internal teams and external audiences,
across various formats such as reports, white papers, and
presentations
Manage external research collaborations, guiding projects from
proposal to final deliverables
You have...
Research Expertise. You are an expert researcher in language
assessment, acquisition, or processing, including quantitative methods
and writing research reports. You have a Ph.D. in applied linguistics,
second language acquisition, linguistics, cognitive science, or a
related field.
Advanced Data Analysis Skills. You have strong skills in statistics
and data visualization. You are proficient in R or Python, and are
able to quickly learn SQL or other data tools for handling large
datasets.
Innovative Problem-Solving Ability. You critically evaluate your work,
proactively recommend improvements, and adapt to evolving priorities.
Strong Communication and Collaboration. You have excellent
interpersonal and communication skills. You collaborate well with
others.
Operational Focus. You are organized, efficient, and always looking
for ways to improve workflows.
Exceptional candidates will have...
Industry experience, especially in tech
Strong publication record in high-profile academic journals
A passion for language learning and knowledge of a language other than
English

Application Deadline: 01-Apr-2026
Mailing Address for Applications:
        5906 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
        USA
Email Address for Applications: Julius at duolingo.com
Web Address for Applications: https://grnh.se/919hwkma2us
Contact Information:
        Julius Shead
        Email: Julius at duolingo.com



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