[CogSci] Learning Scientist job at Duolingo (Berlin)

[Bozena Pajak]

Duolingo is looking for a multilingual language enthusiast with research
expertise in second and additional language learning, as well as hands-on
experience with language teaching. 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.

As one of the first hires at our new Berlin office, you will work closely
with a small-but-growing group of kind and passionate team members as new
and exciting challenges and opportunities arise. You will become a part of
Duolingo’s world-class culture and enjoy a front-row seat as it takes root
in Europe.

*You Will...*

   - Collaborate cross-functionally to develop language learning app
   features that are fun, fast-paced, and emphasize “learning by doing”
   - Ensure that the app features are well-grounded in learning science by
   translating research findings into concrete ideas that can be applied
   within the Duolingo product requirements
   - Take the lead on curriculum or content development as needed for
   initial product explorations, including recruiting and working with
   external subject matter specialists
   - Provide hands-on support with any ad-hoc tasks that would benefit from
   a learning-expert perspective, such as user research or assessing user
   learning outcomes

*You Have...*

   - *Research expertise.* You specialize in research at the intersection
   of linguistics, cognitive psychology, and education as it applies to
   language learning and teaching.
   - *Teaching experience.* You have experience teaching foreign languages
   and understand the needs of learners from different language backgrounds.
   - *Language knowledge.* You know at least two languages other than
   English, preferably including Japanese or Chinese.
   - *Creativity and applied focus.* You can think creatively about how to
   effectively apply your knowledge in the context of developing an engaging
   educational app.
   - *Strong communication.* You have excellent interpersonal and
   communication skills.

*Requirements:*

   - Ph.D. in applied linguistics, second language acquisition,
   linguistics, learning sciences, cognitive psychology, or a related field
   - Ability to work full-time from or relocate to Berlin, Germany

*Exceptional Candidates Will Have...*

   - Experience working in industry, especially in educational technology
   - Knowledge of one or more languages with non-Roman writing systems,
   such as Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Hebrew, or Hindi

Take a peek at how we care for our employees' holistic well-being with our
benefits here <https://careers.duolingo.com/#benefits>.

*Apply here:* https://boards.greenhouse.io/duolingo/jobs/5365519002
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