[CogSci] Full-time position at Duolingo: Learning Scientist for Music

[Bozena Pajak]

Duolingo is venturing into teaching music! Our strengths lie in building
educational apps that are grounded in learning science and keep learners
motivated -- come join us to help build a new Duolingo music app that
promotes learning and is fun to use!

We are looking for an expert in music education who combines both
theoretical knowledge of relevant learning science research and hands-on
teaching experience. You will join a small cross-functional team and
together you will lay the foundation for the new music product, innovating
through experimentation and fast product iterations. We hope you are
motivated by this type of environment and excited to help us deliver the
very best in music education.

You Will...
- Collaborate cross-functionally to develop a research-informed app for
teaching music that is fun, fast-paced, and emphasizes “learning by doing”
- Ensure that the app is 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 initial curriculum development, including setting the
scope and sequence and curating songs to teach concepts
- Provide hands-on support with any ad-hoc tasks that would benefit from a
learning-expert perspective, such as user research or data analyses
assessing user learning outcomes

You Have...
- Research expertise. You are knowledgeable about research at the
intersection of psychology and education that applies to how people learn
music.
- Instructional experience. You have broad experience teaching music across
settings, know what music curricula and apps are used today, and are
experienced connecting popular music to underlying music theory.
- Educational technology knowledge. You have experience using, creating,
refining, or researching educational technology products, such as apps or
websites.
- Creativity and applied focus. You can think outside the box about how to
effectively apply your knowledge about music learning and teaching in the
context of developing an engaging educational app.
- Flexible mindset. You are open-minded and get inspired by differing
perspectives. You are able to quickly adapt your proposed solutions to
accommodate competing priorities.
- Strong communication. You have excellent interpersonal and communication
skills.

Requirements:
- Ph.D. in music education, music theory, educational psychology, learning
sciences, cognitive science, or a related field
- Ability to work full-time from or relocate to Pittsburgh, PA

Exceptional Candidates Will Have...
- Experience creating or measuring educational apps or software to teach
music
- Substantial experience with music education (for children and adults)
(e.g., via research, teaching, or curriculum development)
- Experience with music production
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