<div dir="ltr"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-08b99883-7fff-d1e9-149a-be2eedb7230e"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Duolingo is looking for a learning scientist who's an expert in educational psychology and teaching (elementary) math. This position is based in Duolingo's New York office.</span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">APPLICATION LINK: <a href="https://boards.greenhouse.io/duolingo/jobs/5243613002">https://boards.greenhouse.io/duolingo/jobs/5243613002</a></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">JOB DETAILS</span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Duolingo is venturing into teaching math! Our strengths lie in building educational apps that are well grounded in learning science and keep learners motivated — come join us to help build a new Duolingo math app that promotes student growth and is fun to use!</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">We are looking for an expert in math education whose skill set combines both theoretical knowledge of relevant learning science research and hands-on classroom experience. You will join a small cross-functional team and together you will lay the foundation for the new math product, innovating through experimentation and fast product iterations. We are looking for someone who is motivated by this type of environment and excited to help us deliver the very best in mathematics education.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">You Will...</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></p><span style="background-color:transparent;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif">* Collaborate cross-functionally to develop a research-informed app for teaching math that is fun, fast-paced, and emphasizes “learning by doing”</span><br><span style="background-color:transparent;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif">* 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</span><br><span style="background-color:transparent;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif">* Take the lead on initial curriculum development, including recruiting and working with external subject matter experts as needed</span><br><span style="background-color:transparent;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif">* 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</span><br><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">You Have...</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">* Research expertise.</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> You are knowledgeable about research at the intersection of psychology and education that applies to math learning and teaching, especially for younger students (3rd-8th grade).</span></p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">* Teaching experience.</span><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> You have experience teaching K-12 level mathematics, know what math products are used in classrooms today, and are familiar with the Common Core Mathematics Standards.</span><br><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">* Creativity and applied focus.</span><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> You can think outside the box about how to effectively apply your knowledge about math learning and teaching in the context of developing an engaging educational app. </span><br><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">* Flexible mindset.</span><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> You are open-minded and get inspired by differing perspectives. You are able to quickly adapt your proposed solutions to accommodate competing priorities.</span><br><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">* Strong communication.</span><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</span><br><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Requirements:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap">* Ph.D. in mathematics education, educational psychology, learning sciences, cognitive science, or a related field</span></p><span style="background-color:transparent;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif">* Ability to work full-time from or relocate to New York, NY</span><br><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Exceptional Candidates Will Have...</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif;white-space:pre-wrap">* Experience working in industry, especially in educational technology</span></p><span style="background-color:transparent;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Nunito,sans-serif">* Substantial experience with math education for younger students (3rd-8th grade; e.g., via research, teaching, or curriculum development)</span><br></span></div>