Learning Scientist, Efficacy Research

Duolingo(1 month ago)

Pittsburgh, PAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$116,500 - $157,600Research

About this role

Duolingo is hiring a world-class language researcher to advance the science of language learning using the company’s large-scale learner dataset. The role leverages deep expertise in language learning and assessment to produce research that informs Duolingo’s educational products and strategy. This position is based in Pittsburgh and involves collaboration with internal teams and external research partners.

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Required Skills

Language Research
Study Design
Data Analysis
Statistics
Data Visualization
R
Python
SQL
Communication
Collaboration

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Qualifications

Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics
Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition
Ph.D. in Linguistics
Ph.D. in Cognitive Science

About Duolingo

duolingo.com

Duolingo is a popular language-learning platform that offers free, gamified lessons on web and mobile for dozens of languages. It uses short interactive exercises, spaced-repetition and data-driven personalization to build reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, and also provides complementary products like Duolingo for Schools, Duolingo ABC for kids, Stories/Podcasts, and the Duolingo English Test. The core service is ad-supported and free, with an optional Duolingo Plus subscription for an ad-free experience, offline access, and extra features; millions of learners worldwide use it for its engaging, science-backed, bite-sized approach.

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