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• →Coordinate the day-to-day operations of a portfolio of concurrent research studies, keeping timelines, milestones, dependencies, and next steps visible and on track.
• →Work closely with learning scientists in the Efficacy Research Lab to plan and execute study logistics, including preparing materials, coordinating pilots, launching data collection, and arranging testing with external providers.
• →Build, maintain, and quality-check surveys and assessments in Qualtrics, including setting them up for recurring use.
• →Manage ongoing data collection: monitor study and data-collection workflows, troubleshoot operational issues, respond to participant emails, and coordinate participant payments.
• →Serve as a reliable point of contact for external partners and agencies, track deliverables and follow through on open items.
• →Support data organization, quality checks, and basic analysis using Google Sheets and Python.
• →Help prepare research reports and manuscripts by coordinating review steps, proofreading, and checking materials for accuracy and consistency.

• →Experience coordinating research with human participants, including study logistics and participant-facing communication.
• →Strong project- or study-management skills: you can keep multiple workstreams organized, anticipate dependencies, track details, and follow through reliably.
• →Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills, including comfort coordinating with researchers, participants, and external partners.
• →Meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management.
• →Strong proficiency with Qualtrics and/or JavaScript, including building and maintaining surveys or assessments.
• →Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas and pivot tables.
• →Working proficiency with Python for data organization, quality checks, or analysis.

• Experience managing multiple studies or research projects at once, especially studies involving external vendors or testing providers.
• Experience with statistical analysis in Python, R, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with assessment science, applied linguistics, or educational technology.
• Experience preparing research outputs for publication, including LaTeX or other document-formatting tools.

Duolingo is the most popular language-learning application in the world, with over 500 million users and over half a billion exercises completed daily. Beyond our core learning product, we also offer English proficiency testing with the Duolingo English Test, and are bringing new subjects into the Duolingo app, where people can develop their Math and Music skills.

We are passionate about educating our users, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. We offer meaningful work, limitless learning opportunities, and collaboration with world-class minds. Come brighten your life and over half a billion more!

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