Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Literacy Development and Technology

2 days ago


New York, New York, United States Sesame Workshop Full time
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow: Technology for Literacy Development

Sesame Workshop is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team at the Joan Ganz Cooney Center. As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will work closely with our Senior Director of Research to advance our mission of promoting children's learning and well-being through the development of co-design research partnerships.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will have a strong background in literacy development, educational technology, and research methods. You will be responsible for conducting research on emerging technologies and collaborating with technologists, digital media producers, and educators to put this research into action. Your work will focus on the development of child-centered, evidence-based digital design through the Cooney Center Sandbox initiative.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct research on literacy development and emerging technologies
  • Collaborate with industry partners to translate research into practice
  • Support the Senior Director of Research in working with educational technology companies
  • Conduct research on learning and design
Requirements:
  • Ph.D. in Psychology, Education, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Development, or a related field
  • Collaborative design or community-based research experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in literacy development in children and adolescents
  • Demonstrated experience and training in data collection and analysis, organizational skills, and strong interpersonal and communication skills
What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, and funding for conference travel. This is a 12-month appointment at 100% FTE for up to three years. Applicants with potential availability for three years are preferred. Hires must have their PhD conferred by their start date. This position is hybrid at the Sesame Workshop offices in New York City.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application materials, including your curriculum vitae and a cover letter/research statement, to [insert contact information]. We will consider applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.



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