Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Co-design of Technology with Children

5 days ago


New York, New York, United States Sesame Workshop Full time
About the Role

The Sesame Workshop is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team at the Joan Ganz Cooney Center. As a key member of our research team, you will contribute to the development of co-design research partnerships through our Cooney Center Sandbox initiative.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with industry and community-based partners to conduct co-design sessions with children
  • Conduct research on learning and design, with a focus on child-centered, evidence-based digital design
  • Support the Senior Director of Research in conducting research and developing research partnerships
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in Psychology, Education, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Development, or a related field
  • Collaborative design or community-based research experience is desirable
  • Demonstrated experience and training in co-design with children, families, and educators
  • Demonstrated experience and training in data collection and analysis, organizational skills, and strong interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong writing skills and ability to co-author reports, academic papers, and blog posts
  • Proficiency with productivity tools including Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office, and online communication tools including Slack, Teams, Zoom, etc.
About the Cooney Center

The Cooney Center is an independent research and innovation lab within Sesame Workshop that advances positive futures for kids in the digital world. We conduct research on emerging technologies and collaborate with technologists, digital media producers, and educators to put this research into action to support children's learning and wellbeing.

About Sesame Workshop

Sesame Workshop is the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street and so much more. For over 50 years, we have worked at the intersection of education, media, and research, creating joyful experiences that enrich minds and expand hearts, all in service of empowering each generation to build a better world.



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