Post-Doctoral Research Fellow: Co-designing Technology with Children

6 days ago


New York, New York, United States Sesame Workshop Full time
Job Opportunity

Sesame Workshop is seeking a highly skilled Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to join our team at the Joan Ganz Cooney Center. As a leading research and innovation lab, we advance positive futures for children in the digital world by conducting research on emerging technologies and collaborating with industry partners.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct co-design research partnerships through the Cooney Center Sandbox initiative, focusing on child-centered, evidence-based digital design.
  • Support the Senior Director of Research in conducting co-design sessions with children and industry partners, and conducting research on learning and design.
  • Collaborate with industry and community-based partners to develop co-design research partnerships.
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in Psychology, Education, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Development, or a related field.
  • Experience in collaborative design or community-based research is desirable.
  • Demonstrated experience and training in co-design with children, families, and educators.
  • Strong data collection and analysis skills, as well as organizational and interpersonal 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.
  • Experience working at the intersection of academic research and industry partnerships.
About Sesame Workshop

Sesame Workshop is a global impact nonprofit that creates joyful experiences to enrich minds and expand hearts. We work at the intersection of education, media, and research to empower each generation to build a better world.



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