Postdoctoral Fellow on inclusive mathematics education in pre-service teacher education and schools
Universitetet i Oslo
- Oslo
- kr 584.500-657.300 pr år
- Midlertidlig
- Fulltid
- Tools to facilitate aligning initial teacher education and school-based teacher education
- Use of observation protocols for equitable and inclusive mathematics education
- Video-observation as tool in mathematics teacher education
- Tools to support student reflection
- Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in mathematics education, general education or another relevant field. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defense of the doctoral thesis being approved
- Experience with classroom-oriented research in mathematics education
- Understanding of the Norwegian educational system at all levels, including teacher education
- Fluent oral and written communication skills in both a Scandinavian language and English
- The project description as a proof of the candidate’s mastery of idea development and scientific writing, the specific problems to be studied, the choice of scientific theory and method, and the proposed progress plan for the study
- The applicant’s experience, personal suitability and motivation for the position, including the ability to collaborate and to form part of an academic community
- A genuine interest for the substantive themes of the project
- A cooperative, friendly, and team-oriented style of work
- Creativity and ability to work independently
- Salary NOK 584 500 – 657 300 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (position code 1352)
- A professionally stimulating working environment
- Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
- Cover letter (1 page, including statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
- Project description (4 – 6 pages), including a short summary of research gaps, research questions the candidate regards relevant to pursue, theoretical and methodological approaches, and a progress plan.
- CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience, and other qualifying activity)
- Up to 5 publications/academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered
- A complete list of publications
- Copy of PhD Diploma or documentation of thesis submission. Applicants who have not yet defended their PhD dissertation need to include an advisor’s letter confirming specific expectations about when the degree will be received
- Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
- List of reference persons: 2-3 references , incl. the PhD supervisor (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)
ILS is a leading institution in the fields of subject didactics, school leadership and practice-relevant school research. EKVA (Unit for quantitative analysis in education) is also part of the department, as well as (COSER, TEPEC, SISCO and LEA) and the unit foruv.uio.no/forskning/satsinger/fiks/english/index.html">Research, Innovation and Competence Development in Schools (FIKS). In addition, several employees of the institute constitute an important part of the research group CLEG, which is currently led from IPED.The Department enrols 300 students in the Teacher Education Programme (PPU) and administers the university’s Graduate Teacher Education Programme (Lektorprogrammet) with about 300 new students each year. About 200 students follow the Master Programme in Educational Leadership.The Department of Teacher Education and School Research has approximately 45 administrative and 120 academic staff.