Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the Center for Computing in Science Education
A position as Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is available at The Center for Computing in Science Education, a Center for Excellence in Education the Department of Physics. The position will be for a period of 3 years. Starting date preferably no later than 01.01.2018.
No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Oslo.
The main purpose of Postdoctoral Research Fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in top academic positions within their disciplines.
Job description/ Project description:
Center for Computing in Science Education (mn.uio.no/ccse) aims to renew science education by integrating the use of computing throughout the education. We will develop new learning material and approaches, build a culture for teaching and learning, involve students in development and research, and disseminate insights and methods. The ambition of the center is to become an international hub for the integration of computing in education.
To this center we seek a Postdoctoral fellow to perform research on establishing assessment tools for documenting how integration of computational methods in science impacts on students’ understanding, motivation and learning. Particular emphasis will be on assessment of computational understanding in physics, mathematics, and/or bioscience. The University of Oslo has internationally unique programs that integrate computational methods from the first semester across the science in mathematics, physics, and even bioscience, and therefore posts a unique environment for studying the effect of this integration. The candidate will work with a broad team of scientists and students with backgrounds in mathematics, the sciences and educational research.
Qualification requirements:
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.
We seek candidates with a PhD in science education research who want to pursue a career in science education research with focus on computing in science education. The candidate must be motivated to work in a cross-disciplinary environment, and experience from teaching in higher education will be an advantage.
Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.
A good command of English is required (written and oral).
We offer:
- Salary NOK 490 900 – 569 000 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (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
The application must include:
- Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interests)
- CV (summarizing education, positions, and other qualifying activity)
- Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
- A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
- Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
- A brief research plan (max 2 pages) that demonstrates how your background can be applied to the activity at the Center of Computing in Science Education, how you can contribute to the aims of the center, and how the Center’s activities can contribute to your professional development.
The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow this link to “apply for this job”. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).
Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.
Formal regulations:
Please see the guidelines and regulations
According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.
The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.
The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.
Contact persons:
Professor Anders Malthe-Sørenssen (malthe@fys.uio.no).
Professor Danny Caballero (caballero@fys.uio.no).
For questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact HR Officer Therese Ringvold, e-mail: therese.ringvold@mn.uio.no, phone: +47 22 85 16 06.
