PhD Position in Physics Education Research (Climate Education Focus)
University of Innsbruck, Austria
The Physics Education Research Group at the University of Innsbruck (Austria) is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD position in Physics Education Research.
Our group works on central questions in physics education, with a particular focus on climate education. Current research topics include:
- Teaching and learning of core physical concepts underlying the climate system
- Designing instruction that fosters informed action perspectives in the context of climate change
- Teacher professional development
- The potential of Bayesian statistics in science education research
The position is embedded in ongoing research projects and offers:
- Structured and reliable supervision
- Active support for publishing in international journals
- Support for participation in international conferences
- Integration into a collaborative, internationally well-connected research team
Depending on interest and fit, the position can be extended with additional project hours up to full-time (40 hours/week).
We welcome applicants with a strong background in physics, science education, or a related field, and an interest in rigorous empirical research.
Full details and the official job announcement can be found here:
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/
