Ph.D. fellowship linked to quality-enhancing measures in mathematics education

UiB - Knowledge that shapes society UiB shall be among Europe's leading universities, internationally known for high quality in research and education. As a social institution, we shall contribute to sustainable and democratic development and be an attractive and inclusive place of study and work. Video: https://youtu.be/M5n6RnScNgA Ph.D. fellow in education research At the Department of Mathematics, a position is vacant for a ph.d.-fellow within education research to study quality-enhancing measures in mathematics education in higher education. The position is for a fixed-term period of three years, with the possibility of a fourth year consisting of career-promoting work (for example, teaching). The position is financed by UiB and is partially linked to the Erasmus+ project MINT (Mathematics Innovation in New Teaching). About the project/tasks In today's high-tech society, competence in mathematical subjects is more important than ever to succeed in solving today's and future challenges: mathematics is the language of science. The Department of Mathematics (MI) has a large teaching responsibility to develop necessary mathematical competence, especially in the early stages of the study program in STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Teaching arrangements with preparatory plenary lectures, group exercises, and mandatory assignments have been the standard for several decades, but inspired by new student-active teaching forms, the department has initiated several study quality projects in collaboration with the Centre for Research in Science Learning (SERC) with the aim of increasing students' learning outcomes. The fellow will: Study the implications of various measures for pedagogical development and study quality at the individual, department, institutional, and sector levels within research on mathematics education in STEM education at the university level Investigate connections between the attitudes, motivation, practices, and learning outcomes of instructors and students, in collaboration with other partners in the project Analyze data, write and publish scientific articles. Be an active part of the study quality work at MI Qualifications and properties Applicants must have obtained a master's degree or equivalent education in mathematical subjects. Applicants from other STEM subjects than mathematics must have a strong mathematical background to be considered for the position. Master's students can apply if they complete their final master's examination before 20.12.2026. It is a prerequisite that the master's degree is obtained before employment can take place. Experience with teaching in mathematics or mathematics didactics at a relevant level is an advantage. Experience from development and analysis of higher education as well as teaching is an advantage Experience from or competence within the use of surveys in education research is an advantage Applicants must be able to use English in writing and speaking. Applicants must be able to work independently and structured and have good collaboration skills. Applicants must have good Norwegian skills, or possibly good knowledge of another Scandinavian language. Personal and interpersonal qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions, and potential will also count when assessing the candidates.

Specific requirements for the position UiB is subject to export control regulations, and these regulations apply when processing applications for the position. The following applies to the position: About the fellowship position: The fellowship period is three years, with the possibility of a fourth year depending on the candidate's qualifications and the department's need for teaching, and is decided by the head of the department upon employment. If a fourth year is decided, one year's work consisting of career-promoting work related to teaching, dissemination, and research infrastructure/services, will be distributed over the total employment period and thus correspond to 25% of the time each year. If you have previously been employed in a recruitment position (fellow, research assistant, or similar), a deduction may be made from the employment period. About the research education: As a ph.d.-fellow, you shall participate in an approved education program for a ph.d. degree within a timeframe of three years. The deadline to apply for admission to the ph.d. program at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is two months after starting the position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the ph.d. degree. It is a prerequisite that you meet the requirements for admission to the ph.d. studies at the University of Bergen. We offer Exciting and developing tasks in a strong professional environment Position as a fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This currently constitutes an annual salary of NOK 593,700 gross. Further advancement occurs according to seniority in the position. Membership in Statens pensjonskasse Good welfare schemes The application shall include a short statement about research interests and the motivation for applying for the position a detailed justification of your qualifications in relation to the listed requirements, and how you meet each criterion. In addition, you should address the mentioned "advantages", as these will be assessed during the ranking of the candidates. name and contact information for two references. One of these should be the main supervisor from the master's thesis or equivalent. CV Transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's and master's degrees. If you have not yet completed your master's degree, you must submit a confirmation from the institution of the expected date for obtaining the master's degree. The master's degree must be documented with a transcript and/or diploma by the time of employment. relevant certificates approved documentation that you meet the requirements for English proficiency (if required, cf. Requirements for English proficiency for admission to the ph.d. program) any list of scientific work (publication list with links) Application and attachments with certified translations to English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded in Jobbnorge. General information More detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting: department head Antonella Zanna, at Antonella.Zanna@uib.no or professor Sehoya Cotner at Sehoya.Cotner@uib.no. For HR-related questions, contact HR advisor Karoline Christiansen at karoline.christiansen@uib.no or 55 58 47 70. Diversity is a strength and enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age. We encourage women to apply. If several applicants have nearly equal qualifications, the rules for moderate gender quotas apply. The University of Bergen uses increased transparency in recruitment for scientific positions. Information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to be included in the applicant list. If the request is not followed, the applicant shall be notified of this. We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. If you check this box in the application, you may receive positive special treatment. We always invite at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups to an interview. More about the recruitment process here. Life as a ph.d. candidate at UiB Astrid Nybø tells about life and the everyday work life as a ph.d. candidate at UiB. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo3Z63yzkKA&list=PLf8ZIYfAO0qjhROTj6SthDbSScg0lSO6G&index=5