Research Assistant in Mathematics Education
Luleå Tekniska Universitet / Högskolejobb / Luleå
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hela Sverige Research Assistant in Mathematics Education At Luleå University of
Technology the mathematics education unit is situated at the department of
mathematics. This department offers mathematics courses within the pro-grams for
masters and bachelors of engineering. It is also responsible for both the
training in mathematics and in mathematics education within the teacher training
programmes for stages of education. The present staff in mathematics education
includes one chair in mathematics education, doctoral students, as well as
lecturers. Description of the Subject Mathematics education
is an interdisciplinary subject and integrates methods and theories from various
different sciences, for example educational science, psychology, cognitive
science, sociology and didactics. One of the most important bases of the
discipline of mathematics education is, however, mathematics. The
research areas in mathematics education at the department include curriculum
research, studies of teachers' professional development, international
comparative classroom studies and the investigation of disparity in achievement
in relation to students' background and gender. Duties The
main responsibility of the research assistant will be to develop her/ his own
research project in one of the areas in mathematics education that are
represented at the department. Other duties include seeking external grants,
mentoring graduate students and assistance in undergraduate teaching.
Required Qualifications The candidate should hold a doctorate in
mathematics education or in a related area earned within the last five years
("Högskoleförordningen 4:10"). In addition, the applicant should provide
evidence of, or potential for, independent scholarly activity in one of the
areas of research in mathematics education represented at the department.
Grounds for Assessment Scientific Skills: For candidates
who do not hold a PhD degree in mathematics education, but another kind of
doctoral degree (e.g. in mathematics, physics, psychology or education) there
must be sufficient evidence of involvement in scientific production in
mathematics education. There must be evidence that the candidate is able to
conceptualise and conduct research that advances the field's understanding of
mathematics learning and teaching and to communicate such results clearly to a
variety of audiences. Other Skills: Involvement in pre-service and
in-service teacher education will be of advantage Applicants should
submit a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, a research and teaching
statement with supporting documents, and names and contact information of three
professional references. The Application evaluation will place primary emphasis
on the applicant's scientific and pedagogic record, Applications and supporting
documents are to be sent in duplicate. Applications should be submitted
by January 10, 2008.
Publiceringsdatum2007-11-26Anställningstyp/arbetstiderTidsbegränsad. Heltid. Dagtid. Full time position for two years with the
possibility of an extension for an additional two years.
ErsättningFast lön.
KontaktProfessor Eva Jablonka, Telefonnummer: +46 920-493008,.
eva.jablonka@ltu.se .
Så ansöker duAnsökan inkommen senast 080110. Applications, marked with the appropriate
reference number (3023-07) should be addressed to: Luleå University of
Technology, The Registry Secretary, SE-971 87 Luleå, Sweden. . Ange
referensnummer 3023-07
FöretagLuleå Tekniska Universitet
971 87 LULEÅ Tel 0920-491000
Fax 0920-491399
Mer information på
http://www.ltu.se Jobbnummer 63672
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