Stillingstittel: Doctoral Research Fellowship

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
The University of Oslo is Norway’s largest institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.Centre for Educational Measurement (CEMO)Doctoral Research Fellowship

A position as a PhD research fellow is vacant at the Centre for Educational Measurement (CEMO) within the subject areas of educational measurement and computer-based assessment.

Job description

The proposed PhD position is attached to the research project “Educational assessments of the 21st century: Measuring and understanding students’ adaptability in complex problem solving situations (ADPAPT21)” that is funded by the Norwegian Research Council.

The project is aimed at developing and validating an innovative computer-based assessment (CBA) of students’ ability to deal with novelty and changes in complex problem-solving situations. This ability is referred to as adaptability or cognitive flexibility; given the rapid development of modern information and communication technology in our society, it has become as important as never before, particularly in the domain of science. The project will generate new knowledge about students’ adaptability as a key skill in 21st century education. Particular emphasis will be put on the role of adaptability in science education.

We particularly welcome proposals that are linked to the above mentioned goals and to the development of CBAs of 21st century skills.

Selected responsibilities:

• Applicants are supposed to conduct self-contained research targeted at receiving a PhD in education (cumulative dissertation based on scientific, peer-reviewed publications).
• Development of a computer-based assessment of students’ adaptability
• Data analysis, documentation, and publication of results in international, peer-reviewed journals and at scientific conferences
• Limited administrative responsibilities within the project and CEMO (e.g., coordination of data collection)
• Work on these tasks in collaboration with the project group

The appointment is a fulltime position and is made for a period of up to three years. The appointment may be given a more limited scope within the framework of the applicable guidelines on account of any previous employment in academic positions.

Research fellowship positions are defined as recruitment posts and represent an important instrument in the sector’s work of generating qualified applicants for other posts at universities and university colleges as well as outside in the long-term perspective

The doctoral candidate is expected to participate actively in the organized research training and in the Faculty’s research community. Often this includes participation in the Faculty research groups.

Qualification requirements

Candidates’ profile:

• Completed Master’s degree in an area of relevance to educational measurement, educational technology, or science education.
• Good knowledge of and interest in test development and educational measurement; preferably prior experience, for example in the context of the Master thesis
• Preferably interest and knowledge of computer-based assessments, problem solving, and science education
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a strong personal commitment

• Applicants must satisfy the requirements for admission to the Faculty’s PhD program. This includes:

  • Successful completion of a Master's degree with thesis, or equivalent qualifications, with sufficient relevance to
    
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    Arbeidsgiver Navn: Universitetet i Oslo, Faculty of Educati
    
    Arbeidsgiver adresse: 0313 OSLO
    
    Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers
    
    Land: Norge
    
    Region: Oslo
    
    Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge
    
    Lønn valuta: NOK
    
    Lønn periode: Pr. år
    
    
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