Doctoral Fellow in Mathematics Didactics
Norway, Kristiansand
University of Agder (UiA) Position Filled Job Description
The University of Agder (UiA) is seeking one doctoral fellow in mathematics didactics for a 100% position at the Faculty of Technology and Science, affiliated with the Institute of Mathematical Sciences. The appointment is for three years, with the workplace at Campus Kristiansand and a requirement for presence on campus for a large part of the period.
The successful candidate will be affiliated with the MERGA research center in mathematics didactics and work on one of two proposed research projects. The projects focus either on recruitment to advanced mathematics courses and STEM teacher education programmes, or on comparing and measuring quantities as an approach to developing number sense in primary school.
Applicants must have a master’s degree in mathematics didactics or a closely related and relevant field. The stated general academic requirements include a C or higher average in the bachelor’s degree, a B or higher average for the master’s degree including the thesis, and a B or higher grade for the master’s thesis. Applicants must be able to communicate in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, both written and orally, and have good written and oral English skills. Admission to UiA’s PhD programme is a prerequisite for appointment. The position offers a gross annual salary of NOK 550,800 under the State Salary Regulation.
Requirements
- Master's degree in mathematics didactics or a closely related and relevant field
- Bachelor's degree average should generally be C or higher
- Master's degree average, including the master's thesis, should generally be B or higher
- Master's thesis should generally have a grade of B or higher
- Must master Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, both written and orally
- Good written and oral English skills
- Admission to UiA's PhD programme at the Faculty of Technology and Science is a prerequisite for appointment
