Postdoctoral Fellowship in Educational Technology – NTNU, Norway – Nov 2021

Position:

Postdoctoral Fellowship

No. of Positions:

1

Research Field: 

Information Sciences, Software Engineering

Deadline to Apply:

November 10, 2021(GMT +1)

Joining Date:

ASAP

Contract Period:

3 Years

Salary:

553 500 NOK/Year 

Workplace:
Department of Computer Science
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU
Trondheim,Norway

Qualification Details

Mandatory/Core requirement:

• A good, documented understanding of the relevant research fields and experience with latest educational technology
• Software and system development skills
• Proven skills in applying qualitative, quantitative, or mixed research methods in real-world organizations
• Demonstrated research capability via a good publication record in the relevant areas
• The ability and willingness to conduct research independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and oral English language skills.

Preferred requirements:

• Hands-on experience with learning analytics, information visualization and data science tools and techniques.
• Experience with latest technology such as humanoid robots, AR/VR, serious games will be considered as an advantage.
• Experience from national or international research projects will be considered an advantage.

Personal characteristics

• Ability to interact, also independently, with various stakeholders including external organizations
• Ability to deal with cross-disciplinary challenges
• Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire knowledge in new topics
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team-based environment
• Passion for uncovering new knowledge and explaining it to others

Responsibilities/Job Description

• Explore, develop and evaluate the use of various technologies to enhance quality in education and conduct empirically grounded research on educational technology
• Participate in the management and coordination of the IDI Educational Technology Laboratory, within areas relevant to the position
• Organize cross unit workshops to enhance collaboration between various members and partners
• Lead/support research proposals from IDI in the area of educational technology
• Communicate and disseminate results to academic and non-academic stakeholders
• Publish in international conferences and journals in the relevant fields
• Support in teaching

How to Apply?

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Documents Required

The application must contain:

• CV, including a list of all publications in peer-reviewed conferences and journals
• Certified copies of diplomas
• The 5 most significant publications attached as pdf files, including an explanation in the below mentioned research statement, of their relevance to this position
• A research statement of 3 to 5 pages. The statement must include the following sections:
  • A short presentation of the motivation for applying to this position
  • How the candidate sees her/his background as suitable
  • Theoretical and methodological knowledge about the research area
  • Recent trends and important problems in the advertised area
  • A summary of the candidate’s role and involvement in previous projects relevant for the research area
• Name, phone number and email address of three referees.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Publications and other academic works that the applicant would like to be considered in the evaluation must accompany the application. Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify the individual applicant's contribution to joint works, the applicant must include a brief description of his or her contribution.

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas, certificates, 5 publications, research statement and contact details of 3 referees. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Diploma Supplement is required to attach for European Master Diplomas outside Norway. Chinese applicants are required to provide confirmation of Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI).

About the Project

The focus of the position is to conduct empirical research, development and to support the management of the educational technology research area. Educational Technology is a cross-disciplinary research and teaching area focusing on design, development, utilization, management and evaluation of different computer technological artefacts and tools as educational agents for stimulating and engaging quality education along with seamless interaction of human and technology in teaching and learning environments.

The focus of the position is to conduct empirical research, development and to support the management of the educational technology research area. Educational Technology is a cross-disciplinary research and teaching area focusing on design, development, utilization, management and evaluation of different computer technological artefacts and tools as educational agents for stimulating and engaging quality education along with seamless interaction of human and technology in teaching and learning environments.

About the Department

We are the leading academic IT environment in Norway, and offer a wide range of theoretical and applied IT programmes of study at all levels. Our subject areas include hardware, algorithms, visual computing, AI, databases, software engineering, information systems, learning technology, HCI, CSCW, IT operations and applied data processing. The Department has groups in both Trondheim and Gjøvik. The Department of Computer Science is one of seven departments in the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering .

Note or Other details

If you are invited for interview you must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters. Please refer to the application number 2021/54283 when applying.

Postdoctoral candidates are remunerated in code 1352, and are normally remunerated at gross from NOK 553 500 per annum before tax. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU.

We offer

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
• an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
• favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund 
• employee benefits
  

Contact details

Questions about the position can be directed to Associate Professor Deepti Mishra, phone number +47 469 48 657, e-mail [email protected], or the Head of Department Professor Heri Ramampiaro, email [email protected]

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