Doctoral Positions in Educational Work and Subject-Matter Education with Specialisations (1-4 positions)

  • Göteborg
  • Tillfälligt
  • Heltid
  • 8 timmar sedan
Offer DescriptionThe University of Gothenburg tackles society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.The University of Gothenburg addresses societal challenges through diverse knowledge and expertise. With 56,000 students and 6,600 employees, the university is a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive educational programmes attract researchers and students from all over the world. Through new knowledge and perspectives, the University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future.The Department of Pedagogical, Curricular, and Professional Studies (IDPP) has approximately 160 employees and is one of the strongest educational research environments in the Nordic countries. At the department, there is a shared interest in developing knowledge that contributes to a more equitable and sustainable society through education and research. Work at the department includes teacher education and research on education, the teaching profession, instruction, and learning, as well as development initiatives relevant to school practice. We also collaborate with individual schools, municipalities, and the Swedish National Agency for Education.At the undergraduate level, the department is responsible for the primary teacher education programme and the supplementary teacher education programme (KPU), and contributes to the subject teacher education programme. We also offer two master's programmes: one in didactics and an international programme in Education for Sustainable Development.We offer doctoral programmes in educational work and subject-matter education with specialisations. This call for applications is part of the department's efforts to strengthen its research environments and develop its activities. For more information, please visit:Research at the department is organised into three main research environments:Didactic Classroom Studies focuses on teaching, learning, and the content of these processes, studied as a coherent whole.
See:Phenomenography, Variation Theory, and Learning Study explores questions about how to improve students' opportunities to learn specific content, based on the assumption that there are certain necessary conditions for learning to take place. This research investigates these conditions and how they can be created in different educational contexts.
See:Critical Education Research examines education as a social and political institution, including studies of knowledge creation, educational reforms, digitalisation, and the teaching profession. The focus is on how the education system addresses issues of education and democracy in relation to societal challenges.
See:The Department of Pedagogical, Curricular, and Professional Studies is now announcing up to four full-time salaried doctoral positions in educational work or subject-matter education with specialisations. The positions will be linked to the department's research environments and preferably to current research projects.SubjectsEducational work is a third-cycle subject that explores various perspectives and aspects of work within educational institutions in society. Research in educational work addresses questions relevant to educational practices, professions, and activities. This includes the conditions under which teachers and students engage in teaching and learning, both in practice and in relation to policy and educational reforms.Subject-matter education with specialisations is a third-cycle subject focused on teaching and learning with an emphasis on specific content, which is often linked to school subjects, academic disciplines, or professional practice. Research in subject-matter education investigates the prerequisites and conditions for teaching and learning, as well as the relationship between the two. Examples of specialisations within subject-matter education include mathematics, science, technology, social sciences, languages, Swedish, and sustainable development. This call concerns positions with a specialisation in science, Swedish, or technology.Job DutiesDoctoral education involves four years of full-time study leading to a PhD degree. Information about the programme is available on the department's website. The successful candidate will primarily engage in doctoral studies and be affiliated with one of the department's research environments. The work is mainly based on campus. The position may also include teaching, other research activities, and administration (up to a maximum of 20%). In such cases, the employment period will be extended by an amount of time corresponding to these additional tasks.Your applicationFor more information, qualifications, eligibility requirements, what the application should contain, contact information etc., see the full advertisement on gu.se:Application deadline: 2026-01-07The university works actively to achieve a working environment with equal opportunities, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its activities. In accordance with the regulations of the Swedish National Archives, the university is required to retain application documents for two years after the appointment is made. If you specifically request the return of your documents, they will be sent back after this period; otherwise, they will be disposed of. To staffing and recruitment agencies and sales representatives: The University of Gothenburg uses a contracted advertising agency for recruitment. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies, as well as job advertisement sales representatives.The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.Salaries are set individually at the University.In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden's regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Educational sciences Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Educational sciences » Education Years of Research Experience NoneAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 4 Company/Institute University of Gothenburg Country Sweden City Göteborg Postal Code 41120 Street Läroverksgatan 15Contact CityGöteborg StreetLäroverksgatan 15 Postal Code41120STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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