Applicaiton Deadline: 24 January, 2011
PhD student in Computer Science with Specialisation in Computing Education Research
at the Department of Information Technology.
The position is located within the Uppsala Computing Education Research Group (UpCERG) at the Department of Information Technology. UpCERG conducts research in Computing and Engineering Education, with a focus on student understanding and support for innovative curriculum development. The research is driven by a desire to contribute to the body of Scholarship of Learning and Teaching that informs educational practice in computing. The aim is to explore and develop undergraduate and graduate education in computing, and related fields, through the use of rigorous research methods. Research foci are chosen with a view to their potential impact on computing and engineering education.
The group has an extensive international and national research network and directs the CeTUSS centre for development of student and socially relevant engineering education. Moreover, group members chair the IEEE Nordic Education Chapter and the IEEE Frontiers in Education Steering Committee. The group is also involved as major partner in two Nordic Council funded initiatives, the Nordic Network for Engineering Education Research and Nordic Engineering Education Research Master Programme.
UpCERG conducts research in computing education: current research areas include Globalisation and Culture, Student Conceptions and Ways of Understanding Computing, Learning Professional Skills, and Technology Supported Education. The thesis topic for the selected PhD candidate will be in one of these areas. The precise research issues to be investigated will be defined in a dialogue with the candidate.
A PhD position in Computer Science with specialisation in Computing Education Research requires a BSc (Hons), Master of Science, or equivalent degree, with at least one year of full-time studies in courses of relevance to Computing Education Research. This is a salaried position, for up to five years, and includes departmental duties at a level of at most 20 % (typically teaching). The base salary is currently approximately 22,200 SEK per month.
Applications should include a description of research interests and past experience, a CV, copies of degrees and/or diplomas and transcript of results, a copy of Master/Honours thesis (or a draft thereof), relevant publications, and other relevant documents. Candidates are encouraged to provide contact information to reference persons. A good grasp of written and spoken English is required. Applications may be submitted by candidates that have not fully completed the Master of Science degree (or equivalent), however all applicants should state their expected graduation date.
The department is striving to achieve gender balance. Female candidates are therefore particularly invited to apply.
For more information, see http://www.it.uu.se/research/group/upcerg/ or contact: Prof. Michael Thuné, michael.thune@it.uu.se. Union representatives are: Anders Grundström, Saco-rådet, phn. +46 18-471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, phn. +46 18-471 1996, Stefan Djurström, Seko, phn. +46 18-471 3315.
You are welcome to submit your application no later than 24 January, 2011, UFV-PA 2010/3303. Use the link below to access the application form.
PhD Student in Computer Science with Specialisation in Computing Education Research
Source: http://www.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/3303eng.html
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2 Jun 2010
Sweden Scholarship: Doctoral student in Highway and Railway Engineering at KTH
Apply no later than 2010-08-10
Reference no.: A-2010-0437
The School of Architecture and the Built Environment at KTH has an open PhD-student position for the project: ”Real-time in-situ quality evaluation of asphalt pavements during installation (RIQE)”
This PhD research project on Real-Time In-situ Quality Evaluation of Asphalt Pavements During Installation (RIQE) aims at contributing to the development and evaluation of simple and fast real-time on-site quality control tools and methodologies for assessing and quantifying the effectiveness of the construction process in terms of characteristic mechanical and spacial properties of the pavement in its virgin state during and immediately after compaction.
Theoretical and experimental investigation of fresh mixture phenomena will be performed in the lab and in situ under real paving and compaction conditions. This means characterization and understanding of chemo-physical mechanisms during construction of asphalt pavements, focusing also on bonding, early damage and overstressing effects. The findings of the research are expected to result in proposals and, if feasible, in developments and validation of simple and fast real-time on-site quality control tools.
KTH accounts for one-third of Sweden’s technical research and engineering education capacity at university level. Education and research cover a broad spectrum – from natural sciences to all the branches of engineering as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. In addition to the research carried out by KTH’s Schools, a large number of both national and local Competence Centres are located at KTH. Various research foundations also finance a number of research programmes.
The School of Architecture and the Built Environment, ABE (Skolan för Arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad) is one of eleven schools at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH). Our research and educational program regards the future of our societies; how cities, buildings and infrastructure will be designed and built, how institutions and regulatory systems should be developed to produce a good living environment, and how to provide good development conditions for business.
Applicants qualifications
Candidate should be skilled in both theoretical modelling and experimental lab work and have a sound knowledge in material science and civil engineering (preferably in the field of bituminous materials and pavement construction). The PhD candidate should be fluent in spoken and written English and skilled in independent work. It is intended that the candidate perform parts of the work in Switzerland, taking advantage of the collaboration between KTH and EMPA -Swiss federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology.
The ABE School is comprised of seven departments and four centers for advanced research, many led by internationally renowned scientists. The School has about 1300 undergraduate and 300 graduate students studying everything from architecture, civil and architectural engineering, and land and water resources engineering to philosophy, economics and planning.
To address its varied work, KTH aims to employ a diversity of talent and thus welcomes applicants who will add to the variety of the University, especially as concerns its gender structure.
Employment
Time limited employment. Start date according to agreement.
Application procedure
Application via e-mail:
(Applications only accepted by e-mail, please attach your CV.)
Apply no later than 2010-08-10
Reference no.: A-2010-0437
Contact
Professor Manfred Partl
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