Postdoctoral Researcher in Mathematics Education

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Mathematics Education

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Offer DescriptionResearch Centre School of STEM Education, Innovation & Global StudiesPost title Postdoctoral Researcher in Mathematics EducationLevel on Framework Level 1Post duration 1 Year Fixed Term ContractDublin City UniversityDublin City University (DCU) is a leading innovative European University, proud to be one of the world’s leading Young Universities. DCU is known as Ireland’s University of Impact, with a mission to ‘transform lives and societies’ and focuses on addressing global challenges in collaboration with key national and international partners and stakeholders.DCU has over 20,000 students in five faculties spread across three academic campuses in the Glasnevin-Drumcondra area of North Dublin. Thanks to its innovative approach to teaching and learning, the University offers a ‘transformative student experience’ that helps to develop highly sought-after graduates. DCU is currently No. 1 in Ireland for Graduate Employment Rate, and for graduate income (CSO).DCU is a research-intensive University and is home to a number of SFI-funded Research Centres. The University participates in a range of European and international research partnerships. DCU is also the leading Irish university in the area of technology transfer as reflected by licensing of intellectual property.As a ‘People First’ institution, DCU is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – a University that helps staff and students to thrive. The University is a leader in terms of its work to increase access to education, and is placed in the world’s Top 10 for reducing inequalities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.Research Career FrameworkAs part of this role the researcher will be required to participate in the DCU Research Career Framework. This framework is designed to provide significant professional development opportunities to Researchers and offer the best opportunities in terms of a wider career path.Background & RoleWe seek a postdoctoral researcher to work on an Irish Research Council-funded project focused on mathematical knowledge for teaching (MKT), based on empirical data to be collected in South Africa. The context of the work is an innovative NGO sector project that is developing a hybrid primary MKT course to run alongside their after-school maths club programme. In a context ofwidespread gaps in teachers’ mathematical knowledge the study explores possibilities for improving MKT through a course that includes in-person and WhatsApp API platform-based components.Participants on the course will be primary teachers and youth facilitators leading after-school maths clubs. Data is anticipated to include participants’ WhatsApp-based responses to programme tasks, in-person task-based interviews and affective responses. The fellowship period will mostly be based in Ireland, with periods of residency in South Africa.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not restricted to, the following:

• Literature review of mathematical knowledge for teaching in the global south
• Data collection in South Africa
• Data analysis
• Taking leadership in writing up for publication, findings related to the nature of, and changes in, the mathematical knowledge for teaching and affective responses of course participants, in good quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Disseminating research findings across academic and development policy-oriented audiences
• Independent and collaborative publication of papers is expected
• Participation in project meetings
• Contribution to project meetings organisation and project logistics
• Contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at DCU

Qualifications and ExperienceEssential

• Applicants should have a PhD in Mathematics Education.
• A full driving licence for local travel in South Africa for data collection will be necessary.

Desirable

• Experience in research-informed development projects in mathematics education.
• Independent and collaborative research experience.
• A record of good quality peer-reviewed publications.

Candidates will be assessed on the following competencies:Discipline knowledge and Research skills – Demonstrates knowledge of a research discipline and the ability to conduct a specific programme of research within that disciplineUnderstanding the Research Environment – Demonstrates an awareness of the research environment (for example funding bodies) and the ability to contribute to grant applicationsCommunicating Research – Demonstrates the ability to communicate their research with their peers and the wider research community (for example presenting at conferences and publishing research in relevant journals) and the potential to teach and tutor studentsManaging & Leadership skills – Demonstrates the potential to manage a research project including the supervision of undergraduate studentsEssential TrainingThe postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training: Orientation, Health & Safety, Data Protection (GDPR) and all Cyber Security Awareness Training. Ethics training as required across the partner Irish (DCU) and South African (Wits) institutions will also need to be taken. Other training may need to be undertaken when required.Salary Scale:IUA Postdoctoral Researcher Salary Scale – (Point 1) €44,347 – (Point 2) €44,941Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policyClosing date: Sunday 6th October 2024For more information on the School of STEM Education, Innovation & Global Studies, please visit:Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:Professor Hamsa Venkat, Naughton Family Chair in STEM Education, School of STEM Education, Innovation & Global Studies, Dublin City University.Email:Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.Application Procedure:Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload:1) Curriculum Vitae2) Cover Letter3) Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the Vacancy).Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer. In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 – 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes. The University’s Athena SWAN Bronze Award signifies the University’s commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in theWhere to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Other Education Level PhD or equivalentAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Dublin City University Country Ireland GeofieldContact CityDublin WebsiteStreetGlasnevin Postal CodeDublin 9STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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€44347 per year

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Dublin

Job date

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:55:29 GMT

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