As a postdoctoral researcher you will work in a consortium of two universities (Utrecht University, Radboud University), five schools, and the institute for curriculum development SLO on the project ‘Computational Thinking and Mathematical Thinking: digital literacy in mathematics curricula’ funded by NRO, part of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO).

In technology-rich mathematics education, mathematics teachers nowadays experience two related challenges: fostering both mathematical thinking, central in the new Dutch mathematics curricula, and computational thinking, emphasised in the Dutch informatics curriculum and the curriculum.nu reform. The main research question of the proposed study is: How can a teaching-learning strategy, focusing on the use of digital tools, support 16/17-year-old pre-university students in developing computational thinking skills related to mathematical thinking in pure and applied mathematics courses? The consortium is setting up a theory-informed design study.
You will provide input mainly with respect to the computational thinking aspect of the project, collaborating closely with another researcher specialising in mathematical thinking.

The project is part of the programme for practice-oriented education research, and thus will result in scientific output as well as practical guidelines and materials for teaching and learning activities.

• a PhD degree;
• a background in computing science or computing education;
• an interest in mathematics education;
• familiarity with science teaching methodologies for mathematics and computing;
• familiarity with secondary education (preferably in the Dutch context);
• familiarity with educational research;
• willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team of researchers and teachers;
• good communication skills in English and in Dutch (or willingness to acquire these skills).

• employment: 0.7 FTE
• a maximum gross monthly salary of € 4,166 based on a 38-hour working week (salary scale 10)
• in addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• duration of the contract: 3 years
• classification in the Dutch university job-ranking system (UFO): Postdoctoral Researcher, Level 4;
• you will be able to make use of our Dual Career Service where our Dual Career Officer will assist with family related support, such as child care, and help your partner prepare for the local labour market and with finding an occupation

 
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You will work in a stimulating interdisciplinary environment of researchers and teachers. You will collaborate closely with your counterpart at Utrecht University and with teachers in the participating schools. Participating in the project, you will actively contribute to the ongoing innovation of science education in the Netherlands.
 
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