Contribute to the Development of High-Quality STEM Teaching as a PhD Researcher

2 months ago


Kongens Lyngby, Lyngby-Tårbæk Kommune, Denmark Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) Full time

Contribute to the development of high-quality STEM teaching at the university level with a focus on conceptual understanding. Engage in a career within university pedagogy and didactics of engineering education.

This PhD project is part of a strategic initiative at DTU, aiming to enhance student learning through their construction of conceptual understanding and grounding of learning outcomes. The project will investigate new experimenting forms of teaching and learning activities, centered around DTU's introductory physics course.

You will apply systematic approaches to investigate and document which elements of the experimenting teaching are crucial for students to achieve deeper learning and a better conceptual understanding. The project will focus on learning classical mechanics, using observation, interviews, and diagnostic multiple-choice tests.

A 3-6 month stay at an international collaboration university is expected, with the purpose of performing field studies and data analysis with one of the leading groups in the field.

Responsibilities and Qualifications
  • A BSc in physics followed by a master's degree in educational science, philosophy, physics, engineering, or similar.
  • Pedagogical training, preferably within high school or university teaching.
  • Basic knowledge of learning, student motivation, and didactics would be beneficial.
  • Experience with realizing experimental setups would be beneficial.
  • Knowledge of the Danish High School curriculum will be preferable.
  • Ability to work independently and plan and carry out complicated tasks.
  • Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.



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