Doctoral Position in Education (Higher Education, Lifelong Learning and Working Life) Mid Sweden University in Sweden

Dalarna University is offering two doctoral positions in educational work leading to a PhD, with the research focus on teachers’ professional knowledge and how it can be generated, deepened, and used in the pedagogical practice of compulsory and upper secondary school. The doctoral education is rooted in the subject of educational work, a field closely connected to teacher education and concerned with institutional pedagogical practices across preschool, school, and higher education. The adverti...

Queen's University Belfast is advertising an unfunded PhD in the School of Psychology on inclusivity in higher education , with a focus on compassionate pedagogy , inclusive curriculum design , and positive student experiences . The project explores the experiences of students from under-represented backgrounds in higher education, identifying the contexts, barriers, and facilitators that shape belonging, academic self-efficacy, and student engagement. It uses a mixed-methods design, combining q...

Research Associate at the University of Bern (Rectorate, Bern, Switzerland). This is a permanent staff position at 80–100% starting January 1, 2027 or by agreement. The role supports the Rector in strategic, university policy, and institutional matters, with responsibilities including scientific research, preparation of presentations and briefings, committee coordination, and independent handling of demanding tasks. Profile: completed Master’s degree required; experience in higher education is p...

Cornell University is hiring 6-10 postdoctoral associates to join an ambitious initiative on AI education in higher education . The postdocs will work with the Center for Teaching Innovation and educational researchers across the university to support targeted pilots of AI across the curriculum. Successful candidates will collaborate with faculty teams from one or two of Cornell’s undergraduate and professional colleges to design, implement, and study curricular and pedagogical responses to AI. ...

A postdoctoral researcher position is available in the Philosophical Faculty of the University of Eastern Finland in the field of educational sciences or psychology . The appointment is part of the university’s reform of doctoral education and is intended to support doctoral graduates as they move toward an academic career and stronger readiness for external research funding. The role is built around a structured research plan with work packages and sub-goals, prepared together with a mentor and...