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PhD Research Fellow in Special Needs Education and Mathematical Skills Assessment University of Oslo in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Education
Funding
Three-year full-time PhD Research Fellow position, with a possible fourth year including 25 percent career-promoting work. Salary is NOK 550,800–594,000 per annum depending on qualifications. The position is research training leading to a PhD degree; no tuition details are stated.
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Norway
University
University of Oslo
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PhD Research Fellow opportunity at the University of Oslo in Special Needs Education, with a strong focus on mathematical skills and difficulties, assessment tools, inclusive practice, and the relationship between math, language, and reading. The position is based in the Centre for Research on Special Needs Education and Inclusive Practice (SpedAims), within the Department of Special Needs Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences.
The project is connected to work package ABC123, which aims to further develop and validate instruments for assessing math difficulties within a response to intervention framework. The successful candidate will contribute to developing assessment tools, collecting and analyzing data, and helping design new studies. Depending on background and interests, the work may also include interventions and skill development using new or existing datasets.
This is a three-year full-time PhD position, with a possible fourth year that includes 25% other career-promoting work such as teaching, supervision, or research assistance. The fellowship is intended as research training leading to a PhD degree. Residence in Norway is expected during the fellowship period, though research stays or conferences abroad are encouraged.
Eligibility highlights: Master’s degree or equivalent in Special Needs Education, Education, Psychology, Assessment and Measurement, or another relevant field; strong academic grades; a thesis of at least 30 ECTS; and fluent oral and written English plus Norwegian or another Scandinavian language. Quantitative methodology and mathematical cognition/development are especially valued.
Funding: salary NOK 550,800–594,000 per year depending on qualifications. No tuition waiver or scholarship programme is mentioned; this is a salaried PhD research fellowship.
Application materials: cover letter, project description with progress plan, CV, transcripts, grading-system explanation for foreign applicants, proof of English proficiency, master thesis, publication list, and 2–3 references. Applications must be submitted in the university’s electronic recruiting system via Jobbnorge.
Location: Norway.
Funding details
Three-year full-time PhD Research Fellow position, with a possible fourth year including 25 percent career-promoting work. Salary is NOK 550,800–594,000 per annum depending on qualifications. The position is research training leading to a PhD degree; no tuition details are stated.
What's required
Applicants must be eligible for admission to the Faculty of Educational Sciences PhD programme. Required qualifications normally include a Master’s degree or equivalent in Special Needs Education, Education, Psychology, Assessment and Measurement, or another relevant field; a Master’s degree of 120 ECTS with at least grade B or equivalent; a master’s thesis of at least 30 ECTS graded at least B; a bachelor’s degree with at least grade C; for 5-year studies, an average grade of C or better for the first three years and B or better for the last two years; and fluent oral and written English and Norwegian or another Scandinavian language. Preference is given to applicants with familiarity with quantitative methodology and mathematical cognition/development. Personal qualities such as independence, teamwork, analytical ability, structured working style, and good communication are emphasized.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents: cover letter, 5–7 page project description with progress plan, CV, transcripts and grading explanation if needed, English proficiency documentation, master thesis, publication list, and 2–3 references. Submit the complete application and attachments through the Jobbnorge electronic recruiting system.
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