The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is inviting
applications for its PhD fellowship in didactics of mathematics. The fellowship
is available for international researchers.
The aim of the
fellowships is to support international research
ers holding a master degree in
didactics of mathematics, in mathematics/statistics, or in another relevant
field.
The Norwegian
University of Science and Technology is a public research university with
campuses in the cities of Trondheim, Gjøvik, and Ålesund in Norway, and has
become the largest university in Norway, following to the university merger in
2016.
Course
Level: Fellowship
is available to pursue PhD research programme.
Study
Subject:
Fellowship is awarded in the field of didactics of mathematics.
Scholarship
Award: The
position as PhD fellow follows code 1017 with a gross salary of NOK 435 100 a
year. A pension contribution of 2% of the salary will be deducted as an
obligatory premium to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
Number of
Scholarships: Not
Known
Scholarship
can be taken in Norway
Eligibility: The following criteria must
be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:
- The
position is open to researchers holding a master degree in didactics of
mathematics, in mathematics/statistics, or in another relevant field. A
solid background in mathematics at university level is required.
Experience from teaching mathematics in higher education is an advantage. - Master
students in their final year are also invited to apply. Employment will
then be postponed until the master degree is finished.
Nationality:
International
applicants are eligible to apply for the fellowship.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must have a master degree in didactics of mathematics,
in mathematics/statistics, or in another relevant field.
English Language
Requirements: Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants
who do not master a Scandinavian language must provide evidence of good
English language skills, written and spoken. - The
following tests can be used as such documentation: TOEFL, IELTS or
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate
of Proficiency in English (CPE). Minimum scores are: - TOEFL:
600 (paper-based test), 92 (Internet-based test)?IELTS: 6.5, with no
section lower than 5.5 (only Academic IELTS test accepted) CAE/CPE: grade
B or A.
How to
Apply: Applicants
can apply via online:
- Applications
are to be submitted electronically through this page. Preferably, all
attachments should be combined into a single file. - The
application should contain: CV, information about the applicant’s pedagogical
qualifications and experience, testimonials and certificates
Application
Deadline: The
application deadline is September 15, 2017.
