Programming Languages for Computer Science Education

(ref. BAP-2022-852)

Laatst aangepast : 28/11/2022

You will join the team of prof. Tom Schrijvers within the DTAI division of the KU Leuven's Department of Computer Science. The team has a strong track record in programming language research (functional/logic programming, programming language meta-theory, ...) and the development of educational programming platforms (e-systant, eTeacher).

Project

In this project you develop new tools and techniques based on programming language technology to improve computer science education (computational thinking, programming, ...).

Profile

The candidate has a master degree in computer science and ideally also qualifications in computer science education.

Also desired are:

• a strong academic track record
• affinity for and background in programming language design and implementation
• practical programming skills
• practical educational experience

Offer

We offer a one-year full-time appointment as a PhD candidate. This appointment may be extended to a four-year appointment in order to complete a PhD student. The extension will depend on adequate performance and on the acquisition of funding.

Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. ir. Tom Schrijvers, tel.: +32 16 32 78 30, mail: [email protected].

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