10 Apr 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
KU Leuven- Research Field
Astronomy » Other
Educational sciences » Learning studies- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Belgium- Application Deadline
30 May 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
38 hours/week- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Reference Number
BAP-2024-215- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Planetariums are science centers in which the public is exposed to the fascinating world of the (night) sky. The projections on the planetarium dome allow for an immersive experience that fosters the natural interest in astronomy. Most planetariums provide also educational services and many schools organise a planetarium visit in the context of the science curriculum. The impact of these planetarium visits on learning, however, is vastly unexplored. In this project, we will focus on the apparent motion of the Sun and stars and their daily and yearly changes. Our ongoing research on students’ understanding of these apparent motions shows remarkable results: not only secondary school but also university students have difficulties explaining the apparent motions and do not use a correct model in their explanation. The goal of this project is to better understand student difficulties and the role planetarium visualisations can play to scaffold student understanding. Based on these insights, we will design and evaluate optimised learning materials to tackle the difficulties. We will do this in close collaboration with the Brussels Planetarium. By carrying out the proposed project, together with our multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the international growing field of Astronomy Education Research.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Astronomy
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Educational sciences
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Physics
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Psychological sciences
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Languages
- DUTCH
- Level
- Good
Additional Information
Benefits
- Full-time fixed-term employment as a doctoral fellow (1 year, renewable, up to 4 years total), with an attractive fellowship.
- Member of Arenberg Doctoral School, with many opportunities for professional development
- Member of a young research group with regular opportunities to participate in international scientific conferences and interaction with international colleagues
Eligibility criteria
- you hold a master's degree in Physics or Astronomy or Psychology or Educational Sciences - with very good study results (at least level 'cum laude'), or will obtain this very soon
- a teacher's degree from a university with a focus on physics education is a plus
- you have a strong interest in both education and science
- you have an excellent knowledge and command of English
- a good knowledge of Dutch is an asset (data collection with students)
- you are meticulous, systematic and persistent, but also sociable and focused on cooperation
Selection process
For more information please contact Prof. dr. Mieke De Cock, tel.: +32 16 32 42 48, mail: [email protected] or Prof. dr. Wim Van Dooren, tel.: +32 16 32 57 55, mail: [email protected] .
You can apply for this job no later than 30/05/2024 via the online application tool
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- KU Leuven
- Country
- Belgium
- State/Province
- Vlaams Brabant
- City
- Leuven
- Postal Code
- 3000
- Street
- Leuven
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://easyapply.jobs/r/Yk34tcY21Gk9BY1vXcNU
Contact
- State/Province
Leuven- City
Vlaams Brabant- Street
Leuven- Postal Code
3000
STATUS: EXPIRED
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