PhD candidate ‘Self-regulated learning’

24 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Utrecht University

Research Field

Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

22 Mar 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

40.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

What is needed to promote students’ self-regulation through assessment? As a PhD candidate within the chair ‘Educational Scholarship in Veterinary Medicine’ at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, you will investigate the concept of ‘self-regulated learning’ in relation to assessment in close collaboration with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary.

Your job
In this position, you will not only conduct research on learning, but you will also have the opportunity to learn a lot yourself. This includes intensive guidance, close collaboration with colleagues from the team, and the chance to participate in the PhD programme within the Life Sciences Educational Research (LSER) programme , where you can further develop your academic and personal skills and competencies. Through the collaboration between the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary, you will have the opportunity to conduct research from an international and interdisciplinary perspective and expand your network.

In recent years, the focus within assessment has shifted more from an evaluative function to a supportive, insightful function. It is essential that students increasingly take control and responsibility for their own learning. For this to happen, assessment must provide students with relevant and meaningful information on which self-regulated learning can occur. To achieve this, more and more educational programmes are transforming their assessment programmes based on the principles of the concept of ‘Programmatic Assessment’.

As a PhD candidate, your focus lies in understanding what is necessary to promote self-regulated learning among students. What information is crucial, and how can it be best delivered? How do students process this information? How can its effectiveness be enhanced? And how does the evaluative nature of assessment impact these aspects? These are the questions you will explore throughout your journey.

During this trajectory, you will present research findings at workshops and conferences, collaborate with colleagues in the field to organise workshops and symposia related to your research, and publish your results in peer reviewed journals. Additionally, you will actively participate in teaching within the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

We are seeking a colleague who is passionate about scientific thinking. You should have a background in either the veterinary/medical domain or social sciences (MSc), with specific interest and expertise in educational sciences, particularly assessment issues. Furthermore, you bring:

• experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods;
• the ability to work systematically and project-oriented;
• strong analytical skills;
• an affinity for higher education;
• excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Dutch;
• a proactive mindset and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer:

• a position for one year, which will be extended by three years upon satisfactory performance;
• a working week of 32 to 40 hours and a gross monthly salary between €2,770 and €3,539 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale P under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU);
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development , leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities , as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University .

Selection process

As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, via the ‘apply now’ button.

Additional comments

For more information, please contact Professor Harold Bok at [email protected] .

Read the interview with Harold Bok about his experiences as vice dean of Education and involvement in the renewal of the Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in Veterinary Medicine in VETscience .

Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/338169/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universiteit Utrecht

Country

Netherlands

City

Utrecht

Postal Code

3584CL

Street

Yalelaan 7

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/338169/phd-candidate-self-regulated-learnin…

Contact

City

Utrecht

Website

http://www.uu.nl/

Street

Domplein 29

Postal Code

3512 JE

STATUS: EXPIRED