丹麥哥本哈根大學2024年招聘博士后（“多語種高等教育交際能力的新模式”研究項目）
哥本哈根大學 （英文: University of Copenhagen; 丹麥文: Københavns Universitet；簡稱：UCPH / KU）坐落于丹麥王國首都哥本哈根，是丹麥最高學府，4EU＋聯(lián)盟、國際研究型大學聯(lián)盟、歐洲研究型大學聯(lián)盟、歐洲首都大學聯(lián)盟、歐洲大學協(xié)會成員。大學建于1479年，已有500多年歷史，從最初只對社會名流開放，現(xiàn)已發(fā)展成一所學科全面、集教育與科研于一身的世界研究型大學。
Postdoctoral position as part of the research project “Towards a new model of communicative competence in multilingual higher education”, funded by The Independent Research Fund Denmark
Copenhagen University
Denmark
April 02, 2024
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The Centre for Internationalisation and Parallel Language Use at the University of Copenhagen is offering a fully funded 2-year postdoctoral scholarship commencing 1 September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to undertake postdoctoral research as part of a 4-year collaborative project funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark and headed by Professor Slobodanka Dimova.
Background Current research suggests that the existing models of communicative competence (CC) fail to reflect the communicative practices in multilingual contexts. A multilingual understanding of CC is especially needed for applied linguistic research and professional work in linguistically diverse higher educational (HE) settings such as English-medium instruction (EMI) programs in geographical regions where English is not a dominant language. The question arises: How can we expand or refine the current communicative competence models to account for multilingual mediation in communication? Based on a cross-cultural comparative ethnography, this project seeks to expand the current conceptualizations of the communicative competence construct and theorize the enrichment of current theoretical frameworks.
The project “Towards a new model of communicative competence in multilingual higher education” addresses research questions related to 1) the communicative abilities that are needed to engage with tasks and activities, i.e., the language use domains, represented in the EMI classroom across the three university settings, i.e., University of Copenhagen (UCPH), University of Vienna (UV), and Chalmers University of Technology (Chalmers) ; 2) the aspects of communicative competence that assignments in the EMI courses across the three university contexts require; 3) perceptions and reflections on effective communication in EMI in introspective stimulated recall interviews with students and lecturers; and 4) the similarities and differences of the language use domains in the EMI classrooms across the three university contexts. Cross-contextual analyses of the EMI language use domain in three university cases (UCPH, UV, and Chalmers) will be applied to address the research questions. To sustain the richness and uniqueness of the cases, each case will be analyzed first independently and then comparatively by constructing meaningful linkages and relationships among cases.
Job description The postdoc will focus on collection and analysis of a variety of data types at Chalmers University of technology, including:
· classroom observation data (video recordings, teaching artifacts, and fieldnotes).
· textual data (written and oral assignments, tasks, exams, and student- produced answers).
· stimulated recall and interview data.
Qualification requirements Appointment as a postdoc presumes research qualifications on at least PhD level.
For more about postdoc positions and qualification requirements, see the Ministry of Education and Research's Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Assessment criteria The applicants will be assessed based on their research qualifications, including their publication record, their ability to undertake independent research and participate in collaborative teamwork, as well as their research potential in relation to the larger project described above.
More specifically, the applicant would have these professional as well as personal skills and qualifications:
· A relevant PhD degree with a specialization within the areas of applied linguistics, educational linguistics, or a related field
· Experience working with complex datasets
· Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative analyses of texts
· Good data management skills, and
· Good communication skills in English (both oral and written); Receptive proficiency in Swedish is not required but could be an advantage
Due to the collaborative nature of the project, it is essential that the candidate has excellent collaborative skills and a strong interest in being part of a close-knit research team.
Application Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now' below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format:
· Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
· CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
· Certified copy of original PhD diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
· Publication list (submitted publications should be marked with an asterisk)
· Monographs and edited volumes
· Peer-reviewed publications (e.g., journal articles, chapters, conference proceedings)
· Non-peer-reviewed publications (e.g., book reviews; articles in professional magazines)
· Presentations
· The applicants can submit up to 3 publications. The selected publications should be uploaded as attached documents labeled 1-3.
· Research plan that includes a short description of previous research, current research areas, and ideas about how the applicant's research background and current research interests can contribute to the current project (max. 2 pages).
Only documents submitted in Danish, English, Norwegian, or Swedish will be evaluated.
Place of employment The place of employment is the Centre for Internationalisaton and Parallel Language Use (CIP), Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.
Questions For further information and specific questions about the postdoc position, please contact the principal investigator, Slobodanka Dimova, slobodanka.dimova@hum.ku.dk.
The recruitment process Once the deadline for applications has expired, the director will consider advice from the appointment committee and select applicants for assessment. All applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted. The Dean will then set up an expert assessment committee to consider the applications. The selected applicants will be informed who is serving on the committee. They will be offered the opportunity to comment on the committee's assessment of their application before the appointment is announced.
Further information about the application procedure can be found on the University of Copenhagen's website: https: // jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige- stilling/rekrutteringsproces and is available from HR, e-mail: hrsc@hrsc.ku.dk. Please state ID number 211-1729/24-2I on request.
Remuneration and terms of employment The appointment is for a fixed term of 24 months and will be made in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). In addition, a total pension contribution of 17.1% of salary and pensionable supplements will be allocated. It will be possible to negotiate further supplements on the basis of qualifications.
We seek to reflect the breadth and diversity of society and encourage applications irrespective of personal background.
The deadline for applications is 2 April 2024 at 23:59 CET.
Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
