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The JYU is a nationally and internationally significant research university and an expert on education that focuses on human and natural sciences.
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The Finnish Institute for Educational Research is seeking to recruit
a Postdoctoral Researcher in research on cultural literacy and social inclusion
starting November 1, 2024 (or as agreed) until December 31, 2026
The Postdoctoral Researcher will work in the Horizon Europe-funded project Advancing Cultural Literacy for Social Inclusion through Dialogical Arts Education (d@rts) and other similar tasks. The d@rts project investigates how performing arts education in formal and non-formal contexts can reimagine cultural literacy as a dialogical practice, that enhances social cohesion and inclusion. The project aims to understand how cultural literacy competence is formed in the context of performing arts education (music, dance, drama), build tools for assessing cultural literacy, and give policy recommendations that can build long-term social inclusion. The project will use both qualitative, quantitative, and participatory research methods. The research will take place in collaboration with research partners from Norway, Germany, Italy, Serbia, Uganda, and New Zealand.
Duties and requirements
The duties include research and publication activities comprising data collection and analysis of qualitative and possibly also quantitative data, co-writing research reports as well as scientific articles to be published in peer-reviewed journals, participation in scientific conferences, and dissemination. The work will be done in close collaboration with other researchers involved in the project, both in Finland and in the partner countries.
Postdoctoral Researcher is required to have a doctoral degree in a relevant field, such as education, cultural or organisation studies, social sciences, or a related discipline; a strong ability for independent scientific work; and excellent writing and interaction skills in English and passable skills in Finnish. The applicant must have an active approach to working in international collaboration.
The applicant is expected to have skills to conduct qualitative analyses such as content or discourse analysis or ethnographic analysis, as well as basic statistical analysis. The applicant is also expected to be willing to develop one’s understanding of the construct of cultural literacy competence and the relationships between cultural literacy, performing arts education, and social inclusion.
The duties, qualification requirements and language skills of a Postdoctoral Researcher are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines.
What does the University of Jyväskylä offer as an employer?
You become part of our international and multi-science community where the welfare of each individual is important. At the University of Jyväskylä, we offer a great and lively campus area with opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. To find useful information about the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä, and living in Finland, see the Handbook for international staff and visitors.
The monthly salary will be approximately 3 700 – 4 000 EUR (gross income, excluding holiday bonus) depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
A trial period of six months will be used at the beginning of the employment.
How to apply
Please attach the following documents in English as PDF files to your online application form:
Curriculum vitae (CV), including personal ORCID ID (a template from The Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity is preferred)
A motivation letter highlighting your match to the project’s topics and your experience in working and publishing in international collaboration (“cover letter” on the online application form, 1-2 pages)
A numbered list of scientific publications and other publications showing the applicant’s ability and merits using the guidelines of the Research Council of Finland
Relevant certificates/diplomas
Names and contact information of 1-3 referees ("other attachment" on the online application form)
For further information, please contact the project leader, Research Professor Dr. Terhi Nokkala, terhi.p.nokkala@jyu.fi.
Information for the applicant
The application form cannot be saved as draft. However, after submitting you can return to edit your application via the link you receive by email. The application can be edited until the application deadline.
You have 6 hours to complete your application before the timeout.
The JYU is a nationally and internationally significant research university and an expert on education that focuses on human and natural sciences.
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