The University of Luxembourg invites applications for the following vacancy in its Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education

Doctoral Candidate in Educational Theory and Policy (M/F)

Ref. F3-130009
Full-time, 40 hrs/week (net salary in the range of € 2,000 per month)
Fixed term contract: 3 years (with the possibility of renewal for a fourth year)
Student and employee status

The successful candidate will be based in the Institute of Education and Society (History, Theory and Sociology of Education) within the LCMI Research Unit. The candidate will be required to conduct research leading to the completion of a doctoral thesis in the field of educational theory and policy. The candidate will contribute to a programme of work led by Prof Dr Gert Biesta. Within this programme, research is currently being undertaken on the following topics:
(1) the theory, philosophy and policy of teacher education;
(2) comparative research on traditions of theory and research in education;
(3) the role of research in the improvement of educational practice;
(4) the policy and practice of citizenship education, particular at a European level;
(5) developing educational theory: practical skills education; the limits of constructivism; the idea of metamorphosis in education.

Proposals that focus on the theory and philosophy of teacher education, and proposals that focus on the analysis and reconstruction of French educational theory and research in international comparison are particularly welcomed.

Your Role

Completing a doctoral thesis in the field of Educational Theory and Policy in one of the five areas mentioned above;
Presentations at national and international conferences;
Preparation of single-authored and co-authored publications (journal articles; book chapters);
Providing occasional assistance with the organisation of seminars, conferences, and other research-related events;
Possibility of limited teaching in one of the Faculty's teaching programmes

For further information please contact:
Prof. Dr Gert Biesta
Email: gert.biesta@uni.lu

Your Profile

A good Master’s degree in Education (educational theory; educational philosophy; educational policy; curriculum studies) or a cognate area;
Excellent written and spoken proficiency in English and additional proficiency in either French or German

We offer

An exciting, international , multilingual research environment.
Attractive remuneration.
Participation in the Doctoral School in Educational Sciences

Further Information

Candidates should submit the following documents:

Motivation letter (1,000 words maximum)
Curriculum vitae (including a list of publications if applicable)
A short (2,000-3,000 words) thesis proposal that focuses explicitly on one of the five research areas mentioned above. This should define a specific area of research interest, provide an indication of relevant literatures to be engaged, and discuss design and methods as appropriate
Copy of diplomas
Full transcripts of previous degrees

The names and contact details of two referees (including MA dissertation/thesis supervisor where applicable)

The successful candidate should be able to take up the position no later than January 2014.

Please apply online (in English) by 18 November 2013.