Researcher in Digital Learning and educational developmentSchool of Industrial Engineering and Management at KTHKTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Job descriptionKTH's Digital Learning division brings together cutting-edge research and experience in digital media and learning. We develop knowledge and design digital platforms, online courses, and videos to support education and learning. The unit conducts research and development as well as training and supervision. We are looking for a researcher who will lead and/or participate in research and development projects within the digital transformation of education. This position will also involve project management and change management. The researcher is expected to be able to use Swedish as a working language within three years. A language plan is developed, if necessary, upon employment. The researcher will participate in the management object of e-learning at KTH, which is the function responsible for developing and managing the university's digital learning environment. The researcher will also be a member of the digital learning research cluster and participate in research activities, supervision, and funding applications. The researcher will be involved in making recommendations for KTH's digital educational platforms based on pedagogical considerations. The researchers will also develop teaching materials about KTH's digital educational environments and will inspire and supervise KTH's teachers as they learn how to utilize digital environments in their classrooms. What we offer
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We hope to hire someone who has the ability to carry out research and development projects independently and in groups, supervise others, and enjoy working in a dynamic and flexible working environment. To fit into the group, you must have good social skills, including the ability to encourage collaboration in projects. Equal treatment and diversity issues will also be considered, with a special focus on gender equality. Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency. Trade union representativesYou will find contact information to trade union representatives on KTH's webbpage. ApplicationLog into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad. Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application. Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). About the employmentThe employment is valid until further notice (permanent post) according to agreement. Other informationStriving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values. For information about the processing of personal data in the recruitment process please read here. We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons. Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence Type of employment Permanent position
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