[on behalf of Hendrik Drachsler]
Dear friends,
I’m glad to announce that we are looking for enforcement for our Learning
Analytics group at the Open University NL.
Right now we are looking for 1 post-doc and 2 PhDs more infos can be found
here:
https://www.academictransfer.com/employer/OU/
Please forward the positions to your networks and pinpoint outstanding
candidates to these opportunities.
The Welten Institute of the faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
is looking for a:
*Post-doc researcher learning Analytics *
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(1,0 fte) Temporary position for 4 years.
*Vacancy number FAC/PenOW/16027 *
The Open University is offering one Post-doc Position in Learning
Analytics. Within our international research projects we conduct research
on learning analytics in Higher Education settings. Learning analytics is
the measurement, collection, analysis and reporting of data about learners
and their contexts, for purposes of understanding and optimizing learning
and the environments in which it occurs. A related field is educational
data mining. We are looking for a post-doc to support our technical PhDs
in working with various datasets ranging from learning management systems
to physiological data collected over wearable devices. The selected
candidate should have rich experiences in developing analytics systems and
applying information retrieval or data mining techniques such as Spark, R,
Python for process mining and predictive analytics.
Requirements
· A PhD degree in a relevant academic subject area such as computer
or data science
· Solid background and skills in software design and machine learning
(e.g. Phyton)
· Specific expertise that is relevant for the job title would add to
the candidate’s fitness, e.g. user experience engineering, web services,
data processing, educational technologies
· Affinity with education, teaching and learning is an asset
· Creativity, self-management skills and cooperation skills
· Excellent academic writing and presentation skills
· An excellent command of spoken and written English
*Salary *
The maximum salary for a permanent and full-time position is € 2.654,=
gross per month (salary scale 11) in accordance with VSNU standards and
depending upon your qualifications and experience.
*2 PhD positions *
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*1. PhD in Learning Analytics *
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(1,0 fte) Temporary position for 4 years.
*Vacancy number FAC/PenOW/16028 *
The Open University is offering one PhD position in the field of Learning
Analytics and Educational Data Mining. Within our international research
projects we conduct research on learning analytics in Higher Education
settings. Learning analytics is the measurement, collection, analysis and
reporting of data about learners and their contexts, for purposes of
understanding and optimizing learning and the environments in which it
occurs. A related field is educational data mining.
We are looking for a PhD candidate to explore and analyze datasets from
learning management systems but also physiological wearable-computing
devices such as fit bits. The selected candidate should either be able to
apply information retrieval or data mining techniques such as Spark, R,
Python, or be able to visualize the findings from data mining processes
with Gephi, D3.js or equivalent visualization technologies. The ideal
candidate will have experiences in both fields.
Requirements
· A Master of Science degree in a relevant academic subject area,
such as computer science, data mining, artificial intelligence
· Solid skills and proven experience in software design and computer
programming (e.g. JavaScript, Web Services, HTML5, XML, R, Python, Gephi or
other visualisation techniques).
· Analytical skills, creativity, precision, proactivity, and passion
for research and technology
· Affinity with education, teaching and learning is an asset
· Creativity, self-management skills and cooperation skills
· Academic writing and presentation skills
· Good English skills (spoken and written)
· Preparedness to travel on a regular basis for international
activities
*2. PhD in wearable learning support and Learning Analytics *
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(1,0 fte) Temporary position for 4 years.
*Vacancy number FAC/PenOW/16029 *
The Open University is offering one PhD position in the field of wearable
learning support and learning analytics.The PhD project will be linked to
two currently running European research projects in the context of
formative assessment and experience transfer. The PhD will contribute to
this two projects with developing theoretical models for real-time feedback
systems in learning, build prototypes and do evaluation studies for
publication and reporting. The work of the PhD-student will be carried out
in the Welten Institute of the Open University of the Netherlands and will
be directed toward achieving a PhD-degree under the supervision of senior
researchers. The PhD-student will participate in the educational programme
of the Dutch Research School for Information and Knowledge Systems and the
Graduate School of the Open University of the Netherlands. During the first
6 months, the PhD student will contribute to setting up and fine-tuning a
PhD-plans for guiding the PhD-route. To a limited extent the candidate is
also offered the opportunity of being involved in other projects or
activities of the Welten Institute.
Requirements
· A Master of Science degree in a relevant academic subject area such
as computer science, human computer interaction, or educational technology
· Solid background and skills in software design and computer
programming (e.g. Java, JavaScript, web-technologies, mobile technologies)
· Background knowledge in hardware prototying platforms (Arduino,
Rasperry PI) and real-time data systems
· Background knowledge in educational processes and learning theories
or applied cognitive science
· Specific expertise that is relevant for the job title would add to
the candidate’s fitness, e.g. user experience engineering, web services,
data processing, educational technologies or teaching
· Affinity with education, teaching and learning is an asset
· Creativity, self-management skills and cooperation skills
· Excellent academic writing and presentation skills
· An excellent command of spoken and written English
*Salary *
PHD students will be initially appointed for a period of 15 months. The
appointment will be extended to four years when progress and performance
are good. The salary is € 2.174,= gross per month in the first year and is
expected to increase to € 2.779,= in the fourth year, for a fulltime
appointment, contingent on satisfactory performance.
*Studying online anywhere in the Netherlands and Belgium (Flanders) *
The Open Universiteit (OU) is the university in the Netherlands where
students study part-time and follow online and activating education in
bachelor and master degree programmes in seven fields of study.
Characteristics of the education are openness, flexibility and quality.
Enhancing the study success of students is an important point of focus.
More than 15.000 students are studying at the OU and the OU has 531
employees. The OU has a network of fifteen regional study centres in the
Netherlands and six in Belgium (Flanders). The head office is situated in
Heerlen.
The most modern technologies and educational insights are applied in
bachelor and master programmes and courses and also in projects and
programmes with partners. Nationally and internationally the OU plays a key
role in the innovation of higher education. Education and research are
closely interrelated which guarantees that the current state of science is
applied. The OU not only invests in research in the various academic
disciplines, but also in research in learning sciences and learning
technologies.
*Satisfied students *
For several consecutive years, the OU has achieved the top 2 position in
the National Students Survey among the fourteen Dutch universities.
Students at the OU are very satisfied about their study with respect to
content, study load, scientific skills, preparation professional career,
teachers, tests and assessments, information and quality. In the Dutch
university guide ‘Keuzegids Universiteiten 2016’,in which bachelor studies
of the fourteen universities are compared, students and experts rank the OU
as the second best university. In the Dutch university guide ‘Keuzegids
Masters 2016’ the OU is ranked as the second best university for masters
too.
*Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences *
The faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences is strong in education
and research. The faculty offers scientific bachelor and master studies
Psychology and a master Educational Sciences. Four different master studies
Psychology are offered: Work and organizational psychology, Health
psychology, Clinical psychology and Lifespan psychology. The research
programme of the scientific field of psychology is positioned within one of
the four afore-mentioned fields of study of psychology. The
Welten-instituut is the research centre for learning, teaching and
technology. It is a department of the faculty which plays an important role
in research into the innovation of education and professionalization of
teachers, both nationally and internationally.
In the National Students Survey 2015 the bachelor and master studies
Psychology were rated as the best studies in their rankings and the master
Educational Sciences received a high satisfaction score. And in the Dutch
university guide ‘Keuzegids Universiteiten 2016’ in which bachelor studies
of the fourteen Dutch universities are compared, students and experts rated
the bachelor study Psychology of the OU as the best in this field of study
of the universities. And additionally in the Dutch university guide
‘Keuzegids Masters 2016’ the master Psychology ranks the first place in its
ranking.
*Station *
Heerlen, The Netherlands
*Additional information *
For more information about this vacancy you can contact
Hendrik.Drachsler@xxxxx or Marcus.Specht@xxxxx
For additional information about the Open Universiteit and the Welten
Institute, you can visit our websites www.ou.nl en www.ou.nl/psychologie
The Open Universiteit provides good secondary benefits such as training,
mobility, part-time employment and paid parental leave.
*Application Procedure *
Letters of application should be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae. Please
write the vacancy number both on the letter and the envelope and send the
application to:
Open Universiteit, GSO/AenO/Personeels-, salaris-, en financiële
administratie, Postbus 2960, 6401 DL Heerlen, The Netherlands.
You can also apply by sending these documents by e-mail to
solliciteren@xxxxx
*Closing date: 27.06.2016 *
