PhD in recruitment and equality in science and engineering education
Chalmers University of Technology
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What does policy and practice for recruitment to university STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education look like, and what are the consequences for equality and social justice? Much research and initiatives to counter inequitable participation in STEM has focused on students’ perceptions and experiences. There is a need for research that directs attention to social structures, including the connections between societal and political ideas, recruitment activities, and the experiences of students and young people. We seek candidates interested in researching this important area.
About the research project
This PhD project will focus on understanding the arena for broadened recruitment and participation in STEM university education, from policy to practice. Patterns of participation in STEM disciplines are inequitable, including a lack of gender equality and representation of marginalized populations. Research has often focused on student experiences and social norms influencing equality, but we see a need for research that aims at understanding the role of other actors and factors in this arena. The goal is to understand how the problem of equal participation in STEM is represented in these other contexts, and what practices follow from this. This includes political policymaking, university organisation, and concrete outreach activities. We envision a PhD project that focuses on some part of this arena, using research approaches that could include for example textual/discourse analysis, interviews, participant observation and co-creative methods. The exact design of the project will be decided by the student together with the supervisors.
Information about the division and the department
You will be part of the Division for Engineering Education Research at the Department of Communication and Learning in Science, and join our graduate school Communication and Learning in STEM . At the division, we conduct research and education with a focus on teaching and learning, particularly in higher technical education. You will contribute to our research theme focusing on Critical perspectives on identities, policies and practices in Higher Education , and be part of a group of researchers working on questions of broadened participation in STEM education. There are ample possibilities for collaborations and networking with national and international researchers in the field.
Main responsibilities
As a PhD student, your primary responsibility will be to conduct doctoral research while completing relevant coursework. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing. The position generally also includes teaching or other duties corresponding to 20% of working hours.
Key responsibilities include:
Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here .
Qualifications
To be qualified for this position, the applicant should have:
The following experiences will strengthen your application:
Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.
What we offer
Chalmers provides a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg .
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence . Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.
Application procedure
The application should be written in English and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.
CV:(Please name the document: CV, Family name)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.
Personal letter:(Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus
Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.
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Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.
Application deadline: 2025-04-11
For questions, please contact:
Anders Johansson,
[email protected]
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