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Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37,000 students and about 4,700 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields. Notably, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, work together and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture.
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The Department of Psychology offers active and creative research- and educational environments for both employees and students. Further information regarding the Department of psychology can be found at our homepage www.psy.umu.se
We now seek to appoint a full-time postdoctoral researcher situated at the Department of Psychology. The employment is financed for a fixed-term of two years by research funding: The position may include teaching with a maximum of 20 %.
Project Description
The work will encompass a project that investigates the effects of cognitive learning strategies such as retrieval practice and spaced Learning in collaboration with an external company specialized in web-based learning platforms. The postdoctoral researcher will be situated at the Department of Psychology, Umeå University but will work closely with staff from the external company situated in Gothenburg. The work will include traveling back and forth to Gothenburg.
Competence
Qualifications
For more information contact associate professor Bert Jonsson, bert.jonsson@umu.se, phone +46907867612 or by mobile phone +46706777612 or Head of Department Mikael Henningsson +46907865798 or mikael.henningsson@umu.se
The application must include a verified CV and summary of scientific activity of relevance for the application. Please attach Pdf-files with selected publications (a maximum of 7).
The applicant must specify the desired date of starting the employment but no later than January 1, 2019.
Read more about the department at www.psy.umu.se
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | Enligt överenskommelse |
Salary | Månadslön |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Umeå |
County | Västerbottens län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | AN 2.2.1-1774-18 |
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Published | 02.Nov.2018 |
Last application date | 23.Nov.2018 11:59 PM CET |