Postdoktor i språk-, lese- og matematikkutvikling (WORDS2NUMBERS)

About the job

The University of Bergen (UiB) is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow for a three-year position at the Department of Education, Faculty of Psychology. The role is part of the WORDS2NUMBERS research project, funded by the Research Council of Norway. The position is based in Bergen, Norway, with some travel required for research collaboration and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the longitudinal relationships between language, reading, and mathematics, with a focus on the role of language skills in mathematical development.
• Analyze longitudinal data using advanced quantitative methods, including random-intercept cross-lagged panel models (RI-CLPM) and related approaches.
• Prepare and publish scientific articles, including first-author publications, and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Contribute to the development of assessment batteries, test materials, and questionnaires for the SpedAims cohort.
• Participate in planning, coordinating, and conducting assessments of children in the SpedAims cohort, as well as data preparation and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with research environments at UiB and the University of Oslo, including CREATE and SpedAims.

Qualifications

• A PhD in psychology, education, special needs education, speech and language therapy, language sciences, or a related field, or a submitted doctoral thesis before the application deadline.
• Experience with quantitative research and statistical analysis of empirical data.
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner, as well as collaborate effectively with others.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
• Interest in the development of children’s language, reading, and/or mathematical skills.

Personal qualities

• Experience with advanced longitudinal analyses or structural equation modelling, preferably using R, Mplus, or similar software.
• Research experience in language development, literacy, mathematical development, or learning difficulties.
• Experience with the development or administration of child assessments, questionnaires, longitudinal studies, or data collection in educational settings.
• Proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, particularly for communication with children and participating schools.

We offer

• Exciting research and career development opportunities in an interdisciplinary environment with national and international collaboration.
• A salary as a postdoctoral research fellow (code 1352) in the state salary scale, currently NOK 685,900 annually before taxes, with increases based on length of service.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• Good welfare benefits.

How to apply

Your application must include a brief account of your research interests and motivation for applying, relating to WP2 (max 2 pages), a CV, diplomas and transcripts, confirmation of submitted doctoral thesis if not yet completed, contact details of 2–3 referees (including your PhD supervisor), a complete list of publications, and copies of academic publications to be considered in the assessment. The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.

Contact

• Bjarte Furnes, first assistant professor, +47 55 58 68 74
• Liv Eide, deputy head of department, +47 55 58 48 30