Post-doctoral Research Associate - Reading, United Kingdom - University of Reading

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A Post-doctoral Research Associate is required for a study into the learning of French, German, and Spanish in primary schools in England.

The project will examine young learners' linguistic progression over the four years of language learning in primary school (from age 7 to 11) and will explore the individual, instructional, and contextual factors that influence young learners' language learning, in particular within classroom settings in English-speaking countries where exposure to the language being learned is limited.


The Progression in Primary Languages project is led by Dr Rowena Kasprowicz and funded through a UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship.


You will have:

  • A doctorate in education / applied linguistics or a related discipline
  • Proven quantitative (e.g. experimental) and qualitative research skills
  • Advanced knowledge of Spanish (i.e. degreelevel or equivalent preferred)
  • Experience working in schools (in a teaching and/or research capacity)
  • Knowledge of foreign language education in England
The role is available part-time at 0.5FTE starting 10th October 2023 until 31st December 2025.


Informal contact details

Contact role:

Associate Professor in Second Language Education, UKRI Future Leaders Fellow


Contact name:

Rowena Kasprowicz


Contact phone:

Closing date: 29 September 2023


Interviews will be held:

TBA


The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and Champions LGBT+ rights organisation.

Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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