Postdoctoral Position in Statistics Education

University of Copenhagen

Three-year postdoc at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Centre for University Science Education to design and experimentally study authentic statistics and data-science learning activities for university science students.

Copenhagen, DenmarkDepartment of Science Education, Novo Nordisk Foundation Centre for University Science Education (NNF-USE)Starting monthly salary DKK 39,993, approximately EUR 5,350 at August 2026 level, with negotiable supplement

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Employment

Vacancy terms

Career stage: Postdoctoral researcher
Employment type: Not stated
Contract: Not stated
Contract ends: Not stated
Original contract term: 3 years
Schedule: 37 hours per week, full time
Workplace: Not stated
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Salary: Starting monthly salary DKK 39,993, approximately EUR 5,350 at August 2026 level, with negotiable supplement
Department or school: Department of Science Education, Novo Nordisk Foundation Centre for University Science Education (NNF-USE)
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Role

Responsibilities

Design and experiment with study and research activities
Collect and analyse experimental data
Publish in high-quality journals
Participate in project and local research activities
Teaching and dissemination about 20%

Candidate profile

Qualifications and requirements

Qualifications

PhD in statistics education or data science education by 1 January 2027
Master degree in statistics or closely related field
Documented university-level statistics teaching proficiency
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Requirements

Documented university-level statistics teaching, preferably service courses for students of other natural sciences.
PhD in statistics education or data science education by 1 January 2027, plus a master degree in statistics or closely related field.
Statistics education research
Data analysis
Didactical design
Design-based research
ATD methods
Curriculum analysis

Preferred qualifications

Research in statistics education connected to natural science
Design-based statistics education research with university teachers
Research within the Anthropological Theory of the Didactic

Employment conditions

37 hours per week, full time
3 years

Employment package

Benefits

Starting monthly salary DKK 39,993, approximately EUR 5,350 at August 2026 level, with negotiable supplement
Employer pension contribution of 18.07%. Eligible Danish and foreign applicants may qualify for tax reductions under stated conditions. Visa or relocation support is not explicitly stated.
37 hours per week, full time
3 years

Application

Documents and steps

Documents

CV, max 1 page
Up to three relevant publications
Cover letter, max 2 pages
Master and PhD diplomas or expected completion documentation
Research statement, max 2 pages
Complete publication list
Documentation of teaching qualifications

Steps

Apply electronically through the University of Copenhagen Talentech/Statens Rekrutteringsløsning form.

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