Postdoctoral Fellow in ICT in Education

Moscow, Russia

Laboratory for Digital Transformation of Education, Institute of Education, HSE University, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of Education.

About the Institute of Education

Institute of Education is a leading Russian think tank and center for research, training and professional networking in education with extended international partnership. Institute of Education is also a holder of unique high-quality databases on different levels of education in Russia that are gathered by its research centers and laboratories.

About the Laboratory for Digital transformation of education

The laboratory conducts fundamental and applied research in the field of digital transformation of the education system and educational organizations, use of advanced ICT/AI for Digital Transformation of Education, their inclusion and impact on the educational process, the role of artificial intelligence, immersive technologies and metaverses in teaching and learning.

The laboratory is involved in the large-scale projects "Artificial Intelligence in Education" of the HSE Artificial Intelligence Center (until the end of 2024) and the strategic project "Digital Transformation" of the HSE University (until 2030).

We conduct a wide range of studies on the impact of digital tools and technologies on student success and educational outcomes. We have a direct impact on government policy in the field of digital transformation of education.

Requirements

The general requirements for the postdoctoral fellowship positions are the following:
●      Candidates must hold a recent PhD degree in ICT in education/technology-enhanced learning, artificial intelligence and machine learning or related fields, which was awarded over the last 5 years or received before starting work at HSE University by an internationally recognized university and has been assessed by external reviewers as having the potential to pursue research that is publishable in leading peer-reviewed journals;
●      We welcome researchers interested in applying their expertise to research topics in our Laboratory, especially in the use of advanced ICT, artificial intelligence and immersive technologies in education and the management of educational institutions;
●      The candidate must have a strong track record of successfully conducting research in the use of advanced ICT for the digital transformation of education or related fields;
●      Knowledge of Russian is not required as research and other activities are conducted in English. Therefore, fluent English is obligatory.

The position involves:

●      working under the direct supervision of Dr. Ivan Karlov, Laboratory Head;
●      participants are encouraged to work on research projects of the Laboratory along with pursuing their own research;
●      writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the Laboratory;
●      participation in the events of the Laboratory and other contribution to the Laboratory’s development;
●      public presentations of candidate’s own research to the academic community;
●      some teaching is encouraged, though not required;

Conditions

Appointments are made for one year. Postdoctoral fellows have high opportunity of renewal of the contract in case of outstanding performance.

HSE University offers postdoctoral fellows a competitive salary, the standard medical insurance plan, a working space equipped with a computer and free Internet access at the University.

Application Process

Applications must be written in English and submitted online. Please provide a CV, a statement of research interest, a publication list, and a recent research paper via an online application form. At least two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru before the application deadline. Please note that direct applications to the hiringLaboratory may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is January 31, 2023

Apply now

For more information:
-         about Postdoctoral Fellowship - Frequently Asked Questions
-         about HSE university – official web-site
-         Main contact person of the Laboratory for Digital Transformation of Education is:
          o  Irina Dvoretskaya – Research Fellow at the Laboratory for Digital Transformation of Education;
-         about international specialists' life in Moscow - International Faculty Support.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru