[Maths-Education] Postgraduate Opportunity in the Mathematics Education Centre - Loughborough University

[Paul Hernandez-Martinez]

Postgraduate Opportunity in the Mathematics Education Centre
Loughborough University

Are you interested in the teaching, learning and assessment of  
mathematics or mathematically-based subjects at university level?
Would you like to join a vibrant and internationally-renowned group at  
the forefront of teaching and learning developments in higher education?

The Centre has funding for a well-qualified student to enable him or  
her to undertake research in the Mathematics Education Centre  
commencing October 2010. The studentship is valued at £13,590 plus  
tuition fees at the UK/EU rate.

The closing date for this studentship is September 3rd 2010.

The MEC is an internationally renowned centre of teaching, learning  
and support. It is a key player in many high-profile national  
initiatives. Being part of a School of Mathematics, it has especially  
strong collaborative links with colleagues in the Department of  
Mathematical Sciences and as such is well-placed to research and  
impact directly upon higher education practice. With a growing number  
of academic staff and research students it provides a vibrant,  
supportive community with a wealth of experience upon which to draw.  
Centre staff are interested in supervising PhD students on topics  
related to their research interests, which include developing  
mathematics teaching at university level, undergraduate mathematics  
and mathematical identity, the development and evaluation of  
mathematics support, engineering mathematics - curriculum development  
and innovation, enhancing learning and teaching using technology. A  
full list of research interests can be found here:  
http://mec.lboro.ac.uk/pages/research_interests.html.

Entry Requirements: All candidates must have (or expect to gain) a  
good honours degree (usually at least 2.1) in Mathematics, Education,  
Psychology or a related discipline. Essential for success are good  
English language skills, both oral and written.

Application: Formal applications can be made online:  
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/prospectus/pg/essential/apply/index.htm

In addition, applicants should submit the following.

one-page CV summarising relevant experience and skills.
one-page cover letter describing their reasons for wishing to  
undertake PhD study, indicating an area of interest and the personal  
qualities that they will bring to this study.
two-page essay on one or more issues affecting learning in  
undergraduate mathematics. It may include personal experience as it  
pertains to mathematical learning and may include appropriate  
references if the applicant has access to these.
Submitted materials will be assessed for coherence, clarity and  
relevance. These materials can be sent directly to Professor Tony  
Croft, Mathematics Education Centre, Loughborough University LE11 3TU.

Contact

For further information on the MEC and the possibility of doctoral  
studies, contact Professor Tony Croft (a.c.croft at lboro.ac.uk),  
Professor Barbara Jaworski (b.jaworski at lboro.ac.uk) or Dr Carol  
Robinson (c.l.robinson at lboro.ac.uk).

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Paul Hernandez-Martinez
University of Manchester
School of Education
Room B4.10 Ellen Wilkinson Building
Manchester M13 9PL