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Centre for Mathematical Cognition
Fixed-term until 31 May 2027
Following a £10m grant from the ESRC, Loughborough University is seeking to appoint highly-motivated Research Associates to join the Centre for Early Mathematics Learning (CEML). CEML aims to transform research in early mathematics education by revealing new understanding of children’s early mathematical learning, designing and evaluating educational resources based on the science of mathematical learning, and working with teachers, early years practitioners and families to translate these findings to practice.
A Postdoctoral Research Associate role is available to work on studies using Conversation Analysis and a range of other qualitative approaches to further our understanding of young children’s interactions both inside and outside the mathematics classroom. In collaboration with investigators, they will design and carry out studies to explore the nature of successful mathematical learning interactions in Early Years settings, investigate the nature and characteristics of young children’s experience of mathematics outside the classroom and understand how Early Years professionals design curricula and learning activities to support young children’s mathematics learning.
Applicants should have a PhD in psychology, education or a related discipline, and a desire to work in an interdisciplinary centre focused on early mathematics learning.
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Camilla Gilmore at: G.Gilmore@lboro.ac.uk
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