"Research Associate Centre for Early Mathematics Learning Causal Mechanisms"

Loughborough University - Centre for Early Mathematics Learning (CEML)

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 study the development of early mathematical skills and the causal relationship between specific mathematics skills and mathematics achievement. In collaboration with investigators, the postholder will carry out the delayed post-test phase of a randomised control trial. They will lead on data collection in schools, with the support of graduate and undergraduate research assistants. They will also contribute to an ongoing systematic review on numerical predictors of mathematical development. The postholder will further be involved in analysing and interpreting data collected, disseminating results, as well as in the preparation of draft manuscripts for journal publication.

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 should be directed to Dr Julia Bahnmüller, via email to j.bahnmuller@lboro.ac.uk

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification