About Position/Job
The University of Groningen invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in Measuring Critical Language and Multimodal Awareness (CLMA) Proficiency as part of the research project Critical language and multimodal awareness: a key competency for future-oriented graduates. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop innovative assessment tools that evaluate both educators’ and students’ proficiency in critical language and multimodal awareness. The project explores how language and visual communication shape thought and behavior, and integrates evidence-informed educational interventions into Dutch higher education. The PhD candidate will collaborate closely with the CLCG research team, contribute to teaching, attend international conferences, and produce a cumulative doctoral dissertation over four and a half years. Starting in January or March 2026, this role provides
Position/Job Details
- Position: PhD Researcher / Junior Researcher
- Institution: University of Groningen
- Department: Faculty of Arts, Centre for Language and Cognition Groningen (CLCG)
- Research field: Pedagogy, Educational Innovation, Language and Multimodal Awareness
- Location: Groningen, Netherlands
- Number of posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term PhD
- Start Date (Anticipated): January or March 2026
- Working Hours: 100%
- Salary Range: €3,059 – €3,881 per month (gross, scale P)
- Required Degree/Diploma: Master
Research area
- Critical language awareness
- Multimodal communication
- Educational interventions and assessment
- Measurement and evaluation of competencies
- Higher education pedagogy
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Research Master’s or Master’s degree in any related field
- Excellent academic writing in English
- Interest in research methods and higher education
- Willingness to conduct fieldwork and engage in interdisciplinary approaches
- Collaboration and teamwork skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in educational assessment tool development
- Knowledge of AI-assisted measurement methods
- Prior engagement with pedagogical research projects
Key Responsibilities
- Develop tools to measure CLMA proficiency for educators and students
- Conduct integrative literature reviews and empirical research
- Collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data
- Co-develop academic publications and a cumulative doctoral dissertation
- Participate in teaching activities and research group meetings
- Attend conferences and engage with international research networks
Application Process
How to Apply: Submit online via the University of Groningen application platform. Only applications submitted through the official platform will be considered.
Required Documents:
- Motivation letter (max. 2 pages)
- Curriculum Vitae with publication list
- Copy of (Research) Master diploma and grades
- Copy of (Re)Master thesis
- Writing sample (MA thesis or published work in English)
- Contact details of 2 academic referees
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Immediately
- Deadline: 1 October 2025, 23:59 CET
- Interview Date: November 2025
Useful Links
- Institution Website: University of Groningen
- Official Notification Link: click here PhD Position CLMA
- Apply now: Submit Application
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