IBBT-MICT-Ghent University (www.mict.be) is currently looking for a fulltime project researcher in the field of new media and ICT to conduct empirical research into the experience and effectiveness of learning games.
For more information, see below or here:
http://www.mict.be/JobOpeningIBBT-MICT-UGent.pdf
JOB OPENING: FULLTIME PROJECT RESEARCHER
in the field of new media and ICT
The IBBT research group for Media& ICT (IBBT-MICT) of the Department of Communication Studies, Ghent University, Belgium, seeks to fill a fulltime position as project researcher in the field of new media and ICT.
Job description
– You conduct research into the experience and effectiveness of learning games within the interdisciplinary Games @ School (G@S) project
– You perform high-level quantitative data-analysis using software packages such as SPSS and AMOS
– You write research reports and scientific publications
– You become an active member of a dynamic and international team of researchers
– You actively take part in the organization of the research unit
– You collaborate with colleagues with different disciplinary backgrounds and with other organizations and companies
– You support the teaching and organization of the Department of Communication Studies
Profile
– PhD or Master in Communication Studies, Psychology, Educational Sciences, Sociology or other relevant degree at Master level or above
– Previous experience with new media and ICT user research is considered a strong plus
– Strong expertise in methods for sociological, psychological or pedagogical research in general and for user research in particular
– Experience with experimental research (design, organization and data analysis)
– Strong skills in various techniques and software packages for statistical analysis
– An active interest in ICT and new media, including digital games and serious gaming
– Strong academic writing skills
– Academic grades and/or previous scientific publications are a plus
– Enthusiastic and dynamic personality, strong team spirit
Offer
– A stimulating working environment
– A dynamic, international and interdisciplinary team
– A challenging and diverse job
– A function in which you can further expand your methodological and social skills
Please send your application letters and extensive CV as soon as possible (before January 9 at the latest) to Evelien.DeWaeleDeGuchtenaere@UGent.be (+32 9 264.97.07) More information on the research group and the project in question can be found at www.mict.be