Overview
The Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, Universiti Brunei Darussalam is seeking a suitable PhD candidate for the Research Project “Promoting Understanding of Science Concepts through Professional Development of Science Teachers” (PUSC-PDST).
The research will utilise a model of professional development to develop abilities to improve teaching and learning practices which promote better understanding of science concepts and principles in Brunei.
Entry requirements:
Candidates must hold the following qualifications and experience:
- good undergraduate Honours degree (preferable First or Second Upper) in a Science subject or Science Education
- Master of Education degree in Science Education subject
- taught in a relevant Science subject in secondary education for a minimum of 3 years.
- English Language proficiency – at least pass in IELTS score of 6.0 OR TOEFL test 550 OR grade 6 in English language at GCE `O` Level OR a grade `C` in IGCSE (as a first or second Language)
- good communication skills in both Malay and English
- own a car and valid driving license.
First choice will be given to Brunei citizens or Permanent Residents. Overseas students may be considered as well.
Funding:
Scholarship funded by the Science & Technology Research Grant will be awarded on a competitive basis (via interview). ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED. The Scholarship will cover tuition fees plus a maintenance grant at the rate of (BND6,000.00 per annum, plus BND3000 per programme tuition fees).
The project is planned to start as soon as possible in December 2010 for full-time study. The Scholarship will be offered for one year in the first instance, and is renewable for a maximum of three years subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Application Process:
Candidates must make a formal application to the Universiti Brunei Darussalam Faculty of Research, Postgraduate Studies and Development. The deadline for receipt of applications is 16:00h on Thursday 30 December 2010.
How to apply:
Please send your completed application letter and full Curriculum Vitae to the:
Assistant Registrar,
Office of Postgraduate Studies and Research,
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Level 2, ILIA Building, Jalan Tungku Link,
Gadong BE1410
Brunei Darussalam
Email: Eliza Hashim
Tel: 2463001 Ext. 2303
Fax: 2460590
Candidates who need further information concerning the nature of the research that are not answered by the website can contact the Principal Researcher, by email only:
Dr Irene P-A Cheong,
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education,
Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
Email: Dr Irene Cheong
Source: https://www.ubd.edu.bn/admin/dept/personnel/advert/ad1010/index.html?