Research Fellowship in Language Assessment Literacy and Teacher Professional Development
Explore digital learning and teacher professional development through analysis of a unique MOOC research corpus.
Best for:Best for early-career researchers with a Master’s in language education, applied linguistics, or related fields, interested in digital learning, teacher training, and mixed-methods research.
Overview
This fellowship offers a 12-month research opportunity at the Centre for English, Translation and Anglo-Portuguese Studies (CETAPS) in Lisbon, Portugal. The successful candidate will investigate teacher professional development, Language Assessment Literacy, and formative assessment within a longitudinal MOOC corpus spanning three editions of *Classroom-Based Assessment in Primary English Language Education*. The project, funded by national funds through FCT/MECI, aims to advance scientific knowledge on digital learning environments and hybrid professional development models. The fellowship involves qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods analysis of multimodal data, including questionnaires, discussion forums, and e-portfolios, with expectations to publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
What you'll do
- Develop a research plan aligned with the project’s objectives, focusing on Language Assessment Literacy and teacher professional development in digital environments.
- Analyze a multimodal research corpus (questionnaires, discussion forums, e-portfolios, focus group transcripts, etc.) using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches.
- Collaborate with the TEALS research group to participate in scientific activities and contribute to the project’s research database.
- Prepare and submit at least one peer-reviewed journal article as sole or co-author, based on findings from the corpus analysis.
- Present research findings at one national or international scientific conference.
- Contribute to project-related publications, technical reports, and dissemination activities.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree in Language Education, Applied Linguistics, Education, or a related field (or equivalent).
Language: English; fluency required for all research activities, publications, and presentations.
Instruction: English
Publications: At least one peer-reviewed journal article as sole or co-author.
- Proven experience in qualitative or quantitative research methods (or willingness to learn mixed-methods approaches).
- Familiarity with digital learning environments, MOOCs, or teacher professional development.
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting multimodal data (e.g., discussion forums, questionnaires, e-portfolios).
- Proficiency in academic writing and research reporting in English.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a research team and manage independent research projects.
- Applicants must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
- Proof of enrolment in a doctoral programme is required (or a declaration of intent to enrol).
- No nationality restrictions, but recognition of foreign degrees may be required (see application details).
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-30 (Europe/Lisbon)
Applicants must submit their application via email to cetapsgestao@fcsh.unl.pt. The email must include a subject line: **BI Mestre TAM-bMOOC 2026**. The application package must include a CV in English, academic degree certificates, proof of enrolment in a doctoral programme, and a motivation letter (max 1,500 words). Additional documents such as identity proof, degree recognition statements (if applicable), and other relevant materials may also be required.
- Copy of identity card, citizen card, or passport
- Curriculum Vitae in English
- Academic degree certificates (Bachelor’s and Master’s) with final grades
- Proof of enrolment in a doctoral programme
- Proof of recognition of foreign degrees (if applicable) or declaration of intent
- Motivation letter (max 1,500 words)
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