2026-IdrDip-05-stum - Informal English language learning among Italian adolescents: Habits, experien

Organisation/Company Università di Pavia Research Field Language sciences Educational sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 23 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description
The research programme, which is part of the broader
project "School Culture" promoted by the Centre for
Teacher Education at the University of pavia,investigates Italian students' informal exposure to English, with a view to enhancing English language learning in secondary education. It examines the types of English-language input adolescents are exposed to in their leisure time, the devices
and platforms they use, the duration of exposure and
purposes of engagement. Attention will also be given to the role of artificial intelligence in informal contact with English. The study will provide empirical evidence on informal English language learning in Italian secondary school,promoting more informed, inclusive and context-sensitive teaching practices that engage with adolescents' linguistic experiences.

The public call with detailed attendance and selection rules (Art 4 and 6) can be found at:
The selections are open to candidates, Italian or foreigner, in possession, on the date of the deadline for submitting applications for the admission to the selection, of a master's degree or single-cycle, degree obtained no more than six years previously are eligible to participate in the selection process. These degrees must be relevant to the subject of the research activity.
Further specific assessable qualifications (see Art. 1 par. 1 Call for applications):
PhD in English Linguistics.
Documented experience in teacher training.
Research periods at universities and research institutions abroad. Participation in national and international academic conferences.

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Selection process
The research programme, which is part of the broader
project "School Culture" promoted by the Centre for
Teacher Education at the University of Pavia, investigates
Italian students' informal exposure to English, with a view
to enhancing English language learning in secondary
education. It examines the types of English-language input
adolescents are exposed to in their leisure time, the devices
and platforms they use, the duration of exposure and
purposes of engagement. Attention will also be given to the
role of artificial intelligence in informal contact with English.
The study will provide empirical evidence on informal
English language learning in Italian secondary school,
promoting more informed, inclusive and context-sensitive
teaching practices that engage with adolescents' linguistic
experiences.