EPSRC DTP Internship: Understanding Soft Skills in Software Engineering

Please note this position will be employed via a temporary staff agency.

Location: Home based

Please quote reference: STEM Internships (please quote the full title of the role you wish to apply for)

Terms: 10 weeks full-time or 20 weeks part-time. 37 hours/week full-time; or 18.5 hrs /week part-time. If part time, a suggested pattern is Monday and Tuesday 9 to 5, with a half-day on Wednesday. Suggested start date 24 June 2023.

The role

Software development and engineering is a human-centered activity where communication is both a necessity and imperative. The aim of this project is to uncover research that has been carried out into the domain of soft skills within software engineering with a view to uncovering new research directions. The role will involve working closely with a senior member of the OU School of Computing and Communications to carry out a detailed and systematic literature review of the area, potentially as a precursor to further research.

The full summary of duties and person specification can be found within the Job Description.

If you would like further details about the role before making an application, then please email [email protected] quoting the reference number and job title.

How to apply

To apply for this role please email the following two documents to [email protected] by 5pm (BST) Tuesday 7th May 2024.

• CV
• Cover letter including evidence that you have the essential skills and explaining why you want to carry out this project

Please make sure your surname and the job reference (at the top of this page) are included in the file names.

Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview, however we thank you for your interest in The Open University and encourage you to apply for future positions. 

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