EPSRC DTP Internship: Re-membering and Re-presenting Numbers, Symbols and Algebraic Objects

4 weeks ago

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom The Open University Full time

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

Location: The internship can be home-based, Milton Keynes campus-based or hybrid. We have a preference for some in-person meetings to discuss evolving work but that is not essential.

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

Terms: 10 weeks full-time, proposed start date 15 July 2024. Pro-rata part-time can be considered with minimum 3 days a week.

Closing Date: 7th May 2024

The role

The number and algebra systems we use today arrived in Europe thanks to Arab mathematicians. The word ‘algorithm’ derives from Al-Khwarizmi, author of both the original algorithm for representing numbers in decimal form and the defining 9th century text on algebra. 

The successful candidate, with knowledge of mathematics and Arabic, will study contemporary and ancient sources to clarify how our number and algebra systems have been and can be developed. Crucially, this includes how the movement between symbolic print-based representations and embodied and dynamic shape-based representations can illuminate and shape doing mathematics in our increasingly digital and virtual world. 

For this project, we are looking for a bi-lingual individual, fluent in both English and Arabic (written and spoken).

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 stem-research-student-support@open.ac.uk quoting the reference number and job title.

How to apply

To apply for this role please email the following two documents to stem-research-student-support@open.ac.uk 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. 

The Open University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all in our OU community can reach their potential.  We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength.  We strive to recruit, retain and develop the careers of a diverse pool of students and staff, and particularly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We also aspire to make The Open University a supportive workplace for all through our policies, services and staff networks.

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