Open University Job Opportunities

IT Project Manager

We are looking for an IT Project Manager to work within the IT Project Management function in IT Development, reporting to the Head of IT Project Services. This is a three year fixed term contract working on a large in-house system transformation programme.

You will be responsible for the successful delivery of all projects assigned to you and must be able to demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to drive change to completion.

You should be fully conversant with best practice project management and IT development methodologies and must have demonstrable experience of successful delivery of IT systems, working both with internal teams and third parties.

IT Project Managers work closely with other IT team managers in a matrixed environment, and with business stakeholders, so you should be a strong communicator with excellent influencing, negotiation and relationship building skills.

Closing date: Midday 1 March 2012

Senior Manager, Research and Scholarship Quality

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, professional, highly motivated senior manager to join The Open University, the UK’s largest teaching and research university. Working in the Research School, the OU’s central support for research, you will be responsible for the quality management of our research and scholarship. You will also be administrative lead for the development and management of the OU’s REF 2014 submission.

You will have excellent knowledge of the UK policy and funding environment for research, be educated to degree level or equivalent, and have excellent planning and communication skills. Enterprising, adaptable and a self-starter, you will be a good team player and able to manage a complex and stimulating workload. You will have relevant experience of research administration in higher education or directly related domain. Personal involvement in previous UK research assessment exercises or REF 2014 preparations would be an advantage.

Closing date: noon 27 February 2012
Interview date: 9 March 2012

Assistant Director (Development, Learning and Teaching), Based in Cardiff

Cyfarwyddwr Cynorthwyol (Datblygu, Dysgu ac Addysgu)

Y Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru
£46,846 - £52,706, Cyf: 7813
Lleolir yng Nghaerdydd

You will play a key role in the Open University's work in Wales in the areas of ensuring quality of support for students, educational development and linkage to academic units. Reporting to the Director, Wales you will be a member of the Directorate Team, working to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing higher education environment in Wales, including such areas as widening access and collaborative activities.

With a commitment to ensuring high standards of service delivery, you will have considerable experience of student support issues, educational development and management roles within Higher Education. You will have the knowledge, skills and flexibility to work with funding bodies and other units of the Open University in order to maintain a high quality student experience and to implement the broader strategies of the University.

Closing date: 12 noon 1 March 2012.

Interview date to be advised.

Byddwch yn chwarae rôl allweddol yng ngwaith y Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru ym meysydd sicrhau ansawdd cymorth i fyfyrwyr, datblygiad addysgol a chysylltiadau ag unedau academaidd. Yn atebol i Gyfarwyddwr Cymru, byddwch yn aelod o Dîm y Gyfarwyddiaeth, gan weithio i ymateb i heriau'r amgylchedd addysg uwch yng Nghymru sy'n newid yn gyflym, gan gynnwys meysydd megis ehangu mynediad a gweithgareddau cydweithredol.

Gydag ymrwymiad i sicrhau y darperir gwasanaethau o safon uchel, byddwch yn meddu ar brofiad sylweddol o faterion sy'n ymwneud â chefnogi myfyrwyr, datblygiad addysgol a rolau rheoli ym maes Addysg Uwch. Bydd gennych y wybodaeth, y sgiliau a'r hyblygrwydd i weithio gyda chyrff ariannu ac unedau eraill y Brifysgol Agored er mwyn cynnal profiad o safon uchel i fyfyrwyr ac i weithredu strategaethau ehangach y Brifysgol.

Dyddiad cau: Hanner dydd, 1 Mawrth 2012.

Dyddiad y cyfweliad i’w gyhoeddi.

For detailed information and how to apply go to www3.open.ac.uk/employment, call Alison Deering, Directorate Assistant (HR) on 029 2026 2732, email Wales-Recruitment@open.ac.uk or write to The Open University in Wales, Custom House Street, Cardiff, CF10 1AP quoting the relevant reference number.

Am wybodaeth fanwl a manylion am sut i wneud cais, ewch i www3.open.ac.uk/employment, ffoniwch Alison Deering, Cynorthwy-ydd y Gyfarwyddiaeth (Adnoddau Dynol) ar 029 2026 2732, anfonwch neges e-bost i Wales-Recruitment@open.ac.uk neu ysgrifennwch at y Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru, Heol y Tolldy, Caerdydd, CF10 1AP gan roi'r rhif cyfeirnod perthnasol.

Student Services Manager (Careers)

This is an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable careers professional to work with our team of Educational Advisers based in the East Midlands Regional Centre (Nottingham) with occasional travel to the North Regional Centre (Gateshead).

You will have responsibility for delivering careers advice and guidance to students in the East Midlands Region, the North East and Europe. You will be undertaking this work primarily by telephone, online and email.

You will have a first degree (or equivalent), professional qualification (or equivalent) or relevant experience in careers guidance within an adult, further or higher education environment. An understanding of the needs of adult or distance learners would be an advantage.

Closing date: noon 21 February 2012.

Interview date: 2 March 2012.

Student Services Manager, Advice & Guidance

The Open University in the South East offers existing and prospective students in the region a MATRIX-accredited service of information, advice and guidance on issues concerning their studies and career planning. As a member of our Learner Support Services Team, you will respond to students’ e-mail, postal and telephone queries, offer proactive support and occasionally give face to face advice & guidance.

You will have a degree (or equivalent) with relevant professional experience in higher, adult or further education. You will understand the needs of adult learners, particularly those new to higher education, have good communication and IT skills and be able to work effectively in a team within a context of change and development.

Closing date: midday 17 February 2012.

Interview date: 29 February 2012.

Research Technician, Ecosystems, Faculty of Science

Would you like to be part of a team responsible for the day-to-day management of our Ecosystems, Biogeochemistry and Waste Management labs?

You will work on a range of tasks including the chemical analyses of soil, organic wastes, water, and gas samples for external research projects. You will carry out sample preparation, chemical extractions and digests and analysis by including ion chromatography and total organic carbon analyses. Other tasks will include monitoring and sample collection for specific research projects.

You will have a degree or equivalent in a scientific subject (preferably environmental, soil or biological sciences) and a minimum of three years relevant laboratory-based experience with evidence of professional training in laboratory procedures (ideally within environmental research). Training in specific techniques will be provided where necessary. You should be familiar with Health and Safety regulations, including CoSHH and be able to demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.

Closing date: 14 February 2012.
Interview date: week commencing 20 February 2012.

Post Doctoral Research Associate in Computational Molecular Physics, Department of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, The Open University

Department of Physics & Astronomy, University College, London
£29,099 - £35,789 plus London Allowance if appropriate
Based in London
4 month temporary contract

An outstanding opportunity to join a team comprising researchers from The Open University and University College London at the forefront of developing “better high performance computing software for future science". The aim of this project is to develop a set of high-quality, atomic and molecular HPC codes to address newly-emerging areas like atto-second science and biological radiation damage phenomena.

The appointee will undertake the re-engineering of part of UKRmol, an electron-molecule scattering suite of codes. In order to perform studies with larger targets and treat more diffuse molecular states, the basis set currently employed to describe the continuum electron will have to be replaced (probably with B-splines). The implementation of new basis functions will require the re-programming of most of the integral evaluation. Therefore, strong numerical analysis and programming skills will be required.

Applicants should hold a PhD in physics, chemistry, mathematics or related area, and must have strong skills in software development using Fortran 95. A background in computational chemistry or molecular physics is preferred.

It is intended to appoint the same person to undertake both the PDRA roles consecutively commencing with the OU contract, noting that these will be separate employment contracts without any transfer of rights or continuity of employment between them.

Closing date: 13 February 2012.

Interview date: 27 February 2012.

Research Assistants in Classical Studies

We are looking for 2 Research Assistants to work either part-time for 2 years or full-time for one year on the following projects:

Negotiating Gender in Renaissance Medicine (Ref: 7638)
You will have a good honours degree or MA in a relevant subject, such as (or including the study of) Latin, Renaissance History or History of Medicine. You will also have, or will be about to obtain, a PhD.

Hippocrates Electric (Ref: 7639)
You will have a good honours degree or MA in Classics, Classical Studies, Reception Theory or History of Medicine, with some prior knowledge of ancient Greek medicine at undergraduate or higher level. You will also have, or will be about to obtain, a PhD.

For both posts you will be expected to have an understanding of the nature of academic research and experience in the preparation and editing of substantial pieces of text. You will also need appropriate IT experience, good literacy and numeracy skills, the ability to show initiative and work with minimum supervision and as an effective member of a team.

Closing date: noon on 23 February 2012.
Interview date: 26 March 2012.

Research Associate in Marketing Strategy , Open University Business School

The Open University Business School has a growing profile of leading research projects in the areas of marketing and strategic management.

We are now looking for a Research Associate to work in close conjunction with Professor Sally Dibb and other academic colleagues from the Centre for Strategy and Marketing contributing to several marketing strategy research projects

You will have a relevant PhD and a good research record (underpinned by strong academic qualifications). You should also have experience as a management researcher, have a passion for research and be able at times to work under your own initiative. For this post a research background in marketing strategy and/or strategy is essential.

Closing date for electronic applications: 12:00 noon on 23 February 2012
Interview date: 14 March 2012

Post Doctoral Research Associate, Department of Physical Sciences, Planetary & Space Sciences, Faculty of Science

A post-doctoral research position is available to tackle current problems in cosmochemistry/planetary science utilising the latest analytical instrumentation.

An integrated study involving mineralogy, spectroscopy and isotopic analysis. The study will focus on the characterisation of the isotopic, textural and mineralogic associations of carbonaceous material at the micro to nanoscale and to examine the effects of asteroidal parent body processing these associations. This work seeks to investigate the relationship between nebular dust and carbonaceous materials in pre- and post-accretionary environments with the aim of developing our understanding of early solar system formation processes.

Planetary and Space Sciences is major research grouping that brings together leading elements of analytical cosmochemistry, space exploration and experimental simulation. It is equipped with a range of front line analytical and experimental instrumentation to tackle this project – including NanoSIMS, isotope mass spectrometers, FIB-SEM, nano-Raman microprobe and access to new electron microprobe, SEM and TEM and necessary support facilities and a range of hypervelocity and environmental simulation chambers.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 23 February 2012.

Research Associate in Sustainable Bio-energy, Faculty of Mathematics, Computing and Technology

An excellent research opportunity is available within the Development Policy and Practice Group for a post-doctoral candidate to investigate ‘Knowledge Production for Sustainable Bio-energy: An analysis of UK decision processes and priorities’.

You will have a completed PhD degree in a relevant area, excellent knowledge of relevant social science methodologies, good writing and presentation skills, experience of publishing research work and an ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Les Levidow by email (link below).

Closing date: noon on 16 February 2012.

Regional Services Assistant and Receptionist

1 x Part-time post - 25 hours per week (0830-1330hrs Mon- Fri), Ref: 7841

1 x Part-time post - 17.5 hours per week (1330-1700hrs Mon-Fri), Ref: 7762

Are you well organised with excellent communication skills? Do you enjoy being part of a busy team?

We are looking for two flexible and adaptable individuals to provide front-of-house and administrative support to our students, visitors and staff.

Your duties will include responding quickly and efficiently to queries from internal and external enquirers. You will monitor voicemail and email communication, assist with the execution of emergency drills, CCTV monitoring, fault reporting and other administrative tasks.

You will have experience of dealing with a wide range of people, an eye for detail and excellent IT and numeracy skills. You will be comfortable working under pressure and switching between tasks, often at short notice.

Closing date: 10:00hrs, 24 February 2012.

Interview date: 9 March 2012.

Production Operators, LTS Distribution

The job involves being part of a team responsible for collating and packing material which is despatched to locations within the U.K. and worldwide.

The work is of a physical nature involving prolonged standing and manual handling activities handling a variety of learning materials and packaged items. Ideally the applicant will have warehouse/assembly experience and be able to demonstrate excellent team working skills in a high output environment. You must have good manual dexterity and have basic literacy skills, as well as being numerate. You will be expected to operate warehouse equipment for which training will be provided.

Closing date: 16 February 2012

Appointment of Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic)

The Open University has an international reputation for providing innovative education of exceptional quality. With its unique teaching and learning delivery power, outstanding student satisfaction ratings and global reach, the University transforms lives through education on an unrivalled scale. In the globalised and technology-enabled world of international higher education, the University is therefore, in spite of intense pressure and dramatic change in the sector, extraordinarily well-positioned to continue to increase the impact of its values-driven mission in the UK and overseas.

The University is now seeking to appoint a Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) who will provide outstanding leadership in the development, communication and delivery of the University’s overall academic strategy and in optimizing resource management to and through the University’s seven Faculties. Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, Martin Bean, the PVC (Academic) will serve as the Planning and Resource Officer to whom the deans will give account for their combined budget of £270 million.

An accomplished academic, with a strong track record of personal performance and leadership across research and teaching the new Pro-Vice-Chancellor must have had financial and human resource management experience at a relevant scale, and will have successfully articulated and implemented a clear vision for a significant academic change programme. An empowering, collegiate and inspirational leader, they will also bring a personal passion and understanding for the distinctive character and mission of The Open University.

Closing date: 29 February 2012.

Hichrom KTP Associate, Department of Life, Health and Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science

Are you a recent science graduate? If so, The Open University’s Department of Life, Health and Chemical Sciences (LHCS) within the Faculty of Science and Hichrom Ltd have an exciting opening for an exceptional recent graduate to deliver an ambitious Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project. Based at Hichrom’s base in Reading, you will work on a challenging project to design and commercialise novel HPLC stationary phases.
Your main role will involve practical HPLC work to enable the development of the novel phases.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain first-hand commercial and project management experience within a strategically important project while being supported by senior academics from LHCS and senior management from Hichrom.

In addition, you will also benefit from a dedicated training programme be able to enrol, free of charge on relevant OU courses and choose to study for a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) level 5 qualification in management paid for from a £4k personal development budget.

You should have a good science based degree in an area related to the project such as chemistry or closely related discipline, or have equivalent experience. A PhD in analytical chemistry or a chemistry related subject is desirable. Proven team working, self-motivation and an ability to work effectively under time pressure, as well as written and verbal communication skills are essential for this collaborative project.

Closing date: Noon, Thursday 8th March 2012
Interview date: Week Commencing 7 May 2012

Arts and Humanities Studentships, Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts at The Open University is home to world-class scholars and research groups in the fields of Art History, History, English, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies and Classical Studies. We have funding to support two full-time PhD studentships, to commence 1 October 2012. Studentships provide a stipend linked to the research council level (in 2011/12 this is £13,590 per annum), and cover tuition fees (the rate for UK or EU students). Students have an additional fund for research expenses of £1,000 per annum. Successful applicants will have at least an upper second class honours in their undergraduate degree and will usually have completed (or will complete by September 2011) a relevant Master’s degree. Applications are welcome across the full range of subject areas within the Faculty, although priority may be given to applications which link to existing research strengths.

For further details of research within the Arts Faculty of The Open University see http://www.open.ac.uk/Arts/research/index.shtml

For a copy of The Open University’s Research Degrees Prospectus, see http://www.open.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/overview.php

The closing date for applications is 31 March 2012.

The Open University and The University of Oxford PhD studentship in Classical Reception

Applications are invited for the full-time three-year Michael Comber PhD studentship in Classical Reception, starting in October 2012. Michael Comber (1944 – 2004) was a classical tutor for Oxford colleges and for the Open University and had a particular interest in classical reception. This studentship is funded by the Open University and The University of Oxford, and will be jointly supervised by staff from both institutions. The award holder will undertake research for an Open University PhD and will have access to research facilities at both institutions. The studentship includes a maintenance grant at AHRC rates, fees at both universities and membership of St Hilda’s College, Oxford.

You should have a good honours degree in a relevant subject and should have, or expect to gain shortly, a Master’s degree, or equivalent research experience, together with a high level of language expertise in the classical languages and/or the modern languages relevant to your topic.

Closing date: 31 March 2012.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held at The Open University, Milton Keynes week commencing 23 April 2012.

PhD Studentship in collaboration with the British Library, The Open University’s Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts of The Open University has a long history of innovative engagement with museums, libraries and galleries. As a result of an exciting new partnership between the British Library and The Open University seeking to consider the theme of ‘The Arts and their Audiences’, we are able to offer an AHRC studentship for doctoral work in English Language and Literature.

While proposals will be accepted for any project seeking to utilise the British Library’s collections to illuminate the relationship between literature and its reception/audience, we would be particularly interested in receiving applications for work drawing on the important, recently acquired archives of James Berry and Andrew Salkey. Both of these archives are rich in documentation illustrative of the impact of Caribbean writers on Britain. Proposals which seek to exploit the Library’s collection of audio-recordings would also be welcome.

You will be supervised by a specialist team in the Department of English at The Open University headed by Professor Susheila Nasta and by curators in the Department of English and Drama at the British Library.

Further details of research in the Faculty of Arts at The Open University can be found at http://www.open.ac.uk/Arts/research/index.shtml

Please note that this studentship is subject to the eligibility regulations for AHRC awards: http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/FundingOpportunities/Documents/GuidetoStudentFunding.pdf

Closing date: 31 March 2012.
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 23 April 2012.

It is expected that the studentship will start in October 2012.

2012 full-time studentships in the Department of Physical Sciences

The Science Faculty invites applications for our 2012 full-time studentships in the Department of Physical Sciences.

We have a number of full-time studentships funded by the Science and Technology Facilities and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Councils as well as earmarked studentships funded by the University and external bodies.

PhD opportunities cover a wide range of disciplines. Projects are divided into four categories based on the department disciplines and the range of backgrounds expected from applicants:

 Cosmochemistry and planetary geology
 Planetary and Space Science
 Astrophysics
 Physics

For STFC studentships, only UK citizens or those who have ordinarily been resident in the UK throughout the preceding 3 years are eligible.

The three-year research studentships provide a maintenance grant of £13,590 per year (2011 rate) and all academic fees are covered. For STFC studentships there is an additional 6 months of funding available.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 30 April 2012.

PhD/MRes Studentships 2012

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The Open University Business School invites applications for our 2012 full time studentships from October 2012. Studentships are attached to specific research projects which are described at www.open.ac.uk/business-school-phd.

The studentships cover tuition fees, research training support grant and a starting stipend of circa £14,000 per year. The MRes provides advanced level research methods training and is relevant to those wishing to go on to study for a PhD.

We are looking for highly motivated candidates who have a good honours degree in a related subject. PhD applicants should be able to demonstrate research training equivalent to that of an MRes in a related subject. Your application should comprise a response to one of the projects we have proposed, which are in the following areas: Accounting and Finance, Enterprise, Management and Leadership, Marketing, and Surveillance.

Please consult The Open University Business School website and decide on the project which interests you the most. Then submit a formal application via our online Research Degrees Prospectus. For details of our application process, please see http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/explained/how_to_apply.htm.

We must receive a completed application form, previous degree certificates and transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS test result (if applicable), a 1000-word research proposal and a statement of your suitability for the project before we can consider your application.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12.00pm (midday) on 28 March 2012.

Interviews will form part of the selection process and are to be held 8 – 18 May 2012 via web conference or face to face interview. PhD applicants are expected to give a 15 minute PowerPoint presentation about their proposal, followed by a question and answer session.

Centre for Research in Education and Educational Technology (CREET)

The Open University is one of the UK’s leading Research Institutions. In the 2008 RAE over 50% of its research was rated as “world leading” or “internationally excellent”.
The Open University provides excellent support and offers training in computer, library and presentation skills. Students normally live in, or within commuting distance of Milton Keynes. The studentship may involve opportunities to visit and conduct research at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.

Applications are invited for a fully-funded three-year studentship in the field of science communication, specifically to study the promotion of the Large Hadron Collider at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN).

Digital media have extended the number of channels that academics and media professionals use to communicate and share information. Digital technologies have the potential to make all stages of the research process more visible in the public sphere and to audiences that have, on occasion, opportunities for interaction and engagement. However, digital technologies are also introducing novel demands on academics and media professionals, requiring skills and competencies on the part of those communicating that are encapsulated by the concept of digital scholarship. It is therefore significant that, to date, there has been very little research into how the practices of digital scholarship are enacted to promote ‘big science’.
This project will explore and evaluate communication associated with the start-up of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) over a six-year period, including communication produced by media professionals and citizen scientists. It is envisaged that the research undertaken within this studentship will contribute to debates about digital scholarship, public engagement and science communication, making valuable contributions to these related fields in terms of both theory and practice.

You will have, or be expected to gain, a 2.1 or above in an undergraduate degree or Masters degree in a related subject area (e.g. science communication, media, journalism or communication studies, history, philosophy or sociology of science, or equivalent).

You are invited to make initial, informal enquiries to Richard Holliman, r.m.holliman@open.ac.uk, to discuss the breadth and scope of your proposal for this studentship. We warmly welcome all such enquiries. Final decisions about the focus of the research will be agreed between the individual appointed and the supervisors (Dr. Richard Holliman, Professor Eileen Scanlon and a contact at CERN).

Closing date: 24 February 2012.

We expect to hold interviews in Milton Keynes in March 2012.

Applicants should be available to start the studentship on or before 1 June 2012.

Equal Opportunity is University Policy.

Assistant School Administrators/Office Staff, 2012 Summer Residential Schools

We are now recruiting for assistant school administrators and office assistants at our 2012 summer residential schools in Caen (France) and Santiago de Compostela (Spain) (for overseas schools, you must have proficiency in spoken French or Spanish as appropriate).

You will provide administrative support to help ensure the smooth running of the school. You should have good organisational and IT skills and be able to use Microsoft Word and Excel.

Internal applicants for assistant school administrator posts should be Grade 6 or above and for office assistant posts should be Grade 4 or above. Appointments are for the duration of the school but applications may be considered for shorter periods. The work may be undertaken as part of your normal duties with the approval of your line manager or you can take annual leave to do the work (this will determine the rate of pay).

The closing date is 20 February 2012.

Equal Opportunity is University Policy

PhD Position in collaboration with Mitsubishi Materials Corp., Faculty of Maths, Computing and Technology

This is an exciting PhD (Research Degree) project under Dr Amir Shirzadi in Materials Engineering developing a new method for diffusion bonding electric and electronic components in collaboration with Mitsubishi (Japan). The main aim of this project is to develop a new method for joining aluminium and copper based alloy. This new method would push forward the frontiers in manufacturing advanced components such as the heat sinks used in hybrid cars.

The deadline for applications is noon on 30 March 2012.

PhD Studies in Acoustics, Faculty of Maths, Computing and Technology

The Acoustics Research Group at The Open University is a leading international centre for research in environmental acoustics and in musical acoustics. The group is seeking well qualified candidates to study towards a PhD in areas including outdoor sound propagation, acoustic-to-seismic coupling, the acoustics of musical wind instruments and the development of non-invasive acoustical measurement techniques. Strong candidates will be considered for a full-time funded PhD studentship.

Closing date for applications: 2 March 2012.
Studies commence in October 2012.

Fully-funded PhD Studentship in ‘Design-based Research for Open Inquiry Learning’

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With an international reputation for research, a supportive environment and excellent research facilities, CREET offers unique opportunities for postgraduate research to study the theory, application and practice of Education, Technology Enhanced Learning, and Languages and Literacies. The studentship will be associated with its Institute for Educational Technology.

Applications are invited for a fully-funded studentship in the field of design-based research for Open Inquiry Learning. This is associated with the recent appointment of Professor Mike Sharples to a Chair in Educational Technology.

For direct entry to the PhD you should have, or expect to gain, a recognised Research Masters qualification in Educational Technology or a related area. For entry to the MRes you should have a 2.1 degree or above in a relevant subject area.

The Open University provides excellent support and offers training in computer, library and presentation skills. Students normally live within commuting distance of Milton Keynes.

Closing date: 24 February 2012. Interviews start April / May 2012.

Equal Opportunity is University Policy.

Postgraduate Research Studentships (MRes and PhD), Centre for Research in Education and Educational Technology (CREET)

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With an international reputation for research, a supportive environment and excellent research facilities, CREET offers unique opportunities for postgraduate students to study the theory, application and practice of Education, Technology Enhanced Learning, and Languages and Literacies.

CREET is offering a limited number of fully funded and partially funded full-time studentships. Half-funded studentships are available for those with external sponsors. If you are able to fully fund yourself you are also very welcome to apply to CREET. There is currently a vibrant international community of students studying our MRes and PhD programmes.

You should have, or expect, a 2.1 or above in an undergraduate degree or a Masters degree in psychology, computer science, education or another appropriate discipline.

The Open University provides excellent support and offers training in computer, library and presentation skills. The studentships are full time at the Milton Keynes campus and students are normally expected to live within commuting distance of Milton Keynes.

Further information at http://creet.open.ac.uk

Closing date: 24 February 2012. Interviews start April / May 2012.

Equal Opportunity is University Policy.

PhD Studentships in Semiconductor Physics and Space Instrumentation, Department of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science

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The e2v Centre for Electronic Imaging (CEI) at The Open University campus in Milton Keynes is currently able to offer full-time PhD CASE studentships funded jointly by industry (e2v) and the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council.

The Co-operative Awards in Science and Engineering (CASE) studentships are designed to give students experience outside a purely academic environment, of joint supervision by The Open University and e2v technologies, and of guidance from an experienced engineer with industrial relevance.

Students finishing the PhD training all possess transferable skills and the expertise gained leads to successful careers within industry, academic research and space agencies. Studentships cover the field of detector development for X-ray astronomy, planetary science and particle physics, covering CCD, CMOS and silicon microstrip detectors.

You will have, or be expecting, a good honours degree in physics or a related subject.

Informal enquiries are encouraged to Professor Andrew Holland (a.d.holland@open.ac.uk).

Closing date: 30 April 2012.

Equal Opportunity is University Policy.