Student Placement - Enterprise Systems (092018-431)

Category: Admin/Clerical | Faculty/Division: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment | School: Computing and Digital Technology | Department: Enterprise Solutions | Location: City Centre Campus (Millennium Point) | Post Type: Part Time | Closing Date: 01 Oct 2018 | Please note this position is only open to students studying at Birmingham City University within the School of Computing and Digital Technology. The School of Computing and Digital Technology (CDT) is seeking to appoint 4 undergraduate or postgraduate students to undertake a 2.5 months’ work placement to support its activities in the Enterprise Systems Centre Innovation Engine Project. The successful candidate will have completed year two of a relevant degree with appropriate content to the role specification. The post will involve a range of activities specifically assisting the Principle Investigator in the delivery of Innovation Engine outputs for the University, working with industry partners and the consortium to carry out research, and design and develop prototype solutions where applicable. The position will also support Enterprise Systems’ research in systems engineering, digital technologies and innovation, developing and disseminating research outputs both internally to CDT students within curriculum development and externally, for example Innovation Fest, conferences, open days and applicant visit days. The position will involve flexible working as required, including evenings and weekends. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be a student on a programme of study that is specific to the subject area, although students from other CDT programmes who can demonstrate equivalent knowledge are welcome to apply. Strong technical, communication, problem solving and presentation skills will be advantageous for this role. A presentation will be required as part of the selection process. This post is partly funded by the European Structural Investment Fund. For any enquiries please contact Prof Ardavan Amini – ardavan.amini@bcu.ac.uk To apply please upload your CV and covering letter specifying your qualifications and suitability for the role.