Post PhD Postdoc Position at Open University

We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate for 9 months to work on the Agile Research Network project (www.agileresearchnetwork.org). The project explores agile methods in practice, in the context of software development, organisation and business. The aim is to work closely with practitioners, identifying and researching their challenges, applying relevant modifications and evaluating any changes made to practice. Current research areas are business value, agile business transformation and agile sustainability/maturity

We are looking for outstanding candidates with a proven track record and potential to conduct research at the highest international level. You will need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.

You will work alongside four academic members of the project team and other Research Associates. On occasion the work is expected to entail site visits in the UK requiring overnight stay. This position is based in the School of Computing and Communications in the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

The full summary of duties and person specification can be found within the Job Related Information here.

If you would like to discuss the particulars of this role before making an application please email Professor Helen Sharp (helen.sharp@open.ac.uk ).

Qualifications:- Successful completion (or near completion) of a PhD in a relevant subject area.