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Offer: EPSRC DTP Internship: Re-membering and Re-presenting Numbers, Symbols and Algebraic Objects:Job description:Job location: Milton Keynes, Hybrid/Remote/On-site Please note this position will be employed via a temporary staff agency. Job location: The internship can be home-located, Milton Keynes campus-located or hybrid. We have a preference for some in-person meetings to discuss evolving work but that is not essential. Please quote reference: 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 function 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 prosperous candidate, with expertise 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-located representations and embodied and dynamic shape-located representations can illuminate and shape doing mathematics in our increasingly digital and virtual world. For this project, We are seeking for a bi-lingual individual, fluent in both English and Arabic (written and spoken). The full summary of tasks and person specification can be found within the Job Description. If you would like further details about the function 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 function 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 expertise 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, expertise, 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. Skills:
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