EPSRC DTP Internship: Exploring the Architecture of our Appearance Using AI

Please note this position will be employed via a temporary staff agency. Location: Hybrid preferable (mixture of Milton Keynes campus and home working) but can be 100% home based if required. Terms: 10 weeks full-time (37 hours per week) or pro-rata part-time. Proposed start end of June/beginning of July 2024. Closing Date: 7th May 2024 The role In the GRACE project at the Open University we are passionate about increasing diversity in genomics and biomedical research. This internship will be an opportunity for you to learn about and contribute to how diverse populations are represented in large biomedical datasets. You will be working as part of a research team to work with a dataset to investigate a specific aspect of the diversity of our Appearance and its representation through AI models. It will be a useful experience for someone planning to do further study in applied statistics, AI and machine learning, or biomedical fields, to start their own journey in academic research and public engagement. 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.