We are seeking an outstanding graduate to join our PhD programme. Thefull-time studentship includes a stipend of £12,300 per annum and all fees.The Department will support travel to conferences to present publishedresearch papers.

We are particularly seeking students to work in the area of empiricalstudies of software development, especially the human and social aspects ofthe software development process. A list of other PhD topics is at:http://computing.open.ac.uk/Research/List_PhD_Proposals.cfm . Applicants areencouraged to contact potential supervisors to discuss their researchproposals before applying. The studentships are available to all applicants,including those from outside the EU.

Applicants should have a BSc honours degree (2:I or higher) or MSc (orequivalent) in Computing or a cognate discipline. In exceptionalcircumstances, candidates who do not meet the stipulated entry requirementsmay also be eligible.

For detailed information and how to apply the postgraduate admissions tutor,Dr Neil Smith (n.smith@open.ac.uk) or email the Research School (http://www.open.ac.uk/research-school/).

Closing date: 15 January 2007.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will beinterviewed. Further particulars are available in large print, disk oraudiotape (minicom 01908 654901).

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from allsections of the community.

Further Details: http://www.open.ac.uk/employment