Computer Science and Engineering Department: CROSS Practitioner in Residence Pool (Ongoing)
Position overview
Position title: CROSS Practicioner in ResidencePosition description
The Center for Research in Open Source Software (CROSS) under the Department of Computer Science & Engineering in the Baskin School of Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites qualified individuals to apply to our ongoing pool for the position of Practitioner in Residence. Practitioners contribute to the CROSS academic environment by offering feedback and critique on CROSS projects, collaborating on research opportunities, and providing guidance to CROSS researchers and leadership. We seek qualified individuals who are professional practitioners to support the academic and professional endeavors of CROSS. Experts in open source software development and communities are encouraged to apply.
CROSS aims to turn graduate-level research prototypes into successful software projects with vibrant user and developer communities. To meet this goal, the CROSS team uses a combination of teaching, research, and incubation of open source projects. Our proximity to Silicon Valley allows us to match our world-class research expertise with leading tech experts. We draw from this expertise to choose projects that will have maximum real-world impact.
Center for Research in Open Source Software (CROSS): https://cross.ucsc.edu/
Computer Science & Engineering Department: https://www.soe.ucsc.edu/departments/computer-science-and-engineering
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (or equivalent foreign degree).
- Experience in open source software development.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
Statement of Research
Sample Publication (Optional)
Sample Publication (Optional)
Sample Publication (Optional)
Help contact: lcrowder@ucsc.edu
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