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Computer Science and Engineering Department: CROSS Practitioner in Residence Pool (Ongoing)

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Position overview

Position title: CROSS Practicioner in Residence
Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience (see rank qualifications at https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/602.330.html).
Percent time: Variable percentages of time (50%-100%), based on available funding and/or work.
Anticipated start: Appointments will be pursued as determined by the CROSS unit's needs. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments effective August 2021 through August 2022. Initial appointments with effective dates outside of this recruitment period will require an alternative open recruitment.
Position duration: Initial appointments will be made for periods of six months to one year based on available funding and/or work. Reappointment may be considered contingent upon the availability of work and appropriate funding.

Position 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

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (or equivalent foreign degree).
  • Experience in open source software development.

Application Requirements

Document 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)

Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01127

Help contact: lcrowder@ucsc.edu

About UC Santa Cruz

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.

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Job location

Santa Cruz, California