Student Casual - Research Summer Intern Synergy or Conflict Investigating the Coexistence of Data-Driven Customer-Centric and Sustainable Operations - Birmingha
Student Casual - Research Summer Intern Synergy or Conflict Investigating the Coexistence of Data-Driven Customer-Centric and Sustainable Operations - Birmingha
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Position Details
School or Department: Birmingham Business School
Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK
Grade/Band: Grade 2
Hourly rate: 12.69 per hour plus holiday entitlement
Casual contract from: 30/06/2025 6/8 weeks
Advert closing date: 11/05/2025 23.59 p.m.
Number of positions available: 2
Please note that this vacancy may be taken down early depending on the number of applications received. We advise you to submit your application promptly.
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Background to the internship
Birmingham Business School (BBS) is offering paid research internships for Business School undergraduates interested in gaining experience as research assistants on projects being undertaken by BBS academics. There are 8 research projects available to apply to all of which are listed on Worklink (please visit each individual advert is see the full details of the project). You can apply to more than one if you are interested in multiple projects.
Research interns will work closely with the relevant academic(s) and will be supported to undertake a range of research tasks. Depending on the skillset of the selected students and the needs of the projects such tasks may include assisting with literature searches and literature reviews; assisting with the collection and/or analysis of primary research data; analysing data from existing data sets creating and maintaining one resources; summary project results etc.
If specific training is required for the internship this will be provided and delivered by the lead academic.
There will be additional skills/experience requirements for some specific opportunities are particularly suited to students who feel they might wish to pursue a career in academic research or are curious about academic research BBS UG students (including finalists) can apply for these are however particularly keen to receive applications from students from backgrounds underrepresented in academia.
Background to the Academic Researcher providing the project
Dr. Gu Pang (Polly) is an Associate Professor specializing in Procurement and Operations Management. She has been part of the university since 2018 and leads the Procurement and Operations Management Group. Polly studied at Nottingham University and Lancaster University earning degrees in Operations Management and Management Science.
Angela Marqui is an Associate Professor at Birmingham Business School and the Director of Undergraduate Programmes. She has a PhD in Production Engineering and has taught at universities in Brazil and the UK for over 20 years. Angelas research focuses on operations management business education and logistics. She loves teaching and is dedicated to making learning engaging and practical for her students. Whether youre interested in how businesses operate or want to learn more about logistics Angela is here to help you succeed.
Main Duties
1. Literature Review: A comprehensive review of existing research on datadriven decisionmaking customercentric strategies and sustainable practices will be conducted. This will provide a theoretical foundation for understanding the potential interactions between these objectives.
2. Case Studies: Indepth case studies of companies that have successfully integrated at least two of these objectives will be analysed to gather insights on the practical challenges and benefits of pursuing these goals simultaneously.
3. Analysis and Reporting: The collected data will be analysed to identify patterns and correlations. The findings will be compiled into a publication target at a conference highlighting best practices and potential pitfalls for companies aiming to achieve these objectives while remaining profitable and productive.
This research project will contribute to the field of operations management offering practical recommendations for companies seeking to balance datadriven customercentric and sustainable practices with profitability and productivity.
Person Specification
- A current undergraduate student at the University of Birmingham
- The internship will provide training and opportunities to develop the core skills required. However ability to search for and identify relevant academic papers articles and other sources are welcomed.
- Familiarity with databases is desirable but not essential as we will provide training in this area.
Support for the internship
As a mentor I prioritize creating an inclusive and supportive environment for my student interns. At the start of the internship I provide training in three core research skills:
a) database search: guidance on how to navigate relevant databases search for and identify academic papers articles and other sources.
b) critical analysis: a workshop exploring a critical analysis framework and its application in this project and beyond including examples and discussions.
c) use of reference manager tool: guidance on how to use reference managers effectively.
These skills are transferable to the students academic life helping them in their future coursework and dissertations. One of the Principal Investigators (PI) has 20 years of experience supervising smallscale research projects with students at all levels. She have particularly enjoyed mentoring undergraduate students in similar projects in the past.
For any informal queries please contact Kam Manku
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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.
The University of Birmingham restricts all students to working up to 20 hours per week during term time. If your application is successful and your course does not follow the usual academic term timetable (e.g. PGT PGR or PhD student) you and your supervisor must formally agree vacation periods if this role exceeds 20 hours per week. In addition to this please be aware if you are an International student you will be required to apply to the Registry for the appropriate Authorised Absence.
You are only eligible to apply to this role if you are a current University of Birmingham student. If you are not a University of Birmingham student your application will not be considered.
To work you will need to carry out a right to work checks will need to be completed prior to work commencing.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
