Student Spaces Data Collection and Analysis Intern

Reference
1107834

Branch
University of Edinburgh

Start date
01/06/2026

Duration
3 Months

Hours and days
20-35 hours per week, worked between 9-5 (Monday-Friday)

Dress code
Not Applicable

Rate of pay
£14.30

Holiday rate
£2.59

Role

The University of Edinburgh’s Information Services Group (ISG) are hiring an undergraduate student to work this summer as a Student Spaces Data Collection and Analysis Intern. The key purpose of this role is to ensure that data about buildings and rooms on the new Spaces for Students web application is up to date, accurate, and augmented with new data that is meaningful and useful to students and improves the application. The Spaces for Students web application has built on the current University campus map that aims to provide students with information about the spaces they can use to study across campus. The application is primarily a mapping application built using Esri ArcGIS software that allows users to filter and search for specific types of study space.

Within this role, you will gain practical experience in conducting data collection, assisting in data validation and quality control, and designing data capture forms. You will join the EDINA Geospatial Consultancy team, who are responsible for providing advice and solutions for the use of geospatial data and services across the university. They support the university’s Campus Maps application and provide expertise as required to Estates, Social Responsibility and Sustainability.

You can expect to start work on the 1st June 2026 and work until the 21st August 2026. You will work between a minimum of 20 to a maximum of 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) in a hybrid working pattern split between working from home (commutable distance from Edinburgh), and in Forrest Hill. You will be required to attend the office a minimum of one day per week, and travel to locations across campus to conduct fieldwork as required. Your preference on working hours within the above range can be discussed during the interview stage. You will be paid £14.30 per hour, plus £2.59 per hour holiday pay. Payment is one month in arrears, meaning your first payment date (should this position start when expected) will be 28th July 2026.

For more information on what to expect as an ISG Summer Intern and to hear from previous interns, please see our 2026 Summer Internships Webpage.

Duties and responsibilities

• Conducting data collection via a mobile field survey app by visiting rooms that are accessible to students (the team currently have information on over 300 rooms across campus);
• Assisting in designing data capture forms and required inputs using survey design software. Data collected will be, in part, determined by analysing feedback from users;
• Assisting in data validation and quality control of the collected data, and incorporating the data into the live application where appropriate;
• Advising and providing feedback on any issues and additional data quality checks required;
• Summarising feedback from end users and advising on application improvements/bugs.

Skills and experience

Essential criteria:

• A current University of Edinburgh undergraduate student (you must be a matriculated student for the duration of your employment). Internships are open to all undergraduate students, except those in their final year of study;
• Based in the UK for the duration of the work, within commutable distance of Edinburgh, and able to work on campus (we cannot accommodate individuals working overseas due to tax and legal implications), and able to attend a Right to Work Check in person if needed;
• You must be able to attend an in-person interview on campus on the 24th March 2026;
• Ability to travel around campus, including visiting buildings at Easter Bush, Kings Buildings, Central area, and BioQuarter to collect field data;
• Demonstrable experience handling data, with the ability to conduct simple data analysis using applications such as Excel;
• Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with key stakeholders;
• Evidence of a strong attention to detail, and the ability to proactively troubleshoot;
• An understanding of the purpose, function, and capabilities, of the existing University campus map application and student requirements for study spaces.

Desirable criteria:

• Experience with, or an interest in mapping and/or geospatial data;
• Prior knowledge of Esri or other survey tools, particularly field collection tools;
• Prior experience in data validation and data collection techniques.

Location
Hybrid, split between working from home and in 5 Forrest Hill (EH1 2QL)

Benefits

• The full range of benefits as a Summer Intern is available on our 2026 Summer Internships Webpage;
• Being part of a welcoming community of over 50 ISG Summer Interns with opportunities to network, whilst working in a supportive and nurturing environment with a strong emphasis on work/life balance;
• Training and development opportunities, run by experts across a range of fields;
• Opportunity to participate in the prestigious Edinburgh Award for Work Experience.

Additional information
To apply for this role, please upload a CV and covering letter as Word documents that are under 4mb, saved with ".doc" at the end, these should clearly state how you meet the criteria for the role. To have the best chance of being offered an interview, we encourage you to view our two-page Application Guidance and attend one of our short, online internship overview sessions, bookable via the University System (you must use your UoE student login).

We ask that you carefully consider which internships best suit your interests, skills, and career goals, and apply for a maximum of 3 ISG internships. To view all our internships on offer this summer, please see our Unitemps Adverts page.

Interviews for this internship are expected to be held on 24th March 2026, and will be in person.

The closing date for this advert is 23:59 on Sunday, 1st March. If you encounter any issues when applying, please e-mail unitemps@ed.ac.uk well in advance of the deadline, as we will only respond within office hours (9-5, Monday to Friday). Applications received after 23:59pm on 1st March will not be considered.

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