Details
1107772
University of Edinburgh
01/06/2026
3 Months
20-35 hours per week, worked between Monday-Friday (9-5)
Not Applicable
Pay
£16.21
£2.93
Description
Role
The University of Edinburgh’s Information Services Group (ISG) are hiring an undergraduate student to work this summer as an IT System Administrator and Developer Intern (Email Directory). The key purpose of this role is to design and implement a web-based application to provide name-based mail aliases for new staff and postgraduate students, and to design and implement a web-based application for people leaving the University who wish to ensure that email addresses in published research can be responded to.
Within this role, you will gain practical experience in designing a web-based application, building new web servers, and documenting the services and code for future use. You will join the Enterprise Services team, who are responsible for managing and developing the IT Infrastructure services that directly affect all staff, students and visitors at the University. This infrastructure provides the primary I.T. platforms for Information Services, student systems, virtual learning environments, web, email and hosting services for academic and research services.
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 on Tuesdays. Your preference on working hours within the above range can be discussed during the interview stage. You will be paid £16.21 per hour, plus £2.93 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
- Design and implement a web-based application to provide name-based mail aliases for new staff and post-graduate students;
- Design and implement a web-based application for people leaving the University who require that their email addresses in published research can be responded to;
- Collaborate on building new web servers to host the above applications and integrate with other systems and services;
- Document the service, including the code and ensure full handover to the service team for ongoing maintenance.
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 between the 23rd March and 9th April 2026;
- Experience in using one or more of the following web scripting languages: Python, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby, or similar;
- Experience in designing and developing a web application;
- Familiarity with Linux command line and Bash scripting;
- A proven ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and curiosity-driven;
- Attention to detail and clarity in verbal and written communication.
Desirable criteria:
- Practical experience of Linux system administration;
- Proven experience and knowledge in data analysis and modelling;
- Experience using GitLab or GitHub to manage a software project;
- Experience with virtualisation technologies and configuration management tools.
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 between the 23rd March and the 9th April 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.