School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences for the period of employment with registration fees waived.
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Pursue research study towards a PhD thesis.
- Provide assistance to staff involved in teaching - supporting classes, marking and leading seminar discussions online.
- Undertake administration to ensure the effective running of programmes.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Demonstrate the potential to conduct high-quality research in computer science, mathematics, statistics and/or probability theory.
- Support teaching at postgraduate level online.
Moreover, you will:
- Have a good first degree or masters in a discipline relevant to computer science, mathematics, statistics and/or probability theory.
- Have a practical knowledge of the Python programming language, and SQL.
- Have a good understanding of Information Systems, and Data Management.
- Be eligible for acceptance to the MPhil/PhD in the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences.
Submit an application to the department - full-time MPhil/PhD including an original research proposal.
For further details, please consult the guides:
MPhil/PhD Computer Science and Information Systems: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/courses/phd/computer-science-and-information-systems/
MPhil/PhD Mathematics and Statistics: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/courses/phd/mathematics-and-statistics/
Our research is organised around three main themes:
The School is particularly interested in supervising research that aligns with the work of the research groups and centres. A non-exclusive list of topics and supervisors is included below.
Please note that separate applications will be required:
Full-time PhD application with accompanying research proposal for the PhD post for either:
Computer Science and Information Systems: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/courses/phd/computer-science-and-information-systems/
Mathematics and Statistics: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/courses/phd/mathematics-and-statistics/
A job application form for the graduate teaching assistant post, submitted via the 'Apply' button above.
Total salary: £19,490 rising to £22,123 per year (0.5 FTE) (pro-rated & £38,981 rising to £44,247) 1 FTE Grade 6
Terms and Conditions
Four year fixed-term contract, starting 1 July. Teaching post is part time (17.5 hours a week term time) alongside completion of a PhD
Closing date: 1 May 2026
Interview date: 25 May 2026
To know more about the role, please contact Martyn Harris, Programme Director: martyn.harris@bbk.ac.uk
This post is open for Visa Sponsorship
