Teaching Associate - Undergraduate Labs

University of Cambridge - Physics

Location:	Cambridge
Salary:	£35,608 to £46,049
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	7th April 2026
Closes:	30th April 2026
Job Ref:	KA49318

Department/Location: Department of Physics, West Cambridge

The Department of Physics is looking to recruit a Teaching Associate to primarily contribute to and further develop the practical teaching in Physics for undergraduate students, and to contribute to the organisation and running of the practicals, as well as the wider teaching organisation and teaching programme within the Department.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in experimental physics (or related area), and experience in practical teaching at University level (for instance as a demonstrator, teaching associate or head of class etc), or equivalent demonstrable experience and/or an appropriate teaching qualification.

The role falls under the teaching and scholarship track of the University of Cambridge. For more information about promotion procedures etc. see: https://www.acptands.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/

Given the demands of teaching cycles and examination periods, the role requires a degree of flexibility regarding working patterns and the ability to adjust priorities when needed.

If you are enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to providing, developing and supporting high-quality teaching in the world-leading Cavendish Laboratory, we would love to hear from you.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the 'Apply' button above.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to the Director of Undergraduate Education at uws20@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA49318 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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