Teaching Associate - Undergraduate Labs

Q: What qualifications are required for the Teaching Associate - Undergraduate Labs role?

The position requires a PhD in experimental physics (or related area) and experience in practical teaching at university level, such as as a demonstrator, teaching associate, or head of class. An appropriate teaching qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience is essential. Explore academic CV tips for your application.

Q: What are the main responsibilities in this Undergraduate Labs Teaching Associate position?

You will contribute to and develop practical teaching in Physics for undergraduate students , organize and run practicals, and support the wider teaching programme in the Department of Physics. Flexibility is needed due to teaching cycles and exams. See faculty jobs for similar roles.

Q: What is the salary and employment track for this role?

Salary is £35,608-£46,049 . The role is on the teaching and scholarship track at University of Cambridge. For promotion info, visit ACPT&DS . View professor salaries for comparisons.

Q: What flexibility is required for this Physics teaching role?

Due to teaching cycles and examination periods , flexibility in working patterns and priority adjustments is essential. The role suits enthusiastic, adaptable candidates committed to high-quality teaching at the Cavendish Laboratory . Learn more via research jobs .

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Teaching Associate - Undergraduate Labs

Teaching Associate

30 April 2026

Location

Cambridge

University of Cambridge

Type

Academic / Teaching and Scholarship

Salary

£35,608-£46,049

Teaching Load

Undergraduate labs, practicals, and teaching organization

Required Qualifications

PhD in <strong>experimental physics</strong> or related area

Experience in <strong>practical teaching</strong> at university level

Teaching qualification or equivalent experience

Research Areas

Experimental Physics

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Teaching Associate - Undergraduate Labs

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.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

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.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Key information

Department/location

Department of Physics

Salary

£35,608-£46,049

Reference

KA49318

Date published

1 April 2026

Closing date

30 April 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Teaching Associate - Undergraduate Labs role?

The position requires a PhD in experimental physics (or related area) and experience in practical teaching at university level, such as as a demonstrator, teaching associate, or head of class. An appropriate teaching qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience is essential. Explore academic CV tips for your application.

🔬What are the main responsibilities in this Undergraduate Labs Teaching Associate position?

You will contribute to and develop practical teaching in Physics for undergraduate students, organize and run practicals, and support the wider teaching programme in the Department of Physics. Flexibility is needed due to teaching cycles and exams. See faculty jobs for similar roles.

📝How do I apply for the University of Cambridge Teaching Associate job?

Click 'Apply' to register with the recruitment system and submit online, quoting reference KA49318. Informal enquiries to Director of Undergraduate Education at uws20@cam.ac.uk. Download further particulars from the job post. Check lecturer jobs for application best practices.

💰What is the salary and employment track for this role?

Salary is £35,608-£46,049. The role is on the teaching and scholarship track at University of Cambridge. For promotion info, visit ACPT&DS. View professor salaries for comparisons.

🌍Is visa sponsorship available, and what about working eligibility?

The University requires all employees to be eligible to live and work in the UK; no visa sponsorship mentioned. Applications encouraged from all sections of society, supporting equality, diversity, and inclusion. See higher ed jobs in Cambridge.

⏰What flexibility is required for this Physics teaching role?

Due to teaching cycles and examination periods, flexibility in working patterns and priority adjustments is essential. The role suits enthusiastic, adaptable candidates committed to high-quality teaching at the Cavendish Laboratory. Learn more via research jobs.

Teaching Associate - Undergraduate Labs

University of Cambridge

Cambridge

Teaching Associate - Undergraduate Labs

Required Qualifications

Research Areas

Teaching Associate - Undergraduate Labs

Teaching Associate - Undergraduate Labs

Key information

Department/location

Salary

Reference

Category

Date published

Closing date

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Teaching Associate - Undergraduate Labs role?

🔬What are the main responsibilities in this Undergraduate Labs Teaching Associate position?

📝How do I apply for the University of Cambridge Teaching Associate job?

💰What is the salary and employment track for this role?

🌍Is visa sponsorship available, and what about working eligibility?

⏰What flexibility is required for this Physics teaching role?