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At the heart of our vision are our people – a diverse, inclusive community of individuals who work together to create positive change for the world around them.
This part-time Graduate Teaching Assistant Studentship presents an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to acquire skills across research and teaching – both of which are central components to the academic career path. The successful candidate will pursue a PhD in Developmental Psychology while contributing to teaching and assessment on the BSc Psychology degree. Further details about the programme can be found at:
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/2025/00653/bsc-psychology/
Working closely with teaching-focused lecturers, the successful candidate will contribute across a wide range of Psychology course units. Line management for the teaching post will be provided through the Division of Psychology and Mental Health, and the specific teaching responsibilities of the person appointed will be allocated in consultation with the BSc Psychology Programme Director, Doron Cohen.
A contract and continued employment in this position will be dependent on the successful candidate enrolling on a part-time PhD. At the point of PhD completion, (or if the PhD is discontinued for any reason), employment as a Teaching Assistant will be terminated.
PhD supervision will be provided from within the Division of Psychology, Communication and Human Neuroscience, one of two Divisions contributing to the BSc Psychology programme. A Faculty-funded fee remittance for part-time PhD study will be available (for as long as the Teaching Assistant role is held).
What you will get in return:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Professor Anna Theakston / Dr Doron Cohen
Email: anna.theakston@manchester.ac.uk (PhD supervisor – for PhD research part of the role)
Email: doron.cohen@manchester.ac.uk (BSc Psychology Programme Director – for teaching and assessment part of the role – 0.5FTE)
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
To apply for this job please visit www.jobsinmcr.co.uk.
