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School of Science
Fixed-term for 5 years, or until completion of a PhD,whichever is sooner.
Due to studentship requirements, the start date must be 1 January 2018.
Combining a teaching role with postgraduate research, this PGTA position is an exciting opportunity to complete a PhD under the supervision of Loughborough University's expert staff while gaining invaluable experience in the delivery of learning and teaching.
This PGTA position sits within the School of Science at Loughborough University and will support our provision of statistics supportthroughout the university. Teaching roles will include:
Candidates should have a good background in experimental design and statistics, including data handling, exploratory and graphical data summaries, a range of techniques for statistical modelling and inference and best practice in writing up statistical methodology and results. There will be opportunities within the role to undertake additional training in specialist statistical topics to complement existing expertise in the SAS.
The PhD topic undertaken by the PGTA must fall within one of the Centres in the School of Science: The Mathematics Education Centre,the Centre for Imaging Science and the Interdisciplinary Centre for Mathematical Modelling. A list of potential topics and supervisors in these Centres; and further details about how to apply for this opportunity are given here http://www.lboro.ac.uk/science/workingwithus/pgta-about-the-role/
Only individuals with existing rights to work and study in the UK can be considered as the role does not meet the requirements for visa sponsorship under UK immigration regulations.
Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Eugenie Hunsicker,Director of Service Teaching by email at: E.Hunsicker@lboro.ac.uk, or by telephone on +44 (0)1509 222875.
Application Closing date: 19 November 2017
Preliminary Skype and full panel interviews planned for week commencing 4 December.
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Studentship tuition fees will be paid by the University but as the post will attract a full-time SSA Grade 5 salary (GBP 24,285 to GBP 28,936 per annum, subject to an annual pay award) no additional studentship stipend will be paid. Progression opportunities exist within the post as there is the potential to progress to SSA Grade 6 on gaining Associate Fellow status of the Higher Education Academy (or other such body) plus meeting additional criteria after two years of employment.