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School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Fixed-Term for 5 years, or until completion of PhD, whichever is sooner. To comply with studentship requirements, the start date is fixed at 4 January 2021.
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 Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University and will support the teaching of Biomechanics – the role will include:
- Demonstrating/Seminars/Tutorials – to undertake laboratory demonstration and/or support teaching activities during seminar, tutorial and practical sessions.
- Supervision – providing support to academic staff, supervising undergraduate projects through, for example, providing technical support in experiments or assisting students in the use of software.
- Mentoring/Tutoring – providing students with guidance and technical support for module queries, study skills and referring them to appropriate pastoral support.
- Highly moderated marking.
Candidates should have a strong, relevant, educational background, excellent communication skills and experience of undertaking a research project. Experience in the area of Biomechanics is highly desirable.
The PhD study must fall within the School’s research themes: Sport Performance, Lifestyle for Health and Wellbeing, and Participation in Sport and Exercise. The list of potential projects can be found here
Studentship tuition fees will be paid by Loughborough University but no additional studentship stipend will be paid as this position will attract a full-time ‘Specialist & Supporting Academic’ Grade 5 salary (£25,217 - £30,046 per annum). Progression opportunities exist with this 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), and meeting additional criteria after two years of employment.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Matt Pain, Reader in Biomechanics, via email at M.T.G.Pain@lboro.ac.uk
Application Closing Date: 18 November 2020
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This vacancy is only available to applicants who are eligible to work and study in the UK as the role does not meet the requirements for Visa sponsorship under UK immigration regulations.