Graduate School
Location: Ormskirk
Salary: Each GTA studentship includes a ‘package’ with a total value just under £26,000 per annum for UK based applicants and over £34,000 for international applicants per annum. Commencing Saturday 30 September 2023.
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: Monday 09 January 2023
A fantastic opportunity to study for a 3-year funded doctorate whilst gaining valuable teaching experience.
About the Research Project
All advertised projects for this research area can be found here.
Please direct any questions about the project to Professor Ardhendu Behera (beheraa@edgehill.ac.uk) in advance of submitting your application.
About You
You will have a 2.1 or above undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, whilst a Masters degree would also be an advantage. You should have a passion for pursuing original research in your subject area along with the desire to develop your teaching ability by supporting an experienced and dynamic undergraduate programme team.
Highly motivated, resilient and with the determination to succeed, you will be committed to undertaking a PhD and will possess strong written and oral communication skills along with excellent organisational skills.
Please note:
About the Graduate Teaching Assistant Role
Graduate Teaching Assistants hold a unique position in the University, being both registered postgraduate researchers (PGRs) and carrying out teaching/teaching support duties.
PGRs will be expected to:
Rewards & Benefits
We want you to feel happy when you come to work and proud when you go home. From the moment you join us you have the opportunity to enhance your skills. In addition to having the opportunity to enrol on our Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (PGCTHE) to support your professional development, we offer a range of specialist development sessions and courses. In addition to the wide range of development opportunities available, the University has a strong focus on the wellbeing of its staff. You will have access to an award-winning staff health & wellbeing programme, benefit from discounted membership to our state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities and so much more. This is just a taste of what we can offer you at Edge Hill University.
Each GTA studentship includes a ‘package’ with a total value just under £26,000 per annum for UK based applicants and over £34,000 for international applicants per annum. This includes:
Applicant Guidance
How to Apply
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Applicants must complete the online application form via www.edgehill.ac.uk/jobs and attach 5 separate documents in the following order:
Applications without the above paperwork will not be considered for shortlisting.
To apply for this research area, please scroll to the bottom of the page and click the apply button. Contact srpshelpdesk@edgehill.ac.uk if you have difficulty accessing the form.
Interview Arrangements
Interviews are expected to be held in March 2023. The exact date will be confirmed in due course. Panel availability is limited. Shortlisted candidates will be offered one interview slot only.
Project Information is available alongside the job description above.
Key Contacts
Please think about the support you need and contact one of the areas directly.
Staff availability
Please note that the university is closed from the evening of the 22nd December 2022 until 3rd January 2023. Staff will respond to you upon their return. It is highly advised that you speak with staff at the earliest opportunity to avoid encountering any delays due to the scheduled break.
Online GTA information evening – Wednesday 07 December 2022 – 17:00 -18:00 (GMT)
Prospective candidates are welcome to attend an online GTA information evening led by Professor Fiona Hallett, Associate Dean of the Graduate School and Chair of the GTA recruitment processes.
Candidates must sign up using the following form: https://forms.office.com/r/ER9cMSM7zs.
Numbers are capped. The opportunity to sign up to this event will close on Monday 05 December at 13:00 (GMT) or when the capacity is reached, whichever comes first.
The session will be held online using Zoom. Attendees will be sent a link to their email account on Tuesday 06 December.
Edge Hill University is a campus-based public university in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England, which opened in 1885 as Edge Hill College, the first non-denominational teacher training college for women in England, before admitting its first male students in 1959.