Teaching Assistant in Statistics

Working time: 22.5 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed Term (Up to 2 years - To complete specific time limited work)

Are you a doctoral graduate in Mathematics looking for an opportunity to undertake teaching and provide support for a variety of modules? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience?

Working both independently and as part of a larger teaching team, you will carry out teaching or teaching-related activities such as tutoring, marking, preparing course materials, or project and dissertation supervision at undergraduate or MSc level. There are also opportunities to take on other responsibilities, such as research and development projects relating to student education, under the aegis of Prime, the School’s unit focussed on student education scholarship.

With a PhD (completed or submitted by the start of the appointment) in an area of Statistics, Probability, Financial Mathematics or a closely related subject, and excellent communication skills, you will have some experience of teaching or tutoring mathematics at undergraduate level and a willingness to contribute effectively to administrative activities related to teaching.

This role will be based at the university of Leeds campus. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Dr Philip Walker, Head of Prime

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 5134

Email: P.Walker@leeds.ac.uk

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page. 

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.

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