Applications are invited for the post of Teaching Associate (Researcher Development) based within the Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning (CCTL). We are the University's central provider of professional development activity for postgraduate research (PGR) students. Our team work in partnership across the collegiate university to design and coordinate a diverse programme of activities and resources for postgraduate researchers, as well as acting as a hub for postgraduate researcher development provision in the University.
We are seeking someone who is creative and has exceptional planning, facilitation, organisational and interpersonal skills to help shape and deliver our programme of development support for our postgraduate research students.
The successful applicant will have a doctoral-level qualification (or equivalent), some relevant experience and will be encouraged to bring a highly professional and proactive approach to the role. With strong communication and organisational skills, you will be comfortable working both independently as well as collaboratively, both within and outside the immediate team. This will require an ability to forge productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will also be able to switch between tasks and manage multiple projects to competing deadlines. You will join a busy and engaged team with support available to enhance your own professional development.
If you have experience and understanding of the context and challenges of postgraduate research, awareness of PGR policy and wider research culture, and enjoy working with colleagues and postgraduate research students to support their development, then we would welcome your application for this key role in our team.
The University of Cambridge is one of the world's foremost universities and a renowned centre for research, education and scholarship. Their sustained pursuit of academic excellence is built on a long history of world-leading teaching and research within a distinctive collegiate system. Today, the University comprises 150 faculties and departments and is a globally diverse institution with students from over 147 different countries.
This role is part of the Academic Career Pathways scheme for Teaching & Scholarship staff. CCTL is based within Education Services, located centrally on the New Museums Site.
Working pattern: Full-time
Additional information regarding the role can be found within the Further Particulars. When applying, please ensure that you outline how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification of the Further Particulars (the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview based upon these criteria.
For any queries, please contact: Dr Annette Mahon, Deputy Head of the Centre for Teaching and Learning ([email protected] ).
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Expected interview date: Monday 29th April 2024
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact [email protected]
Please quote reference AK40715 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Further information
Apply online
Similar Positions
-
Research Assistant In Targeted Drug Delivery Validation Engineering (Fixed Term) , ;, United Kingdom, 6 days ago
Location: West Cambridge, Cambs, UK Two vacant Research Assistant positions exist, in the Department of Engineering, to work on the development of new highly targeted methods to deliver therapies ...
-
Research Assistant/Associate In Foreign Direct Investment Policy (Fixed Term) , ;, United Kingdom, 24 days ago
A position exists for a Research Assistant/Associate at the Institute for Manufacturing, Department of Engineering, to work on foreign direct investment policy. In particular, how the structures a...
-
Research Assistant (Fixed Term) , ;, United Kingdom, 25 days ago
The research assistant/outreach coordinator is required to work (for one year initially, with annual renewals and maximum of three years) on an international study funded by the US National Instit...
-
Research Assistant/Associate In International Comparative Analysis Of Innovation Policies (Fixed Term) , ;, United Kingdom, 24 days ago
A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate at the Institute for Manufacturing, Department of Engineering, to work on international comparison of innovation policies. The RA will underta...
-
Research Assistant/Associate In Advanced Neuroimaging And Computational Neuroscience (Fixed Term) , ; University of Groningen, United Kingdom, about 6 hours ago
A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in spinal/brain neuroimaging and computational neuroscience in the Department of Engineering, to work on projects related to the neural proces...
-
Research Assistant/Associate In Experimental Mechanics (Fixed Term) , ;, United Kingdom, 3 days ago
A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on Experimental Mechanics. The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, UK. We are starting...