Three Graduate Teaching Assistantships in Computer Science (SEN00817) — University of Leicester
Three Graduate Teaching Assistantships in Computer Science (SEN00817)
The Department of Informatics (formerly known as Department of Computer Science) is pleased to offer a funded Graduate Teaching Assistantship for October 2017 entry to its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme.
The Graduate Teaching Assistantships are available for full-time registration and payable as a full UK/EU tuition fee waiver for four years subject to annual progress review.
The successful applicant will also receive an annual stipend and salary package worth PS14,553 each year.
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- School/Department: Department of Informatics
- Supervisor(s): Agreed Subject to Research Project
- Start Date: 1 September 2017
- Eligibility: Intended for UK/EU Applicants
- Application Close Date: 1 May 2017 APPLY NOW
- Interview Date: Week starting 5th June 2017 (provisional)
About Graduate Teaching Assistantships
Graduate Teaching Assistantships allow research students to fund their PhD through part-time teaching work with the University.
A Graduate Teaching Assistant is responsible to the Head of Department and is expected to undertake teaching or system development related duties within the Department - not normally exceeding eight contact hours per week - while undertaking research leading to a PhD.
Approximately 80% of their time will be spent on their doctoral research and 20% on their GTA responsibilities. Training is provided to help Graduate Teaching Assistants develop their teaching related skills and enhance their professional competencies.
Research Areas and Supervision
We welcome applications from those looking to undertake doctoral research in any aspect of computer science compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including:
- Algorithms: Complexity and Engineering (ACE)
- Foundations of Computing (FoCo)
- Interaction Design and Evaluation of Socio-technical Systems (IDEAS)
- Software Modelling and Evolution (SOME)
- Validation and Verification (VALVE)
Find a supervisor in your research area and consider the suggested topics for PhD research.
Entry Requirements
- Should have, or shortly be expected to obtain, a good (normally first class) BSc degree or an equivalent in computer science or a cognate area*
- Outstanding promise of research achievement*
- Research interests in one or more research themes of the Department
- High level of proficiency in English, sufficient to undertake research, teaching and administrative activities utilising English Language materials and to communicate effectively with staff and students* (see the standard English language requirements)
- Effective oral, written and presentation skills in order to communicate effectively with staff and students*
- Potential to initiate, develop and deliver high quality research in Computer Science in one of the research themes of the Department, likely to lead to the award of a PhD under supervision of an academic staff*
- Ability to teach undergraduate students in laboratories, tutorials and other classes
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team on research and teaching related activities
- Good interpersonal skills
- Competency in IT and familiarity with a computerised environment*
- A commitment to high quality teaching
- Desirable:
- Have, or be close to completing, a good Master's or equivalent postgraduate degree in Computer Science or cognate area
- Experience in teaching undergraduate or postgraduate students in tutorials
- Experience in IT system development
- A track record in developing and delivering high quality research
- Prior teaching experience
- Ability to work as part of a team on system development related activities
- Intended for applicants who are eligible to pay the UK/EU tuition fee - i.e., those who are permanently resident in the UK or another EU country. International applicants may apply if they can cover the difference to international tuition fees from other sources.
- Available for full-time registration only
- We are looking for applicants who can start on 1 September 2017
* criteria used for shortlisting
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries are welcome - please contact Prof Alexander Kurz:
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1. Draft a short research proposal (or research statement) that tells us what you want to research, how you intend to do it, and why it is worth doing. We mainly want you to explain why you are interested in your proposed area of research, and what in your background makes you well prepared for this topic. The proposal/statement should normally be about one page long.
2. Prepare your supporting documents - with your application you need to include proof that you meet the academic and English language entry requirements:
- include all relevant certificates/diplomas and transcripts
- international applicants must provide official copies of their entire course transcripts including explanations of the mark schemes used and, where possible, an indication of their class ranking/position in class
- supporting documents not in English must be provided with a certified English translation
- please also include a full curriculum vitae
You must also provide contact details for two academic (not personal) referees who can comment on your suitability for the research degree programme
3. Submit your online application
Important Advice for Applicants
Applications that do not include a research proposal and the required supporting documents will not be considered.
In the Fees and Financial Support section of the application, applicants must state that they wish to be considered for a Graduate Teaching Assistantship in Computer Science (Ref. SEN00817)
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