Postgraduate Teaching Assistant

Job Description

About Us

The Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering at University College London (UCL) is one of the UK’s largest and most diverse centers for research and education in the field. With internationally recognized research groups working across multiple sites, we operate at the intersection of physics, engineering, medicine, computer science, mathematics, and physiology.

Our department is proud to maintain strong collaborations with leading hospitals and clinical partners, enabling us to remain at the forefront of healthcare engineering. Our educational programmes span both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, giving students access to cutting-edge innovations and expert teaching.

We are also proud holders of the Athena Swan Bronze Award, which reflects our commitment to supporting women’s careers in STEM disciplines.

About the Role

We are recruiting Postgraduate Teaching Assistants (PGTAs) to support a range of teaching and learning activities during the upcoming academic year.

As a PGTA, your responsibilities may include:

Supporting and supervising laboratory practicals

Assisting with small-group tutorials and student projects

Providing feedback and assisting in marking assessments

Helping prepare teaching materials

Your exact duties will depend on the specific modules you are assigned to and the needs of the department.

All PGTAs are required to complete mandatory online training to ensure compliance with UCL’s health, safety, data protection, and inclusivity standards.

Mandatory Training Includes:

UCL Fire Safety

UCL Safety Induction

Data Protection & Freedom of Information

Information Security (via Cybsafe platform)

Prevent at UCL

Change Possible: Sustainable UCL

Introduction to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Disclosing & Managing Conflicts of Interest at UCL

About You

We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic doctoral students (PhD/MPhil) currently enrolled at UCL to join our teaching support team.

Eligibility Criteria:

You must be registered as a UCL research student at the time of appointment

You must have the legal right to work in the UK

You must provide valid right-to-work documents (e.g., passport, visa, share code) before appointment

Desired Skills & Experience (some or all of the following):

Knowledge of analogue electronics (up to first-year undergraduate level or higher)

Background in electrical or mechanical engineering

Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360)

Familiarity with 3D printing and technical drawing

Experience measuring bio-impedance signals

Proficiency in Matlab, Simulink, Python, or Arduino

Design and fabrication (DIY) skills

Knowledge in physics (optics, thermodynamics, waves, nuclear medicine, etc.)

Experience using an Instron machine or materials testing

What We Offer

Averaged Hours Contract: Your total hours are evenly distributed over the term of the contract, with regular monthly pay

Starting Point: All new PGTAs begin at the first spinal point on Grade 6

Progression: Returning PGTAs (from the previous academic year) move up one spinal point

Sick Pay & Annual Leave: Both are automatically included in your monthly salary under the averaged hours arrangement

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at UCL

UCL is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming academic community. We actively encourage applications from groups underrepresented in our workforce, including:

Black, Asian, and minority ethnic individuals

People with disabilities

LGBTQI+ candidates

We recognise the strength that comes from a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds, and we strive to ensure all staff feel a sense of belonging.

Please note: If we receive a high number of applications, we may close this vacancy early. We encourage early submission of applications.