PhD Studentship & Graduate Teaching Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£22,123 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Research Teaching Communication Organizational Psychology AI (Business Strategy and Analytics) Management Economics Finance

FULL DESCRIPTION

PhD Studentship & Graduate Teaching Assistant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a passionate candidate to undertake a full-time PhD and provide part-time teaching assistance at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. This is a fully funded 3-year fixed-term contract starting September 2026. Salary: £19,490 rising to £22,123 per year. Closing date: 10 May 2026.

Key Responsibilities

  • Pursue research leading towards a PhD at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
  • Provide part-time teaching assistance (17.5 hours per week during term time) including preparation of teaching materials, delivery in person and via e-learning, demonstrating in practical classes, and acting as seminar leader
  • Assist in supervision of projects and participate in assessment and examination of students
  • Undertake administration related to teaching duties

Requirements

  • Demonstrate research potential and contribute to the School's research culture
  • Possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Ability to lecture effectively and conduct seminars at undergraduate and postgraduate level
  • Knowledge and potential to conduct high-quality research in one of: Organizational Psychology, AI (Business Strategy and Analytics), Management (Innovation and Entrepreneurship or Marketing), Economics and Finance

Application Process

Two separate applications are required: a full-time PhD application with research proposal, and a job application form for the Graduate Teaching Assistant post submitted via the 'Apply' button. For further details on the research programme, visit Birkbeck prospective PhD guidance.

Remuneration & Terms

Total salary £19,490 rising to £22,123 per year (0.5 FTE, pro-rated £38,981 rising to £44,247 1 FTE). Grade 6 on the College's London Pay Scale, including consolidated Weighting/Allowance for staff whose contractual place of work is in the London area. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers competitive salary, pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working. Fixed-term contract for 3 years starting 30 September 2026. Teaching post is part-time (17.5 hours/week term time) alongside PhD.

Enquiries

For role enquiries: Dr Mark Stringer at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. For technical issues with the recruitment portal: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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