University of Reading Hiring for Graduate Teaching Assistant Job at Reading, England Full Time

Applications are invited for two Graduate Teaching Assistant posts in Pharmacy Practice. These are exciting roles which will allow the post holders to study for a PhD in a related subject whilst contributing to student learning, undertaking teaching activities in the area of Pharmacy Practice.

We are looking for two Graduate Teaching Assistants, to work on a PhD project that aligns with the research interests of our Pharmacy Practice researchers. Projects offered are varied in their scope and might explore patients’ experiences of chronic pain, pharmacy workforce resilience, medicines safety, human factors and innovative communications for pharmacy and healthcare practice.

The posts are for a fixed period of 4 years during which time the post holders must be registered as full-time doctoral students. They will be paid a salary and a stipend per annum and will have PhD fees waived at the Home level (Please note that students liable for international fees will need to pay the difference between these and the home fee rate).

In parallel with this, if you haven’t already done so, it will be necessary to submit an application for admission to our PhD programme via http://www.reading.ac.uk/gs-how-to-apply.aspx

You will have:

• A good (1st or 2.1) first degree in Pharmacy
• GPhC registration as a pharmacist (before commencement in 2022)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate complex theories and ideas in an engaging way that is easy for students to understand
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads, including balancing PhD studies with GTA responsibilities during term-time

Interview date: 31 August 2022

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Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.