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Teaching Assistant in Statistics

Are you a doctoral graduate in Mathematics looking for an opportunity to undertake teaching and provide support for a variety of modules? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience?

Working both independently and as part of a larger teaching team, you will carry out teaching or teaching-related activities such as tutoring, marking, preparing course materials, or project and dissertation supervision at undergraduate or MSc level. There are also opportunities to take on other responsibilities, such as research and development projects relating to student education, under the aegis of Prime, the School’s unit focussed on student education scholarship.

With a PhD (completed or submitted by the start of the appointment) in an area of Statistics, Probability, Financial Mathematics or a closely related subject, and excellent communication skills, you will have some experience of teaching or tutoring mathematics at undergraduate level and a willingness to contribute effectively to administrative activities related to teaching.

This role will be based at the university of Leeds campus. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.


To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Dr Philip Walker, Head of Prime

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 5134

Email: P.Walker@leeds.ac.uk

 

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.


What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

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Job Details
Location
Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service
Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences
School/Institute
School of Mathematics
Category
Teaching
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£33,951 to £39,906 p.a. pro rata
Working Time
22.5 hours per week
Post Type
Part Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term (Up to 2 years - To complete specific time limited work)
Release Date
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Closing Date
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Reference
EPSMA1130
Downloads
Candidate Brief (PDF)
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