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Graduate Laboratory Assistant - CSEE
Reference: REQ10426
Job details
Job referenceREQ10426 Application closing date30/11/2026 LocationColchester Salary£16.18 per hour (Grade 5, SP 21) Employment typeFixed term, Part time Job category/typeEducation Attachments REQ10426 Jobpack.pdfGraduate Laboratory Assistant - CSEE
Job description**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**
The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering is seeking to appoint Graduate Laboratory Assistants for the Spring Term 2026.
Applications are invited from postgraduate research students for GLA work on Computer Science and Electronic Engineering Modules. Please note: Not every module requires GLA support.
Applicants must be registered for a postgraduate research degree at the University of Essex during all or part of the academic year 2026-2027.
The posts will be offered as fixed term employment contracts until the post holder completes or withdraws from postgraduate studies or enters further completion or an extension to completion period.
Although an overarching contract will be in place for the duration of postgraduate studies, GLAs will need to apply for individual posts and will have no entitlement to future engagements beyond their initial post.
Main Responsibilities
- Laboratory demonstration and, where required, invigilation support during progress tests which take place during a laboratory session
- Maintaining contact with the laboratory supervisor
- Undertaking related administration duties
- Attending training courses and briefing meetings
- Undertaking preparation as requested by the laboratory supervisor
- Undertake marking of work from a defined marking scheme, where requested.
Skills and Qualifications Required
Applicants should have familiarity with the subject area and meet the essential skills as detailed on the job description. You should also have an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area and be studying for PhD in a relevant area, but not be in further completion.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate adequate English language competence for teaching and assessing a wide range of students who are both native and non-native English speakers and have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of students.
Application Process
To apply, please complete the application form and highlight your relevant skills.
Applications will then be reviewed; if you match the skills required you will be contacted by the relevant Module Supervisor for an interview.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 30 November 2026
For general enquiries, please contact [email protected]
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Job description**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**
The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering is seeking to appoint Graduate Laboratory Assistants for the Spring Term 2026.
Applications are invited from postgraduate research students for GLA work on Computer Science and Electronic Engineering Modules. Please note: Not every module requires GLA support.
Applicants must be registered for a postgraduate research degree at the University of Essex during all or part of the academic year 2026-2027.
The posts will be offered as fixed term employment contracts until the post holder completes or withdraws from postgraduate studies or enters further completion or an extension to completion period.
Although an overarching contract will be in place for the duration of postgraduate studies, GLAs will need to apply for individual posts and will have no entitlement to future engagements beyond their initial post.
Main Responsibilities
- Laboratory demonstration and, where required, invigilation support during progress tests which take place during a laboratory session
- Maintaining contact with the laboratory supervisor
- Undertaking related administration duties
- Attending training courses and briefing meetings
- Undertaking preparation as requested by the laboratory supervisor
- Undertake marking of work from a defined marking scheme, where requested.
Skills and Qualifications Required
Applicants should have familiarity with the subject area and meet the essential skills as detailed on the job description. You should also have an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area and be studying for PhD in a relevant area, but not be in further completion.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate adequate English language competence for teaching and assessing a wide range of students who are both native and non-native English speakers and have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of students.
Application Process
To apply, please complete the application form and highlight your relevant skills.
Applications will then be reviewed; if you match the skills required you will be contacted by the relevant Module Supervisor for an interview.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 30 November 2026
For general enquiries, please contact [email protected]
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