Graduate Laboratory Assistant - SMSAS

Graduate Laboratory Assistant - SMSAS

Reference: REQ10343

Job details

Job referenceREQ10343 Application closing date22/10/2026 LocationColchester Salary£16.18 per hour (Grade 5, SP 21) Employment typeFixed term, Part time Job category/typeEducation Attachments REQ10343 Jobpack.pdf

Graduate Laboratory Assistant - SMSAS

Job description

**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science is seeking to appoint Graduate Laboratory Assistants for the Autumn Term 2026 and Spring Term 2027.

This GLA post will contribute to the School’s teaching programme by providing support to academic staff in the provision of teaching and learning to help students meet their learning outcomes.  GLAs are required to offer assistance to the students in the laboratory (but also in other contexts such as computer laboratories or field settings) to ensure that health and safety regulations are complied with and, if requested, to undertake marking of coursework assignments, and related administrative work.

GLAs will receive close supervision and direction from the module supervisor, including regular feedback and guidance.  The module supervisor will give full background on the practical, ensure necessary preparation if appropriate and highlight and health and safety issues.  If marking is to be undertaken, it should be in line with the University’s Marking Policy  and under the guidance of the module supervisor. GLA’s are not involved in the marking of exams.

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

Assisting students in the laboratory by §  Showing students how to use software such as R or Python §  Demonstrating how to solve lab exercises §  Discussing aspects of open-ended lab questions

Maintaining contact with the module supervisor

Undertaking related administrative duties

Attending relevant training courses and briefings.

Undertaking preparation as requested by the module supervisor

Where required, mark scripts associated with labs and classes and provide students with appropriate constructive written feedback.

Any other duties that may from time to time be assigned by the Head of School or their nominee

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 a research degree 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. 

How to apply

Applications must be submitted to [email protected]. The deadline for applications is midnight 22 October 2026

Applications should include: 

• A covering letter, no more than 1000 words, explaining how you meet the essential (and desirable) skills and experience required of the post-holder
• An up to date Curriculum Vitae/résumé

Applications will then be reviewed; if you match the skills required you will be invited to attend an interview.

Informal enquiries can be made to [email protected]

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Graduate Laboratory Assistant - SMSAS

Job description

**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science is seeking to appoint Graduate Laboratory Assistants for the Autumn Term 2026 and Spring Term 2027.

This GLA post will contribute to the School’s teaching programme by providing support to academic staff in the provision of teaching and learning to help students meet their learning outcomes.  GLAs are required to offer assistance to the students in the laboratory (but also in other contexts such as computer laboratories or field settings) to ensure that health and safety regulations are complied with and, if requested, to undertake marking of coursework assignments, and related administrative work.

GLAs will receive close supervision and direction from the module supervisor, including regular feedback and guidance.  The module supervisor will give full background on the practical, ensure necessary preparation if appropriate and highlight and health and safety issues.  If marking is to be undertaken, it should be in line with the University’s Marking Policy  and under the guidance of the module supervisor. GLA’s are not involved in the marking of exams.

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

Assisting students in the laboratory by §  Showing students how to use software such as R or Python §  Demonstrating how to solve lab exercises §  Discussing aspects of open-ended lab questions

Maintaining contact with the module supervisor

Undertaking related administrative duties

Attending relevant training courses and briefings.

Undertaking preparation as requested by the module supervisor

Where required, mark scripts associated with labs and classes and provide students with appropriate constructive written feedback.

Any other duties that may from time to time be assigned by the Head of School or their nominee

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 a research degree 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. 

How to apply

Applications must be submitted to [email protected]. The deadline for applications is midnight 22 October 2026

Applications should include: 

• A covering letter, no more than 1000 words, explaining how you meet the essential (and desirable) skills and experience required of the post-holder
• An up to date Curriculum Vitae/résumé

Applications will then be reviewed; if you match the skills required you will be invited to attend an interview.

Informal enquiries can be made to [email protected]

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