At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in laboratory demonstrations and support sports science modules.
- Company: University of Essex, a leading institution in sport and exercise sciences.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience while studying and enhance your CV.
- Other info: Fixed term contracts aligned with your studies, with potential for growth.
- Why this job: Perfect opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in a dynamic academic environment.
- Qualifications: Must be a postgraduate research student with relevant undergraduate degree.
The predicted salary is between 19350 - 23650 £ per year.
The School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences is seeking to appoint Graduate Laboratory Assistants for the Autumn Term 2026 and Spring Term 2027.
Applications are invited from postgraduate research students for GLA work.
Support is primarily required for sports and exercise science modules in subjects such as nutrition, psychology, biomechanics, physiology, coaching, and performance analysis.
Opportunities are also available to support teaching in research methods, professional skills and digital skills.
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
- Maintaining contact with the laboratory supervisor
- Undertaking related administrative duties
- Attending training courses and briefing meetings
- Undertaking preparation as requested by the laboratory supervisor
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.
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.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 6 September 2026.
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