PGTA - Mechanical Engineering

Job description

UCL’s Department of Mechanical Engineering (MechEng) has a number of exciting Postgraduate Teaching Assistant (PGTA) opportunities available for postgraduate research (PGR) students to teach on our undergraduate and postgraduate modules, starting in September 2025. Modules across all of our mechanical engineering programme areas are recruiting.

PGTAs are principally engaged to facilitate and lead student tutorials and laboratory teaching, with a typical tutorial group consisting of between 10 and 15 students. PGTAs are also often asked to undertake formative and summative assessment marking and feedback. Module coordinators provide detailed guidance and support to PGTAs on their modules. Teaching duties will vary by module / subject area according to teaching requirements.

PGTAs are normally employed for the academic terms during which the module(s) they are supporting are delivered.

Modules Available:
For the 2025-26 Academic Year, UCL MechEng is requesting expressions of interest for PGTAs for the modules and positions listed here: 

https://bit.ly/3EX4OUt

Please see further information in the attached Job Description. 

Key responsibilities

• Teaching assistance through the facilitation of seminars and/or workshops;
• Class preparation and meeting with lecturers/module organisers;
• After-class contact time with students, including time-tabled office hours;
• Laboratory demonstration;
• Marking students' work;
• Giving feedback to students

Requirements for role

To be eligible to be considered for a PGTA position at UCL MechEng you must:

1. Be a registered PGR student at UCL or another UK university, or have recently completed a PGR degree;
2. Have the right to work in the United Kingdom;
3. Have the approval of your primary PhD supervisor.

Prior teaching experience is not required, but helpful. Academic knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject, together with a commitment to supporting the learning of students, are essential.

For a full description of duties and a person specification, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

How to apply

To apply for a PGTA role, please complete the online application form here: 
https://forms.office.com/e/UhDXEE24V5

You should indicate in the application form which module(s) you are interested in being considered for.

Applications are now open and close Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 11.59pm.

Please contact us with any queries at mecheng.pgta@ucl.ac.uk.