PGTA - School of Pharmacy

Job description

About Us
UCL School of Pharmacy is one of the world’s leading centres of excellence for pharmaceutical science, education and professional engagement, ranked third in the world by QS (2025, Pharmacy and Pharmacology). The Division has a track record in high-quality research across a broad range of drug discovery, pharmacy and patient safety-related areas, and for developing spinout companies that have brought new therapeutic strategies to patients. Further information can be found on our website http://www.ucl.ac.uk/pharmacy/

About the Role
We are looking for motivated Postgraduate Teaching Assistants (PGTAs) and Teaching Assistants, for the 2025-2026 academic year, to be part of an enthusiastic and committed programme team in an international learning environment.

Main duties of the post will vary significantly depending on the module and subject, but general examples include various support e.g. lab practical preparation and demonstration, regular meetings with the course lecturer, provision of feedback to students, provision of weekly office hours, attendance reporting, tutorial class teaching, coursework assessment and examination marking.

PGTAs are expected to be able to commit, be present on their assigned campus during the terms for which teaching is allocated and during the examination period as required.

Please find 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;
• Dissertation co-supervision at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level(s);
• Laboratory demonstration;
• Marking students' work;
• Giving feedback to students

Requirements for role

Applicants should be educated to Master’s level (or have equivalent experience) in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or a related Biological Sciences field, and be currently undertaking a relevant postgraduate degree such as a PhD. 

Experience in tutoring or supporting undergraduate Pharmacy students or postgraduate students on MSc programmes in Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutics, or Pharmacology.

They must demonstrate strong literacy, numeracy, and attention to detail, along with proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, email, and internet use. 

The role requires subject-specific knowledge and the specialist skills necessary to support course delivery, as well as the ability to clearly communicate with students and staff at all levels, both orally and in writing. 

Candidates should feel confident explaining practical procedures to students and possess excellent organisational and time management skills. 

Flexibility, the ability to adapt to changing priorities, and the capacity to work independently or as part of a team are essential. 

How to apply

To apply, please complete the application form here - https://forms.office.com/e/cNamyAEc87. 

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