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PGTA - Social Research Institute (IOE)
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Social Research Institute (IOE) are looking for PGTAs. Start date: 21st September 2026. Deadline to apply: 5:00pm, Friday 8th May 2026.
Department: Social Research Institute (IOE)
Modules:
Autumn modules
Undergraduate modules:
- Foundations of Psychology I (SOCS0023)
- Introduction to Economics I (SOCS0030)
- Introduction to Social Science Research (SOCS0022)
- Qualitative Research Methods (SOCS0034)
- Introduction to Sociology (SOCS0024)
- Historical Foundations of Sociological Thought (SOCS0099)
- Economics of Public Policy (SOCS0043)
- Thinking Through Identities (SOCS0092)
- Sociology of Childhood (SOCS0032)
- Social Science Seminar (SOCS0091)
- Foundations of Qualitative Methods (SOCS0052)
- Foundations of Social Data Science (SOCS0053)
- Advanced Computational Techniques for Data Science) SOCS0055)
- Inclusive Research: Theory for Policy and Practice (SOCS0059)
- Social Problems and Intervention (SOCS0093)
- Principles of Sociological Explanation (SOCS0109)
- Researching Childhoods (SOCS0015)
- Understanding Data for the Social Sciences (SOCS0122)
Spring modules
Undergraduate modules:
- Discovering Qualitative and Quantitative Methods (SOCS0026)
- Introduction to Economics II (SOCS0031)
- Social Change in Contemporary Society (SOCS0025)
- Economics of Education (SOCS0042)
- Quantitative Research Methods (SOCS0035)
- Social Psychology (SOCS0039)
- Sociology of Gender (SOCS0036)
- Love, Intimacy and Sexuality (SOCS0096)
- Religion and Society (SOCS0124)
- Advanced Qualitative Methods (SOCS0016)
- Impact Evaluation Methods (SOCS0017)
- Longitudinal Data Analysis (SOCS0056)
- Policy Engagement for Researchers (SOCS0057)
- Comparative Social Policy (SOCS0094)
- Social Change in Contemporary Society (SOCS0110)
- Data Science Using International Data (SOCS0119)
Number of hours: Can be up to 180 hours in the academic year e.g. Sep to Jun
Start date: 21st September 2026
Duration: Up to 1 year
Grade: PGTA (Grade 6)
Location: London
Application deadline: 5:00pm, Friday 8th May 2026
Job description
The Social Research Institute is one of the leading centres for social research in the UK. It is home to seven internationally renowned research units:
- Centre for Longitudinal Studies
- Centre for Time Use Research
- CLOSER
- EPPI Centre
- Quantitative Social Science
- Social Science Research Unit
- Thomas Coram Research Unit
About the role
We are looking to recruit PGTA's to support a variety of modules within SRI for the next academic year, for up to 180 hours.
In this post you will:
- Assist in the preparation of materials to support teaching, including liaising with the Module Leader regarding handouts for sessions, preparing practical exercises, preparing notes for assignments, etc.
- Undertake first and/or second marking (as required) for student formative and summative assessments; generating and providing detailed feedback for students.
- Co-ordinate any attendance monitoring activities for the groups you are supporting.
- Engage in the collection of evaluation data and student feedback from the groups you are supporting to enable module reviews and improvement.
Please see job description for full details.
Key responsibilities
- Teaching assistance through the facilitation of seminars and/or workshops;
- Marking students' work;
- Giving feedback to students;
- Class preparation and meeting with lecturers/module organisers;
- After-class contact time with students, including time-tabled office hours
Requirements for role
In this role you will:
- Receive appropriate support in developing your teaching practice and mentoring and departmental guidance in relation to your seminar support role.
- Receive guidance relating to small group facilitation, assessment and giving feedback.
- You will also have the option of attending an extended course, the UCL Arena One Teaching Associate Programme, and then applying for an Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.
You will currently be a PGR Student or be registered as a PGR Student by the start of the relevant academic year, with demonstrable sound knowledge in a subject area relevant to the programme to be supported. PLEASE NOTE THAT UCL PGR Students will be given priority in recruitment.
Please ensure that you clearly specify on your application form the modules that you are applying for.
Your application form should address all the person specification points and should clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet each of the criteria.
How to apply
To apply for this role please visit UCL’s online recruitment portal (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs) and search using vacancy reference B16-02053.