UK : 2 Full time Post-graduate Teaching Assistantships

University of Derby

2 Full time Post-graduate Teaching Assistantships at the University of Derby (3 years: to include teaching duties up to 6 hours a week during term time)

Research plays a major role in supporting the teaching and learning across the University of Derby (further information on the Biological Science Research Group is available at http://www.derby.ac.uk/bsrg). We are pleased to offer post-graduate teaching assistantships which also include a funded PhD:

Gynaecological cancer patient management: improving diagnosis and treatment (Director of Studies: Dr Heidi Sowter)

Ref: EHS/BFS/1

Candidates should have a good honours degree in a human health-based subject. An MSc OR appropriate post-graduate research experience in the area of oncology or relevant area of human health is essential.

Successful applicants will receive a grant of £13,290 and fees will be paid at the UK/EU level. Overseas students would be responsible for paying top-up fees to the relevant level. These studentships are all based at the Kedleston Road, Derby site (see www.derby.ac.uk) .

To apply: Please contact the University Research Office (ResearchOffice@derby.ac.uk) for an application pack. Your application should also include a CV and brief covering letter stating research interests. For informal discussions about the studentship contact Dr Heidi Sowter (H.Sowter@derby.ac.uk)

See http://www.derby.ac.uk/research/postgraduate-research-degrees for full details regarding the University’s PhD Scheme. The final closing date for applications is 16th November 2009. Interviews will be held on 27th November 2009