Qualification Type: | PhD |
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Location: | Edinburgh |
Funding for: | UK Students, EU Students, International Students |
Funding amount: | Remuneration consists of a PhD stipend of £14,427 per annum (0.75 of the standard UKRI rate), plus a salary of £7,401. In addition, PhD tuition fees will be covered |
Hours: | Full Time |
Placed On: | 29th May 2024 |
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Closes: | 10th July 2024 |
Reference: | 3784 |
There are 2 opportunities available.
The School of Social Sciences seeks to award a number of PhD scholarships with associated Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) positions to outstanding doctoral candidates with clear potential to excel as academic teachers and researchers. The GTA PhD scholarship is a four-year fixed term position: Students undertake a PhD on a 0.75 FTE basis alongside a 0.25 FTE teaching contract. Remuneration consists of a PhD stipend of £14,427 per annum (0.75 of the standard UKRI rate), plus a salary of £7,401. In addition, PhD tuition fees will be covered.
About Our Team
Founded in 1970, the Department of Languages & Intercultural Studies specialises in the fields of translation and interpreting studies, as well as intercultural studies such as living cultural heritage, language policy and intercultural communication. Research in the department falls under the auspices of two research centres that reflect our specialisms: the Centre for Translation and Interpreting Studies in Scotland (CTISS) and the Intercultural Research Centre (IRC). They focus on our established and distinctive strengths of translation and interpretation, as well as building the emerging areas of living cultural heritage and language policy.
Detailed Description
Two posts are available in the Department of Languages & Intercultural Studies. One of the posts will provide teaching support in Spanish, and the other will provide teaching support in British Sign Language (BSL). Under the leadership of the Head of Department, Prof. Jo Drugan, the role-holders will provide teaching support, including large and small group teaching, tutorials and assessment activities.
The PHD topics can be found in the full job description, by clicking the 'Apply' button, above.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Department, the post-holder will:
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How to Apply
Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Wednesday the 10th of July 2024.
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