Doctoral Fellowship

British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships
The aim of the British Academy in making these awards is to offer opportunities for outstanding early career researchers to strengthen their experience of research and teaching in a university environment which will develop their curriculum vitae and improve their prospects of obtaining permanent lecturing posts by the end of the Fellowship. The primary emphasis is on completion of a significant piece of publishable research, which will be assisted by full membership of an academic community of established scholars working in similar fields http://www.britac.ac.uk/funding/guide/pdf ells.cfm

Visiting Lecturer(s)
University of Roehampton -School of Education
... (Up to 1.0 FTE)
We are looking for suitably qualified staff to act as a Visiting Lecturers for a range of subjects and our Initial Teaching Training (ITT) undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the autumn term of 2013, we are particularly looking for expertise in: •Design & Technology Education (Primary) •Mathematics Education (Primary) •English Education (Primary) •Special & Inclusive Education •Early Childhood Studies
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Sheffield -Department of Economics
... Graduate Teaching Assistant Post for a new PhD student starting in September 2013.
The Department of Economics at the University of Sheffield is part of the ESRC White Rose Doctoral Training Centre.
The department has one Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) post to fill, for new full-time PhD student beginning their research in September 2013.
Applicants must have successfully completed, or be close to completing, an MSc degree in Economics, or a Masters degree with a high Economics content, from a UK university or have a comparable international qualification from a recognised institute of higher education.
The successful applicants will have their full PhD fees paid at the appropriate rate for 3 years and will also receive an annual stipend equal in value to the ESRC standard maintenance award (£13,590 in 2012/13) over this period.
GTAs are expected to undertake some limited teaching duties in the department, which will mostly comprise teaching first year undergraduate seminars and tutorials, plus other teaching-related duties such as some assessment and examination marking.
Deadline for applications: 12 noon on Thursday 11th July 2013.
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Why do postgraduate research?
Is postgraduate research for you? Research degrees offer a rewarding and exciting opportunity to explore an issue in real depth. On completion you will be one of the world's leading experts in your field. During your study you will have the opportunity to meet researchers from around the world and present your work to them. However research projects rarely run smoothly, they are often frustrating and highly challenging; the so called roller-coast...er ride of research. Being prepared for this and understanding why you are undertaking the research will help you to maintain your motivation and prepare for future opportunities. Indeed trained researchers offer experience that employers' value.
Planning your research degree Before settling on a research degree and topic you should ensure you should understand how this fits into your chosen research field and the potential opportunities this could lead into.
talk to researchers to learn more about what it is like to undertake a research degree and further academic research find out about different doctoral degrees to find the right one for you read the introductions to careers in higher education and doctoral careers in other sectors to help you consider the impact that your degree is likely to have on your employability and career. You may also find it useful to talk to a careers adviser discuss your thinking with friends and family. Your research degree will have an impact on you and those around you so explain what you are doing and seek feedback think about the financial aspects. Will you be able to get funding at a level that enables you to live comfortably? If your research goes on beyond the period of your funding, as is common, how will you support yourself? identify the experience you need to build during your research to enable your future plans and match this with the support available in your institution
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Developing capacity for teaching professionalism in higher education in further education Date: 21 Jan 2013 Location/venue: Solihull College Blossomfield Campus Blossomfield Road Solihull, England, B9 1SB

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