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Job description

Molecular Aspects of Cell and Gene Therapy is a core module in the MSc Cell and Gene Therapy course which runs at the ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ GOS Institute of Child Health. The module can also be chosen as an optional for other courses occluding the MSc Personalised Medicine. The purpose of this job is to support teaching and learning in our Molecular aspects of Cell and Gene Therapy module. The main duties of the post are regular meetings with the module team, giving lectures, organizing workshops, manging the module’s Moodle page, setting and managing Zoom links and in some cases, coursework assessment. The jobholder will also assist the module lead in the collection and review of module feedback and will actively follow and promote ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ policies (including EDI opportunities) and uphold confidentiality in regard to students records and marks.

Key responsibilities

• Teaching assistance through the facilitation of seminars and/or workshops;
• Class preparation and meeting with lecturers/module organisers;
• Marking students' work;
• Giving feedback to students;
• Manging the module’s Moodle page

Requirements for role

The jobholder is currently a ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ PGR student or registered as a ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ PGR student from 23 September 2023.

The applicant will have specialist knowledge appropriate to the Molecular aspects of Cell and Gene Therapy module. The student will be educated to master's degree level (or having equivalent experience) and working towards a relevant postgraduate degree (PhD). It would be desirable for the student to have some prior experience with the MSc Cell and Gene Therapy course and ability to be on site at the ICH during the main teaching week of the module (week starting 10 Feb 2025).

Experience in gene therapy strategies for tackling cancers and/or working with models of rare disorders is not required but will be seen as positive as we want to improve these aspect of our module. In addition, the PGTA will have excellent organizational and time management skills and have the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with students, academic and support staff at all levels.Ìý
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How to apply

To apply please send a cover letter and a copy of your CV toÌýich.chld0034@ucl.ac.uk or claudiu.cozmescu.15@ucl.ac.uk.