About this role
Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a passionate candidate to undertake a full-time PhD research in computing or mathematical sciences, and provide assistance to academic staff as a part-time Graduate Teaching Assistant. The post holder will be registered as a full-time research (PhD) student within the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences for the period of employment with registration fees waived.
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:
Pursue research study towards a PhD thesis. Provide assistance to staff involved in teaching - supporting classes, marking and leading seminar discussions online. Undertake administration to ensure the effective running of programmes.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Demonstrate the potential to conduct high-quality research in computer science, mathematics, statistics and/or probability theory. Support teaching at postgraduate level online.
Moreover, you will:
Have a good first degree or masters in a discipline relevant to computer science, mathematics, statistics and/or probability theory. Have a practical knowledge of the Python programming language, and SQL. Have a good understanding of Information Systems, and Data Management. Be eligible for acceptance to the MPhil/PhD in the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences.
Submit an application to the department - full-time MPhil/PhD including an original research proposal.
For further details, please consult the guides:
MPhil/PhD Computer Science and Information Systems
MPhil/PhD Mathematics and Statistics
Birkbeck has been teaching and researching since 1957
Our research is organised around three main themes:
AI and Data Science
Discrete Mathematics and Algorithms
Logical Methods
The School is particularly interested in supervising research that aligns with the work of the research groups and centres. A non-exclusive list of topics and supervisors is included below. Applicants who wish to pursue a PhD in a different field will also be considered.
Mathematical Analysis of Reconstruction Error for Off-Shore Wind Measurement Systems
Dr Anthony Brooms
Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models
Dr Taolue Chen
Static Program analysis and verification, termination analysis, term rewriting
Dr Carsten Fuhs
Graph Databases, Data Modelling, Process Modelling
Dr Jan Hidders
Combinatorial aspects of cryptography and information security
Prof Maura Paterson
AI in Finance: new models and data streams
Dr Alessandro Provetti
Probability theory: Interacting particle systems
Dr Richard Pymar
Designing network algorithms founded on graph theory
Dr Felix Reidl
Extraction of Rules and Specifications from Temporal Data
Dr Vladislav Ryzhikov
Novel diffusion model learning algorithms for synthetic DNA sequence design
Dr Cen Wan
Please note that separate applications will be required:
Full-time PhD application with accompanying research proposal for the PhD post for either:
Computer Science and Information Systems
Mathematics and Statistics
A job application form for the graduate teaching assistant post, submitted via the 'Apply' button above.
Total salary: £19,490 rising to £22,123 per year (0.5 FTE) (pro-rated & £38,981 rising to £44,247) 1 FTE Grade 6
Terms and Conditions
Four year fixed-term contract, starting 1 July. Teaching post is part time (17.5 hours a week term time) alongside completion of a PhD
Closing date: 1 May 2026
Interview date: 27 May 2026
To know more about the role, please contact Martyn Harris, Programme Director
Further guidance is available for prospective PhD students
This post is open for Visa Sponsorship
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