The Department of Mechanical Engineering values the contributions of Research Assistants and Associates (PDRAs) in supporting our taught courses and their professional growth. While PDRAs have a contractual responsibility to contribute towards teaching, we choose to acknowledge significant contributions with a modest bonus based on teaching hours. This bonus is determined by a standard hourly rate, reviewed annually, and paid biannually at the end of the autumn and summer terms.
All teaching contributions must be approved by the relevant module leader, and the bonus will be processed as a one-off payment at the end of the winter and summer terms. Consequently, these payments will be subject to UK tax regulations.
PDRAs engaged in teaching activities must complete the Active Bystander and Unconscious Bias courses once every two years.
- Unconscious Bias Training: Unconscious Bias
- Active Bystander Training: Active Bystander