Jacob Harber
Glasgow
Summary
Friendly and adaptable part-time PhD student looking for opportunities to further improve communication and public-facing skills with part-time work. Experienced in connecting and communicating with people in a wide variety of contexts, including academia, retail, and calling campaigns. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with full driving license, and flexible regarding working hours.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6069
6069
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Glasgow
Glasgow
2023.09 - 2026.02
- Teach cohorts of 24 philosophy undergraduate students philosophical content, encouraging focus and engagement.
- Responsible for supporting the welfare and individual needs of students inside and outside of lesson.
- Mark assessments to 3 week deadlines, voluntarily covering colleagues' marking when needed.
PhD Intern
University of Glasgow Games and Gaming Lab
2025.06 - 2025.10
- Brainstormed current lab projects with lab members and external parties, facilitated playtests with members of the public at gaming workshops, and represented the lab at public-facing events.
- Produced innovative research on links between VR gaming and dissociative states.
Telephone Campaign Assistant
University of Glasgow Alumni Office
2023.02 - 2023.04
- Contacted potential donors to support University Alumni Fundraising Campaign.
- Identified common interests to build rapport and engage potential donors.
- Personally responsible for raising over £10,000 in donations for the university’s funds.
Customer Experience Assistant
William Hill
2021.07 - 2022.08
- Created enjoyable guest experiences, both individually and by working closely with colleagues.
- Built relationships with customers, answered queries, and upsold products.
- Managed cash transactions responsibly, and ensured accurate daily banking deposits.
Education
PhD (Part-Time) - Philosophy
University of Glasgow
MA - Cognitive Studies
University of Sheffield
BA - Philosophy
University of Sheffield
A-Levels - Maths, History, Economics
John Leggott College
Scunthorpe, North LincolnshireGCSEs - 13 A*-B inc. Maths and English
Outwood Academy Foxhills
Additional Experience
- Games Demonstrator (Ravensburger, On-Going): Demonstrate new Ravensburger games to convention attendees as part of a team to advertise products and facilitate sales.
- Youth Theatre Assistant (Duckegg Theatre Company, 2015-2017): Helped teach young children musical theatre and drama skills. Also provided backstage support on show days.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PhD Intern
University of Glasgow Games and Gaming Lab
2025.06 - 2025.10
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Glasgow
2023.09 - 2026.02
Telephone Campaign Assistant
University of Glasgow Alumni Office
2023.02 - 2023.04
Customer Experience Assistant
William Hill
2021.07 - 2022.08
PhD (Part-Time) - Philosophy
University of Glasgow
MA - Cognitive Studies
University of Sheffield
BA - Philosophy
University of Sheffield
A-Levels - Maths, History, Economics
John Leggott College
GCSEs - 13 A*-B inc. Maths and English
Outwood Academy Foxhills