Research Positions at Heriot-Watt University, a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Research Associate – Quantum Magnetometry of complex quantum materials
The Quantum Photonics Laboratory has an opening in its team for an Experimental Officer to establish and operate a novel Quantum Magnetometry Facility. You will support multiple projects and teams as well as pursue your own independent research.Research Associate – Quantum Magnetometry of complex quantum materialsAdd Job to My Job Selections
Post Doctorate Research Associate – MathematicsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
The PDRA will work on the EPSRC project Mathematical Theory of Polycrystalline Materials: https://gow.epsrc.ukri.org/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/V00204X/1. This 24-month position has no teaching duties. However, the successful candidate will be offered the opportunity to do a limited amount of teaching to enhance their professional experience.Post Doctorate Research Associate – MathematicsAdd Job to My Job Selections
Postdoctoral Researcher & Project WriterEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Post-doctoral Researcher and Project Support Officer The Centre for Networks and Enterprise Excellence would like to recruit one post-doc researcher. The post holder will: a. aid in the development of new projects and b. support the analysis of sophisticated data sets. The person we seek to appoint should demonstrate competence as a researcher and data scientist. We seek to further develop projects in network analysis and quantitative social science. The successful candidate should have experience with project writing in the UK and/or Europe, demonstrate project writing skills and a good understanding of challenges in research design. They should hold a PhD (or be close to submitting) in a cognate subject. This is a fixed term role to July 2024 at grade 7Postdoctoral Researcher & Project WriterAdd Job to My Job Selections
Research Associate in Human Computer InteractionEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
The School of Maths and Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University is seeking candidates for a Research Associate position which will support the work of the principally funded EPSRC (£3.3M) project Protecting Minority Ethnic Communities Online (PRIME).Research Associate in Human Computer InteractionAdd Job to My Job Selections
Research Associate – Risk in Decarbonisation FinanceUnited Kingdom
Post-doctoral Researcher on “Risk in Decarbonisation Finance” We invite applications for a post-doc researcher to work with a team of experts on evaluating risk in decarbonisation finance. Our project is funded through UKRI and the 25 million investment in the IDRIC consortium. The project examines UK decarbonisation finance within the global finance industry. We aim to optimise risk assessments for decarbonisation funding with relevance to the manufacturing industry.Research Associate – Risk in Decarbonisation FinanceAdd Job to My Job Selections
Research AssistantOrkney, United Kingdom
This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant/Associate to join Heriot-Watt University’s Transition Lab in Orkney, at the International Centre for Islands Technology (ICIT) campus in Stromness.Research AssistantAdd Job to My Job Selections
Innovation Engineer – KTP AssociateEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
The KTP project team seeks a talented and motivated innovation engineer to undertake research on the development, testing and optimising a novel mitigation solution for runaway rail mounted plants consisting of a warning system with fully integrated stopping capability.Innovation Engineer – KTP AssociateAdd Job to My Job Selections
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate specialising in environmental and molecular microbiology and scanning electron microscopy related to the occurrence of microplastics in coastal waters and their biodegradationResearch Associate in Environmental Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Microscopy of Marine MicroplasticsAdd Job to My Job Selections
Research Associate – Project leader Interdisciplinary Marine Microplastics Research
We seek a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a keen interest in project management, interdisciplinary research and marine science, microplastics research or community based social sciences.Research Associate – Project leader Interdisciplinary Marine Microplastics ResearchAdd Job to My Job Selections
Research Associates x 4 in Sustainable Solutions for Impacts of Plastic on Coastal Communities
We seek four postdocs for our multidisciplinary project Sources, Sinks and Sustainable Solutions for Impacts of Plastic on Coastal Communities in Vietnam.Research Associates x 4 in Sustainable Solutions for Impacts of Plastic on Coastal CommunitiesAdd Job to My Job Selections
Research Associate in Quantitative Geomechanical Risk AnalysisEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society at Heriot Watt University is seeking an exceptional postdoctoral research associate to develop, validate, and apply a new workflow for ultra-fast screening of reservoir models for leakage risk assessment from faults (incl. stress changes and caprock failure) during CO2 injection and long-term migration for the field and basin-scale-scale.Research Associate in Quantitative Geomechanical Risk AnalysisAdd Job to My Job Selections
Research Associate in Plastic Transport from Rivers to CoastEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
We seek a researcher to work on solutions for plastics in Vietnam, specialising physical oceanography, coastal and ocean engineering, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), applied mathematics, physics, engineering, related to the transport of plastics in coastal waters.Research Associate in Plastic Transport from Rivers to CoastAdd Job to My Job Selections
Research Associate – Cold ChainEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
The food and drink industry is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK that responsible for 176 MtCO2e emissions (excludes, inter alia, pre-farm production, packaging, food waste, land use change). Food refrigeration is estimated to be responsible for 2-4% of the UKs total GHG emissions. Food security is an integrated global issue and requires cold-chains. Conventional cold-chains for food are energy intensive and use refrigerants often have high global warming potentials (GWPs). Zero-Emission Cold-Chain (ZECC) aims to develop and deliver a clear industry-led pathway to achieve the UK’s net zero 2050 target whilst maintaining food security and affordability for UK consumers and economic opportunity for the UK food industry: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FV042548%2F1 The successful candidate will be working on the business, financial, social, and political aspects of cold-chain interventions.Research Associate – Cold ChainAdd Job to My Job Selections
Research Associate in Engagement and CommunicationEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
We seek a Research Associate keen on engagement and communications and environmental sciences for a capacity building and communication program working with Vietnamese collaborators.Research Associate in Engagement and CommunicationAdd Job to My Job Selections
Research Associate in Materials ScienceEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
A 2-year research position is available as part of an Innovate UK funded project in collaboration with EnviroPET and Strathclyde University. The successful candidate will lead research to develop recycling plastics technology. The position will be based at Heriot-Watt University within the Polymer Materials Group (PMG) led by Prof David Bucknall.Research Associate in Materials ScienceAdd Job to My Job Selections
Research AssistantEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
This appointment is for a part time (0.5 FTE) Research Assistant – Deaf BSL users preferences for watching television. This is a Grade 6 position £27,116 to £31,406. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.Research AssistantAdd Job to My Job Selections
Associate Professor Molecular BiologyEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Exciting and challenging opportunity in Molecular Biology, with a research and teaching focus on aspects of responses to biotic and abiotic stressors focussing on molecular tools.Associate Professor Molecular BiologyAdd Job to My Job Selections
Research Associate in Warehouse OperationsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
We are looking for two Research Associates who are familiar with warehouse and transportation operations. The post holders will be tasked with developing the market segmented transport and warehouse operations, and developing self-organising agent- based models. These will be two separate but linked roles.Research Associate in Warehouse OperationsAdd Job to My Job Selections
Assistant Professor – PsychologyEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Based at the Edinburgh campus, you will be a member of a strong academic teaching and research staff team. The Assistant Professor – Psychology will liaise closely with colleagues at our Dubai and Malaysia campuses, who will also be delivering programmes to our students. Applicants with specialisms in Sport and Exercise Psychology may apply. Appointments will be made on the basis of a Teaching & Scholarship post only. Post holders will engage in teaching (approximately 70%), scholarship activities (approximately 10%) and carry out one or more administrative duties (approximately 20%).Assistant Professor – PsychologyAdd Job to My Job Selections
Assistant Professor – PsychologyEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Based at the Edinburgh campus, you will be a member of a strong academic teaching and research staff team. You will liaise closely with colleagues at our Dubai and Malaysia campuses, who will also be delivering programmes to our students. Applicants with specialisms in Business/Work and Organisational/Occupational Psychology may apply. Appointments will be made on the basis of a Teaching & Research post. Post holders will engage in teaching (approximately 40%), research activities (approximately 40%) and carry out one or more administrative duties (approximately 20%). Assistant Professor – PsychologyAdd Job to My Job Selections
Assistant Professor – EconomicsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
This appointment is for an Assistant Professor in Economics (Ideally T&S). This is a Grade 7 role (£33,309 – £40,927).Assistant Professor – EconomicsAdd Job to My Job Selections
Assistant Professor in Social Research MethodsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
The School of Social Sciences wishes to appoint an Assistant Professor in our Doctoral Centre team to support research and teaching in the area of social science research methods.Assistant Professor in Social Research MethodsAdd Job to My Job Selections
Assistant Professor – MarketingEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Due to a huge period of growth, Heriot Watt University’s Edinburgh Business School is now looking for a new Assistant Professor for each of their seven subject groups. EBS is the largest Business School in Scotland by student numbers and is part of the School of Social Sciences (SOSS) at Heriot-Watt University. This appointment is for an Assistant Professor in Marketing (Ideally T&R or T&S depending on experience, publications, and grant funding). This is a Grade 7 role (£33,309 – £40,927).Assistant Professor – MarketingAdd Job to My Job Selections
Chair in Computational MathematicsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
The Department of Mathematics wishes to appoint a leader for its activities in computational mathematics and numerical analysis. The successful candidate has the opportunity to take on an active role in the leadership team of our MAC-MIGS Centre for Doctoral Training and contribute to defining its future strategy.Chair in Computational MathematicsAdd Job to My Job Selections
Professor – EBSEdinburgh, Midlothian, United KingdomAt Edinburgh Business School we are inviting well-established research leaders in business and economics with globally significant profiles to join us under fractional (~0.2FTE) appointments to help deliver our ambitious plans.At Edinburgh Business School we are inviting well-established research leaders in business and economics with globally significant profiles to join us under fractional (~0.2FTE) appointments to help deliver our ambitious plans.Professor – EBSAdd Job to My Job Selections
Assistant Professor in Physical Geography, Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
This is an exciting opportunity to develop a leading role in the development and delivery of innovative teaching and research. Heriot-Watt University is known for its research-informed course delivery and the global multi-campus education it provides. The successful applicant will have a strong student-centred approach to pedagogy and curriculum design and will be encouraged to innovate. Assistant Professor in Physical Geography, Civil Engineering or Environmental EngineeringAdd Job to My Job Selections
Assistant Professor in Operations Management & LogisticsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
This appointment is for an Assistant Professor in Operations Management & Logistics (This is a Grade 7 role (£33,309 – £40,927).Assistant Professor in Operations Management & LogisticsAdd Job to My Job Selections
Assistant Professor in Strategy & EnterpriseEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Strategy and/or Enterprise. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of innovative and leading-edge education and research programmes in Strategy and/or Enterprise area. We are open to applications for candidates from the broad range of sub-disciplines within the subject areas of Strategy and Enterprise. We are seeking to appoint an aspirational team player who is looking to develop or has developed a track record in developing and managing undergraduate, postgraduate and executive-level programmes. We are keen to hear form candidates with an experience in engaging with industry, commerce and policy makers. The position also offers significant strategic development opportunities in relation to knowledge exchange, executive education and industry-focused research.Assistant Professor in Strategy & EnterpriseAdd Job to My Job Selections
Assistant Professor in FinanceEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
The successful candidate will contribute to the University’s multidisciplinary research programmes in sustainability, corporate social responsibility, net-zero, and financial technology. They will be working jointly with members of the Finance group in producing research output and grant applications whose research areas cover a broad range of disciplines such as corporate finance, circular economy, financial technology, risk management, corporate governance, and financial economy. The Assistant Professor will also be teaching at the undergraduate/postgraduate levels given the expertise of the candidate and the teaching needs of the group. Assistant Professor in FinanceAdd Job to My Job Selections
Assistant Professor in AccountancyEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
This appointment is for an Assistant Professor in Accountancy (Ideally T&R or T&S depending on experience, publications, and grant funding). This is a Grade 7 role (£33,309 – £40,927).Assistant Professor in AccountancyAdd Job to My Job Selections
Teaching Assistant – Graduate ApprenticeshipsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
EBS is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support the delivery of EBS GA programmes and the success of EBS GA students. The successful candidate will be required to participate in a range of related activities to support EBS GA students in their four-year honours degree programmes. The successful candidate is expected to have a strong background in providing academic and pastoral care to non-traditional students or executive education-level students who study and work full-time. The successful candidate will also have experience of marking undergraduate-level assessments broadly related to subjects in business management.Teaching Assistant – Graduate ApprenticeshipsAdd Job to My Job Selections
Assistant Professor-Malaysia Social SciencesMalaysia
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic academic with experience of learning and teaching. The postholder will be expected to have a broad knowledge of Accounting or Financial Economics as a scientific discipline. The postholder will join the School of Social Sciences at HWUM and will be a key member of the team delivering our programmes. To coordinate across campuses, the successful candidate will be expected to develop strong links with colleagues in Edinburgh and Dubai.Assistant Professor-Malaysia Social SciencesAdd Job to My Job Selections