Heriot-Watt University in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Research and Faculty Positions, a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom


Assistant Professor of Psychology – Dubai CampusUnited Arab Emirates  Posted on 07/07/2023

The Department of Psychology is one of four academic departments within the School of Social Sciences at Heriot-Watt University. The Department has faculty and students at our campuses in Dubai, Edinburgh and Malaysia and delivers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught and research degrees across the three campuses. We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Professor (Grade 8) to help support our Dubai team in delivering our MSc Business Psychology programmes – both on-campus and online. The successful candidates will contribute to teaching and research in any areas related to our Psychology programmes, though priority may be given to candidates with a background in Business Psychology.

Research AssociateEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 07/06/2023

An EU Horizon grant (now match-funded by the UK Innovate) has an opening for a postdoctoral   researcher to join Professor Ni’s group (www.cobra.hw.ac.uk). The objectives of the EU project are to strengthen industrial capacity in producing essential chemicals in a sustainable and competitive way by adopting modular and flexible continuous production, and by applying alternative energy forms (microwave and ultrasound) to accelerate and improve reaction conversion.

Research Associate or Fellow in Software Modelling of Freight Logistics and OperationsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 07/06/2023

The successful candidate will be working with the respective project lead on a day-to-day basis and ultimately report to the Principal Investigator, Prof Philip Greening. They will be responsible for the maintenance and development of the MILES software, which is the Centre’s in-house suite of logistics analysis and modelling tools, and comprises algorithms relating to local delivery optimisation, electric vehicle charging, decarbonised heavy-goods vehicle (HGV) logistics, self-organising supply chain logistics models for vaccine distribution, among other capabilities

Research Assistant in Multiscale Mechanics of Mineralised TissuesEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 07/06/2023

We are looking for a research assistant on a short term project in the area of Multiscale Mechanics of Mineralised Tissues to the Biomechanics group at Heriot-Watt University

Research Associate in computational imagingEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 07/06/2023

This project will use real data acquired by single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) and SPAD arrays from an existing single-photon 3D imaging system to demonstrate accelerated 3D reconstruction.

Assistant Professor In French Translation – TeachingEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 07/04/2023

LINCS is looking to recruit a 0.5 FTE member of staff to join the Department on a Teaching contract to cover for a colleague on a secondment. The new staff member will contribute primarily to teaching French Translation at UG and PG level, and may be required to cover some PG interpreting and /or business communication teaching, depending on departmental requirements and the candidate’s expertise. They will also be required to undertake teaching-related administrative tasks, supervise UG and PG dissertations and coordinate relevant courses.

Assistant or Associate Professor In Business Analytics (Maternity Cover)Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 07/04/2023

We are seeking to appoint to either Assistant or Associate Professor level in Business Analytics. This role will be either Teaching and Scholarship (T&S) or Teaching and Research (T&R) depending on candidate profile.

Research Fellow/ Senior Research Fellow in Robotics and Machine LearningEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 07/04/2023

We are actively looking for a talented researcher in robotics and machine learning to work on the Prosperity Partnership project between Heriot-Watt and Seebyte Ltd.

Research Associate in Software Development for Renewable EnergyEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 07/04/2023

This role is an opportunity to be part of a new project at HWU run alongside the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, DNV, and the European Marine Energy Centre.

Research Assistant / Research EngineerEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 07/04/2023

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to work with us to develop life-cycle analysis on using alkaline materials for secondary cementitious materials.

Professor, Mechanical Engineering (T&R)Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 07/03/2023

Exciting and challenging opportunity for a leading academic researcher to lead and develop research and teaching activities in areas related to advanced materials, aerospace or solid mechanics.

Assistant or Associate Professor in International MarketingEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 07/03/2023

We are seeking to appoint at either Assistant or Associate Professor level in International Marketing. This roles will be either Teaching and Scholarship (T&S) or Teaching and Research (T&R) depending on candidate profile.

Assistant Professor BSL-English InterpretingEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 07/03/2023

LINCS is currently looking to recruit a part-time (0.5 FTE) member of staff on a Teaching & Research contract. The new staff member will contribute primarily to teaching BSL-English Interpreting courses at various levels, and potentially also BSL language teaching. They will be an active researcher, produce high quality research outputs and apply for external research funding. They will also be required to be involved in relevant administration tasks.

Assistant Professor in Deaf Studies with BSLEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 07/03/2023

LINCS is looking to recruit a part-time (0.5 FTE) member of staff to join the Department on a Teaching & Research contract. The new staff member will contribute primarily to teaching Deaf Studies and Cultural Studies-related courses, and they will also contribute to BSL language teaching. They will be an active researcher, produce high quality research outputs and apply for external research funding. They will also be required to be involved in relevant administration tasks.

Research Associate/ Technology SpecialistEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 07/03/2023

The research associate will work within the MDMC (Medical Device Manufacturing Centre), which in Phase 2 is funded by Scottish Enterprise. The MDMC supports SMEs manufacturing medical devices, offering manufacturing, engineering, regulatory and business development expertise. This post would suit someone who enjoys working in a high paced environment, on a variety of relatively short-term projects.

Assistant/Associate Professor in Supply Chain Management or LogisticsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 06/28/2023

We are seeking to appoint to either Assistant or Associate Professor level in Supply Chain Management or Logistics. This role will be either Teaching and Scholarship (T&S) or Teaching and Research (T&R) depending on candidate profile. 

Research and Engagement Content ManagerEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 06/28/2023

This role sits within Edinburgh Business School and is critical to reputation raising for EBS in support of achieving global accreditation and ranking, as well as enhanced research profile and broader engagement activities to profile the School and support its strategic objectives.

Research Associate in High-Throughput Communication SystemsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 06/27/2023

A post-doctoral position is available as part of an exciting EPSRC project aiming to explore the radio waves carrying orbital angular momentum for the multiple spatial mode multiplexing in the wireless communication systems.

Research AssociateEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 06/27/2023

This post will be placed within the digital signal processing for intelligent systems and communications (SPCOM) group, Institute of Signals, Sensors and Systems (ISSS) and in collaboration with National Robotarium on Assistive Living and Health.

Research Assistant – Software Developer in Machine LearningEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 06/27/2023

We seek a Research Assistant/software developer over an initial temporary period of 7 weeks to join a research project on Machine Learning for Investment Strategy Development. The project is funded by The British Academy and is led by Heriot Watt University in co-operation with an established algorithmic trading technology company.

Assistant or Associate Professor in Operations or Project ManagementUnited Kingdom  Posted on 06/26/2023

We are seeking to appoint to TWO roles at either Assistant or Associate Professor level in Operations and/or Project Management. These roles will be either Teaching and Scholarship (T&S) or Teaching and Research (T&R) depending on candidate profile. The successful candidates will be required to lead a range of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching, learning and assessment activities across our various delivery modes including our three global campuses, approved learning partners and online. Specific courses that are offered include Project Management (PG and UG), Strategic Project Management (PG) and Operations Management (PG, UG and online). In addition, the successful candidate will support our plans to grow our Executive Education, consultancy, and knowledge exchange activities in the areas of Sustainability and Digital Technology and other related topics.

Research Associate in Enabling CO2 storage using Artificial IntelligenceEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 06/26/2023

We are hiring for 2 Research Associates to join a large multidisciplinary research project on maximising CO2 storage in deep geological formations. Salary: Grade 7 (£35,308 – £43,155)

Post Doctorate Research AssociateEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 06/26/2023

This is an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher to undertake in research, to inform working practices and advance theoretical understandings of work and employment. The role will involve a combination of activities to support the ongoing and future research of CREWs, . Including supporting data collection and analysis, literature reviews, grant writing, publication development. In addition, the successful candidate will be supported to develop their own research career through their own funding applications, including fellowships . The successful candidate will hold or expect to obtain a PhD in sociology, social policy, psychology, geography, a business related discipline or other social science. Strong grounding in empirical research (qualitative or quantitative) demonstrated by published (or accepted) research papers in academic journals, with evaluation judged relative to career stage and a knowledge of the broadly defined subject area would be of benefit. 

Assistant or Associate Professor in Sustainable MarketingEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 06/23/2023

We are seeking to appoint to either Assistant or Associate Professor level in Sustainable Marketing. This role will be either Teaching and Scholarship (T&S) or Teaching and Research (T&R) depending on candidate profile. The successful candidate will be required to lead a range of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching, learning and assessment activities across our various delivery modes including our three global campuses, approved learning partners and online. Courses delivered include: Sustainable Marketing (UG and PG), Responsible Marketing (UG) and other marketing courses related to consumer behaviour and marketing communications. 

Academic Programme ManagerEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 06/22/2023

We are looking to recruit an experienced and committed professional to manage the Foundation Programme provision at our new Approved Learning Partner in Aktobe, Kazakhstan. In Kazakhstan, students will complete a Global College Foundation year as the first year of one of the three Heriot-Watt degree programmes to be offered at Zhubanov University: Computing Science​, Petroleum Engineering​, Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Research Associate in Satellite Communication SystemsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 06/21/2023

A post-doctoral position is available as part of an exciting EPSRC project aiming to establish an experimental satellite ground station facility. The post will be held within the Microwave and Antenna Engineering Group at Heriot-Watt University and will involve the development of wireless and satellite communication setups and demonstrators featuring entire RF front-ends as well as digital baseband.

Assistant or Associate Professor in Business AnalyticsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 06/19/2023

We are seeking to appoint to either Assistant or Associate Professor level in Business Analytics. This role will be either Teaching and Scholarship (T&S) or Teaching and Research (T&R) depending on candidate profile.  The successful candidate will be required to lead a range of postgraduate (PG) and undergraduate (UG) teaching, learning and assessment activities across our various delivery modes including our three global campuses, approved learning partners and online. Courses delivered include Big Data Analytics (PG), Business Analytics (PG), Business Analytics and Introduction to Big Data (UG) and Systems Thinking and Analysis (PG). 

Research Assistant/Administrator in Ageing, Health and Social CareEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 06/19/2023

An opportunity is available at the Research Assistant/Administrator level to join a project which will take an interdisciplinary approach to explore ways that autistic people with learning disabilities in supported living services can direct the discussion around service provision and produce a vision for health and wellbeing as they age.

Research Associate – Numerical Analysis of PDEsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 06/19/2023

We seek a postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) for a period of 2 years (24 months). Salary: Grade 7 (£35,308 – £43,155)

Assistant Professor in Interpreting/Translation Spanish-EnglishEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 06/13/2023

LINCS is currently looking to recruit a full-time member of staff on a Teaching & Research contract. The new staff member will contribute primarily to teaching Spanish-English Interpreting courses at various levels, and potentially also translation classes. They may also have the opportunity to contribute to courses for other languages taught in the Department (BSL, Chinese, French and German) where qualified, across a range of programmes, as well as cultural studies-related courses. They will also be required to take on relevant administration tasks.

Assistant or Associate Professor in Digital MarketingEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 06/13/2023

We are seeking to appoint TWO roles at either Assistant or Associate Professor level in Digital Marketing. These roles will be either Teaching and Scholarship (T&S) or Teaching and Research (T&R) depending on candidate profile.   The successful candidate will be required to lead a range of postgraduate (PG) and undergraduate(UG) teaching, learning and assessment activities across our various delivery modes including our three global campuses, approved learning partners and online. Specific courses that are delivered  include Digital Marketing (UG), Digital Analytics for Marketing (UG), Digital Customer Experience (PG), Social Media Marketing (UG), Digital Marketing Analytics (PG). 

Assistant Professor In Digital Marketing (Maternity Cover)Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom  Posted on 06/07/2023

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor level in Digital Marketing on a fixed term contract (12 Months) for maternity cover. This role will be either Teaching and Scholarship (T&S) or

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