Heriot-Watt University in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Research and Faculty Positions, a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Head of Business PartneringMidlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/31/2023Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance this role has responsibility for the co-ordination and management of all aspects of management accounting. This includes a team of Finance Business Partners who provide support and challenge to the Schools, Professional Services and overseas campuses, this support is across the breadth of management accounting disciplines.
Graduate Apprentice-Admin Assistant (Assurance Services)Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/31/2023The post holder will work as part of the Assurance Services team and will be responsible for providing administrative support to all members of the team (Head of Division and team members).
Assistant Professor in PsychologyEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/31/2023Applicants with specialisms in Research Methods teaching, Developmental Psychology and/or Neuropsychology may apply. The appointment will be made on the basis of a Teaching & Scholarship post for 12 months. Post holders will engage in teaching (approximately 70%), scholarship activities (approximately 10%) and carry out one or more administrative duties (approximately 20%).
Events Co-Ordinator – The International Centre for Mathematical SciencesEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/31/2023The International Centre for Mathematical Sciences is seeking an Events Coordinator to join their team and to organise and arrange events in Central Edinburgh.
EPSRC Doctoral Prize FellowshipEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/28/2023Do you want to take you Research to the next level? Exciting opportunities available to become a EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship. Salary: Research Associate Grade 7 (£36,023)
Assistant Professor in MathematicsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/27/2023The Department of Mathematics wishes to appoint a fixed-term Assistant Professor to cover the learning and teaching commitments of a staff member who has been awarded a research fellowship. Salary: Grade 8 (£45,585 – £54,395)
Assistant Professor in MathematicsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/27/2023The Department of Mathematics wishes to appoint a fixed-term Assistant Professor to cover the learning and teaching commitments of a staff member who has been awarded a research fellowship. Salary: Grade 7 (£36,023 – £44,263)
Research Associate and Product DesignerEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/27/2023The ‘Robobrico’ project is seeking a Research Associate to join the team. Salary: Grade 7 (£35,308-£43,155)
Research Associate – Numerical Analysis of PDEsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/26/2023We seek a postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) for a period of 2 years (24 months). Salary: Grade 7 (£35,308 – £43,155)
Communication and Knowledge Exchange OfficerEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/26/2023IDRIC is moving into its last year of delivery, which is an exciting time. The centre funds over 60 research projects, worth more than £14M taking place in universities across the UK – all with the purpose of supporting the UK’s industrial clusters to decarbonise. The role will be supported by IDRIC’s Comms & Marketing Manager and Knowledge Exchange Manager. It is therefore an ideal opportunity for someone hoping to gain experience and progress in a career in this area.
Associate/Assistant Professor in Embedded Hardware/Embedded Software for Medical DevicesEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/26/2023We are seeking applicants for one position in Embedded Software/Embedded Hardware Engineering for Medical Devices at Assistant/Associate Professor level to join our Smart systems Research Group at the Institute of Sensors Signals and Systems. The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences is one of the most successful engineering faculties in the UK and the research engine of the University.
IP & Commercialisation ManagerEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/26/2023An opportunity has arisen for an IP and Commercialisation Manager to join us to manage the University’s intellectual assets, developing commercialisation strategies, and negotiating license agreements and royalties.
Project Officer – Enabling CO2 storage using Artificial Intelligence (ECO-AI)Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/25/2023The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS) at Heriot-Watt university (HWU), Edinburgh, Scotland has an opening for a part time project manager supporting the EPSRC funded project ECO-AI, Enabling CO2 storage using Artificial Intelligence techniques.
Assistant Professor in ConstructionEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/25/2023This is a unique role positioned in a growth area of construction. It is expected that the applicant will have experience in a specialist field of construction such as cost management, materials, digital construction, low carbon/net zero construction or lean construction. Grade 7 (£36,023 – £44,263)
Electrician – Maintenance OperationsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/24/2023The Estates & Facilities team are seeking to recruit an electrician to join their multi-trade workforce. The post-holder will carry out day to day maintenance and minor works on a variety of electrical systems in both academic and residential buildings.
Research Associate in Astrocombs based on diode-pumped Ti:sapphire lasersEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/24/2023Heriot-Watt’s Ultrafast Optics Group is part of a £2.4M industrially-oriented project developing a laser system for gravity gradiometry. Our role is to deliver a directly diode-pumped Ti:sapphire lasers frequency comb constructed using our proprietary micro-optical bonding techniques. The successful candidate will have experience in diode-pumped solid-state laser development and radio-frequency cavity stabilization techniques.
Research AssistantEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/24/2023Salary: Grade 6 (£29,605 – £33,964) An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and well-qualified researcher to work on the industry-funded project: Defective Trap Identification System (DETIS).
Student Advisory Team ManagerEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/24/2023The role-holder will establish and lead this new team which is a key part of a new approach to student support within SoSS, providing a wide range of advice, support and guidance across the whole student life cycle, from pre-arrival to graduation. As well as leading the team of four student advisors the role–holder will also be expected to manage a student case-load in a Student Advisory capacity.
Student AdvisorEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/24/2023The student advisors will be a key contact point for students, providing guidance and support, including referral to other support services where required. Working closely with academic and professional services teams, the role is an advocate for students, ensuring parity of experience for all students
Assistant Professor in Sustainable Fisheries and AquacultureOrkney, United Kingdom Posted on 07/24/2023The School of Energy Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS) is seeking applications for the post of Lecturer in Sustainable Fisheries. Salary: Grade 8 (£45,585 – £54,395)
Manager, Legal and AssuranceMalaysia Posted on 07/24/2023The purpose of the role is to draft and negotiate contracts, and provide a pragmatic, business driven service, balancing and assessing risk, to effectively facilitate operational delivery, assurance, policy development and compliance with the laws of Malaysia and Ordinances of the University.
Admissions LeadEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/24/2023The Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Communications group is recruiting an Admissions Lead to play a pivotal role in ensuring the key admissions functions are carried out to the highest standard whilst maintaining positive relations with key stakeholders.
Receptionist (Admin Assistant) FT and PTEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/24/2023We seek to appoint 2x receptionists to deliver a warm, friendly and professional welcome to the University and act as a key point for information and support to anyone visiting the University.
Cleaning Assistant – OriamEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/21/2023The Cleaning Assistant will support the facility team to always deliver a clean and safe environment.
Research Associate in Computational imagingEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/20/2023The BASP group is developing cutting-edge research on all aspects of computational imaging, from theory and algorithms, to applications in astronomy and medicine. The positions are open in the context of large research projects funded by the UK Research Councils, aiming to develop a new generation of computational imaging algorithms at the interface of deep learning and optimisation, simultaneously providing precision, robustness, and scalability.
Assistant Professor in RoboticsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/20/2023We are delighted to be seeking new academic colleagues through our Shaping Tomorrow Together campaign. As pioneers of this campaign, you will be focused on excelling in all you do and inspire others around you, including your students to do the same.
Research Associate in NanoSafety (SUNSHINE)Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/20/2023We are looking for a highly motivated researcher to assess and refine newly developed approaches to grouping of multicomponent nanomaterials in order to streamline information gathering and support their safe and sustainable development.
Alumni Engagement OfficerEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/20/2023An exciting opportunity to join the Development & Alumni Office as an Alumni Engagement Officer. This role will manage a global programme of engagement and volunteering activities.
Information Governance Officer (Data Protection)Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/20/2023The role holder will provide specialist data protection and information governance advice and expertise to enable the University to comply with relevant privacy laws in all the jurisdictions in which we operate while optimising the use of information and data to support our mission
Assistant Professor in Computer ScienceUnited Arab Emirates Posted on 07/20/2023The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (MACS) at Heriot-Watt University Dubai is seeking to make further full-time appointments of Assistant Professors in computer science. These posts have arisen due to the ongoing development of the MACS portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes offered in Dubai, in line with the University’s ambitious growth plans. The successful candidates will be required to deliver and assess computer science courses at the University’s Dubai Campus as well as being research active in their particular area of expertise. In addition, the position will require the undertaking of basic administrative duties, involvement in student recruitment activities and the supervision of student projects and dissertations. The successful applicant will hold a PhD in Computer Science. Previous teaching experience is essential. Programmes will be delivered in English and so fluency in English is also essential.
STEM School Project Co-ordinatorEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/19/2023The School of Engineering & Physical Sciences is seeking a STEM School Project Co-ordinator to support STEM schools outreach activities across the university.
Associate/Assistant Professor in PsychologyEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/19/2023Applicants with specialisms in Occupational/Business Psychology may apply (including aspects of diversity, leadership and coaching). Appointments will be made on the basis of a Teaching & Scholarship post. Post holders will engage in teaching (approximately 70%), scholarship activities (approximately 10%) and carry out one or more administrative duties (approximately 20%). Please ensure that you clearly note whether you are applying for Grade 8 (Assistant Professor) or Grade 9 (Associate Professor) on your application.
Research Assistant or Associate in Whole System Modelling and Sustainable FinanceEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/18/2023This project is part of a multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary national research programme focused on the efficient and sustainable production, use and recovery of chemicals, The programme involves 8 universities (Surrey, Loughborough, Cardiff, Heriot-Watt, Imperial College London, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Sheffield) and over 20 industrial and international partners, who will jointly develop key transformational enabling technologies, evaluate system-wide interactions with existing infrastructures and supply chains, and explore the complex political, economic, financial, social, legal as well as technical barriers: https://www.circular-chemical.org/
Senior Admin Assistant-12 Months FTCEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/17/2023The role-holder will be responsible for supporting key academic operations processes, such as clerking boards of examiners and studies committees, processing marks and grades, processing mitigating circumstances; processing the outcomes of appeals and discipline cases; or answering student enquiries related to their studies
Student Success AdvisorEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/17/2023The role-holder will support a wide range of pre-arrival, induction and transition activities related to student success, engagement and retention e.g. workshops and information sessions, and peer support initiatives.
Graduate Teaching AssistantEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/14/2023The role-holder will be expected to undertake a PhD programme over four years while providing teaching support in French, including large and small group teaching, tutorials and assessment activities. We invite applications from candidates who can address the following topic areas in their PhD: Language and/or Culture in the contemporary French and/or Francophone context. We are inviting PhD applications on language and/or culture in the contemporary French and/or Francophone context including comparative and intercultural perspectives. Applications are particularly welcomed for projects which address issues of diversity, inclusion and belonging, focus on (1) migration, racism and hate speech or (2) LGBTQIA+ media representations, and use discourse analysis and/or ethnographic research methods.
Senior Administrative Executive, Human ResourcesMalaysia Posted on 07/14/2023The Senior Administrative Executive, Human Resources is responsible for assisting the HR Manager in administering the full range of HR functions, including recruitment and selection, preparing and issuing contracts of employment, advising on employee relations and on compensation and benefits, maintaining employee files and the employee database. The incumbent will also work closely with the Manager, HR in ensuring HR operations run efficiently while providing and maintaining good relationship with staff as part of the stakeholders.
Business Operations ExecutiveEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/13/2023The role of Business Operations Executive is essential for the University to achieve its strategic objectives in diversifying funding sources and increasing its industrial income.
Education Consultant (Executive)Malaysia Posted on 07/13/2023The post holder will provide counselling and information to prospective students and/or their parents on all programmes offered by the University. The post holder will participate in various marketing activities and will work with active University’s partners/agents to promote the programmes. Fresh Graduate is encouraged to apply.
Centre Co-ordinatorEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/12/2023The successful candidate will report to the Centre Manager and be responsible for the administration of the existing research portfolio and support the expansion of the research programme. The immediate priority is for the coordination of the current research programme, but the role will develop to support the Centre’s wider strategic objectives of expanding research income and impact.
Business PartnerEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/07/2023A new opportunity through growth to join us as a Finance Business Partner. The Finance team is one of the Professional Services supporting the University’s mission and its strategic priorities. On a day-to-day basis, it does this by delivering a range of financial operations: routine financial transactional processing in payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable sound management accounting, including ensuring the availability of accurate and timely financial management reporting; and effective budgeting and planning effective operation of financial systems effective and timely delivery of statutory financial reporting. In addition, the Finance department supports the delivery of the University’s strategic plan through effective financial planning, including capital investment planning, project appraisal and identification of sustainable funding streams
Research AssociateEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/06/2023An 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.
Head of Financial AccountingEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom and 1 more Posted on 07/06/2023This role includes responsibility for a number of key finance activities such as Financial Accounting and Taxation. The role holder will be responsible for the Financial Accounting Team, ensuring effective and consistent working practices and output.
Research Fellow/ Senior Research Fellow in Robotics and Machine LearningEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/04/2023We 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.
Professor, Mechanical Engineering (T&R)Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 07/03/2023Exciting 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.
Mechanical Workshop TechnicianEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 06/29/2023Two mechanical workshop technicians are required to provide support for teaching and research as part of a large team of technical staff (5 technicians plus 2 Modern Apprentices). The mechanical workshop has a range of machinery including conventional workshop equipment (lathes, mills etc.) CNC machines, 3D printers and other tooling. The role holder is required to aid design, construct, adapt, repair, and maintain precision mechanical devices, electro-mechanical and optical equipment.
Senior Mechanical Workshop TechnicianEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 06/29/2023Two senior mechanical workshop technicians are required to provide support for teaching and research as part of a large team of technical staff (5 technicians plus 2 Modern Apprentices). The mechanical workshop has a range of machinery including conventional workshop equipment (lathes, mills etc.) CNC machines, 3D printers and other tooling. The role holder is required to aid design, construct, adapt, repair, and maintain precision mechanical devices, electro-mechanical and optical equipment. You will also assist with the setting up and running of training classes for undergraduate and post graduate students and have a range of other duties within the Workshop.
Research Associate in Satellite Communication SystemsEdinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posted on 06/21/2023A 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.