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- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date08/14/2026
The Bookings & Events Assistant will support the department to proactively sell all Oriam services to identified audiences
Strategic Communications Manager
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date08/14/2026
The Strategic Communications Manager is responsible for leading the planning, development and delivery of integrated strategic communications that support the University's Strategy 2035, institutional priorities and corporate reputation.
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date08/14/2026
We welcome applications to the role of Careers Consultant
Adjunct Faculty in Technology and Innovation (Dubai Campus)
- United Arab Emirates Posting Date08/14/2026
Heriot-Watt University Dubai campus is currently inviting applications for Adjunct Faculty in Technology and Innovation
Assistant Professor in Psychology
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date08/13/2026
This vacancy combines the opportunity to apply subject-specialist knowledge in Neuropsychology and/or Neuroscience to deliver a final year undergraduate course in the September semester, with the adaptability to cover a range of other undergraduate courses across the BPS core curriculum.
Research Engineer – Geothermal Reservoir & Well Engineering
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date08/13/2026
We are seeking an exceptional Research Engineer to join TownRock Energy and Heriot-Watt University in a unique, jointly hosted appointment.
Research Associate in Collation and Synthesizing of PACESET
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date08/13/2026
The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society at Heriot Watt University is seeking an exceptional Postdoctoral Research Associate.
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date08/12/2026
The Client Services department within Oriam is looking for a part-time Customer Assistant.
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Posting Date08/10/2026
The primary purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive financial support and guidance to staff across the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS). The post-holder is responsible for ensuring that high-quality financial assistance, advice, and administrative support are delivered.
Digital Solutions Analyst – Trusted Research and Secure Innovation
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date08/07/2026
We are seeking a Digital Solutions Analyst who will work at the intersection of stakeholder engagement, business analysis, technology innovation and solution design.
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date08/07/2026
The Oriam are looking for a full-time Grounds Assistant to support the preparation and maintenance of sports pitches and surrounding areas, ensuring high-quality playing surfaces and facilities. The role involves pitch preparation, grounds maintenance, equipment upkeep, and assisting with test data recording. The ideal candidate will have relevant grounds maintenance experience, strong customer service and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date08/06/2026
An experienced Laboratory Manager is required to manage a suite of laboratories and a new Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering (IB3) Tissue Culture Facility.
Assistant Professor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Casual)
- Malaysia Posting Date08/06/2026
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is recruiting an Assistant Professor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Casual) to support the teaching and development of the MEng programme. The role includes delivering high-quality teaching, contributing to curriculum development, supervising student projects, supporting accreditation activities, and developing a research profile in Electrical Engineering. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues across Heriot-Watt's global campuses and contribute to programme enhancement and research initiatives. The position is based in Putrajaya, Malaysia, and requires fluency in English.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cold-Water Coral in-Silico Reef Models
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date08/05/2026
We seek a postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) for a 27-month position to work on the UK NERC-funded pushing the frontiers grant “Coralporosis of cold-water coral ecosystems - in silico reefs to model habitat loss”.
Mechanical Workshop Technician/Senior Technician
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date08/03/2026
A mechanical workshop technician is required to provide support for teaching and research as part of a large team of 12 technical staff.
Graduate Apprentice - UK Student Recruitment
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date08/03/2026
Are you interested in becoming a UK Student Recruitment Graduate Apprentice whilst working towards a university degree, learning on the job and earning a salary?
Athlete Lifestyle & Performance Coordinator
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date07/31/2026
The Oriam is looking for a full time Athlete Lifestyle & Performance Coordinator to provide vital coordination and administration for the Sports Scholarship Programme and the wider Sport Performance team, maintaining high standards at all times to contribute to a high performance environment within the department.
Senior Creative and Content Manager
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date07/31/2026
The MRAC Directorate are looking for a full time Senior Creative and Content Manager to lead the strategic development and delivery of the University’s content, social media, and creative output. The role will oversee the University’s core social media presence, lead integrated content strategies aligned to student recruitment, research, reputation and engagement objectives, and drive innovation and excellence across all owned channels.
Administrative Executive/ Senior Administrative Executive, Human Resources (People Consultant)
- Malaysia Posting Date07/29/2026
The role supports recruitment and HR operations by delivering efficient, compliant, and stakeholder-focused HR services that enhance the employee experience and align with the University's strategic objectives.
- Galashiels, Selkirkshire, United Kingdom Posting Date07/29/2026
This role will provide specialist technical support to our Fashion and Textiles discipline. The role holder will be supporting teaching, running specialist skills workshops and ensuring the safe operation of relevant facilities. The role-holder will require strong skills in pattern cutting and garment construction, and relevant industry experience (e.g. experience in a sample room, design studio or academic workshop).
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date07/29/2026
The Oriam: Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre are looking for a Performance Manager fixed term for one year. The successful applicant will lead the Performance Department to ensure high quality delivery across all our services with a high duty of care to our athletes. They will be responsible for the overall running of the department, delivery of financial and performance targets, maximizing the staff team and creating/ maintaining a positive multi-disciplinary team culture.
Head of Marketing, Student Recruitment, Admissions and Communications
- Malaysia Posting Date07/29/2026
The Head of Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Communications (MRAC) is a senior leadership role responsible for driving integrated student recruitment, admissions, marketing and communications strategies to achieve enrolment, revenue and reputation goals for Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team, overseeing the full student recruitment lifecycle from market development and lead generation to conversion, enrolment and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with senior leadership and global teams, the postholder will identify growth opportunities, optimise resources and deliver data-driven strategies in a competitive higher education environment.
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date07/27/2026
The main functions of the role are to assist in the provision of a timely and accurate banking service.
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date07/27/2026
The Scientific Safety Advisor role holder will provide a substantial function to add to the skills base of the Health & Safety team and maintain the statutory requirement of this team in the provision of competent advisor services to the University as required in terms of the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
KTP Associate in Integrating Capability-based Intelligent Automation Systems in Customer and Operations Processes
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date07/27/2026
The successful candidate will secure a 24-month collaborative Knowledge Transfer Project (KTP) position.
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date07/23/2026
The Head of Business Development will lead the University’s institutional approach to industry and public-sector partnerships, major mission-led propositions, and income-generating knowledge exchange activity.
Education Consultant, Student Recruitment (Administrative Executive/ Senior Administrative Executive)
- Malaysia Posting Date07/17/2026
The post holder provides programme counselling to prospective students and parents while supporting student recruitment through marketing activities and engagement with University partners and agents.
External Examiner for Architecture Programme - Dubai Campus
- United Arab Emirates Posting Date07/17/2026
The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society at Heriot-Watt University Dubai is inviting applications for an External Examiner position in its architecture programme, which offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The four-year B. A (Hons) Architecture undergraduate degree is a RIBA Part 1 course, and their 2-year postgraduate Master of Architecture is seeking RIBA Part 2 accreditation by 2028. The position is for four years, starting from the 2627 Academic year.
Adjunct Faculty in Design Thinking (Dubai Campus)
- United Arab Emirates Posting Date07/16/2026
Heriot-Watt University Dubai campus is currently inviting applications for Adjunct Faculty positions in Design Thinking.
- Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date07/09/2026
The successful candidate is expected to work with the project leader to develop, promote, and coordinate the research and knowledge exchange activities across the GEOGUARD project.
Assistant Professor - Interior Architecture and Design in Digital and Analogue Making
- Galashiels, Selkirkshire, United Kingdom Posting Date07/02/2026
The Creative Environments team at the School of Textiles and Design is a dynamic and interdisciplinary group at the forefront of spatial design innovation.
Postdoctoral Researcher (Adjunct Appointment)
- United Arab Emirates Posting Date06/01/2026
We are on the look out for a Postdoctoral Researcher (Adjunct Appointment) on a fixed term contract for 8-months - can be extended to two year contract.
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