Research and Faculty Positions (25) at Heriot-Watt University in United Kingdom

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

Education Consultant (Executive/Senior Executive)

• Malaysia Posting Dates02/06/2025

The 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.

Human Resources Advisor – Dubai Campus

• United Arab Emirates Posting Dates02/04/2025

We are seeking a highly skilled HR Advisor to join our HR Directorate. The ideal candidate will not only possess the relevant expertise for this role but also demonstrate a clear understanding of our strategic direction and alignment with our values. Our Shaping Tomorrow Together strategy is deeply rooted in our four guiding values: Inspire, Collaborate, Belong, and Celebrate. These values form the foundation of everything we do, and we are looking for someone who can help us bring them to life in every aspect of their work.

Manager, PR and Communications

• Malaysia Posting Dates02/04/2025

The Manager, PR and Communication role is to a communicate and promote the university’s global brand identity and a favourable public image to prospective students and parents, the public, employees and other stakeholders through an effective communications and PR strategy.

Assistant Professor in Quantity Surveying

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates02/04/2025

The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS) is looking to recruit an Assistant Professor in Quantity Surveying to work at our Edinburgh campus.

Project Manager (Capital Projects)

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates01/30/2025

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager for Capital Projects, leading and managing from inception to completion, within our Estates and Facilities Directorate.

Administrator – Student Records & Awards

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates01/29/2025

The post of Student Records and Awards Administrator is a key role within the Student Records and Awards team.

Senior Administrative Assistant – Student Records & Awards

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates01/29/2025

The post is an administrative and student support role within the Student Records and Awards team.

Marketing Officer (Postgraduate and Research Reputation)

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates01/28/2025

As part of our ongoing student recruitment objectives, we are looking for a Marketing Officer to engage with our postgraduate target audience, globally as well as here in the UK.

Executive Assistant

• Galashiels, Selkirkshire, United Kingdom Posting Dates01/28/2025

The School of Textiles and Design is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced administrator to undertake the role of Executive Assistant to the Executive Dean and the School senior leadership team.

Communications Assistant – Dubai Campus

• United Arab Emirates Posting Dates01/24/2025

We are recruiting for a Communications Assistant to join our Dubai Campus Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Communications (MRAC) directorate. The postholder will handle all communications duties related to the sponsorship campaign ‘Shaping Futures’. Occasionally admin duties relating to the sponsorship campaign. This post is for a fixed term contract ending July 2026.

Impact Engineer (FTC 12 months)

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates01/23/2025

An exciting role arisen to work in Mathematical and Computer Sciences school as Impact Engineer in Applied and Computational Mathematics. The assigned candidate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between advanced mathematical research and industry-ready solutions, working at Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) 4-6. The job is located at Heriot-Watt, Edinburgh Campus with regular travel to Orkney campus to meet partners of the project and events organised by the project. International and national travel may be required from time to time.

Research Associate in Silicon Carbide Devices for Quantum Networking

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates01/23/2025

We seek a talented and motivated scientist to undertake research on spin-photon interfacing in SiC quantum opto-electronic devices.

Assistant Professor in Well Engineering

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates01/22/2025

We are delighted to be seeking one academic colleague as part of an exciting partnership between Heriot-Watt and Zhubanov University in Aktobe, Kazakhstan

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Laser Processing of Additively Manufactured Parts

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates01/21/2025

The Post Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) will work on developing and demonstrating laser-based processing of additively manufactured parts, specifically laser-based polishing of AM parts and ultra-fast-laser-welding of optical laser components to AM parts.

Customer Services Assistant

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates01/20/2025

The role of Customer Services Assistant is to provide, as part of a team, a high-quality, professional and efficient service by responding to and resolving where possible enquiries from all customers about the Information Services Directorate’s services and functions and helping to ensure that IS’s resources, facilities and services are available and accessible.

Associate Data Analyst

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates01/20/2025

The Associate Data Analyst will have responsibility for supporting the BI Analyst, to whom the role holder will report, and Head of Research & Business Intelligence in the sourcing, analysis, production and communication of data, forecasts and reports in relation to that underpin the University’s strategic business processes and activities.

Senior Administrative Assistant – Assurance Services

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates01/17/2025

You will be part of a small team, reporting to the Assurance Manager, providing administrative and reporting support to the team across its portfolio of responsibilities as outlined above.

Bioprocessing Laboratory Technician

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates01/17/2025

The Lab Technician will play a key role in supporting daily technical tasks, from preparing and maintaining equipment to performing routine cleaning and maintenance, inventory control and purchasing of consumables, and assisting in training and facility records upkeep.

Facility Assistant at Oriam (FTC 12 months)

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates01/16/2025

An exciting opportunity arisen to join our Oriam team as Facility Assistant. The Facility Assistant will support the Department Supervisors to ensure that the facilities are presented in a clean, safe and organised manner at all times. The role is full time and fixed term for 12 months.

Research Grants Assistant Manager

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates01/15/2025

The role of Research Grants Assistant Manager (RGAM) is a key and exciting position within the Research Grants Finance (RGF) department. In this position you will lead your own team of Research Grant Administrators (RGA) to meet deliverables, supported by the Deputy and Head of Research Grants Finance.

Assistant Professor for Academic English and Approaches to Learning – Global College, Dubai Campus

• United Arab Emirates Posting Dates01/14/2025

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable educator to teach on our Academic English and Approaches to Learning (APL) courses. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Academic English and Skills for success, with the ability to inspire and educate students as part of the Global College team.

Assistant Professor for Business & Psychology – Global College, Dubai Campus

• United Arab Emirates Posting Dates01/14/2025

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable educator to teach on our Introduction to Business Management and Introduction to Leadership, Motivation and Psychology (LMP) courses. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Business and/or Psychology and education, with the ability to inspire and educate students as part of the Global College team

Assistant/Associate Professor in Statistical Data Science

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates01/07/2025

Heriot-Watt University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Statistical Data Science, with a specialisation in health and medical applications.

Postdoctoral Researcher in Deep Learning for Image Reconstruction

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates12/17/2024

‍The Biomedical and Astronomical Signal Processing (BASP) laboratory at Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh (HWU), headed by Professor Yves Wiaux, is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher in computational imaging. The postholder will develop new image formation algorithms for radio astronomy. Technology transfer to magnetic resonance imaging in medicine is a secondary target.

Associate / Assistant Professor Design Management with Policy – Dubai Campus

• United Arab Emirates Posting Dates12/06/2024

The Design School on the Dubai campus is seeking to recruit enthusiastic academics with experience of teaching and scholarship or research. Successful candidates will be expected to b