Research and Faculty Positions (21) 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.

Research Assistant

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates03/12/2025

The appointed individual will work on microplastic weathering and their characterisation.

Executive Assistant

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates03/10/2025

The Executive Support Officer provides high-level administrative and secretarial support to the Senior Leadership Team.

Research Assistant

• Orkney, United Kingdom Posting Dates03/07/2025

This position of PDRA – DEMOs for Net Zero drives the research innovation, impact, demonstration and acceleration of the Transition Engineering Lab Shift Projects through design, build and test of cyber infrastructure for co-investigation with decision makers and stakeholder engagement activities within the Islands Centre for Net Zero (ICNZ).

SafeGuarding Officer

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates03/07/2025

An exciting opportunity arisen to join our SafeGuarding team as SafeGuarding Officer. SafeGuarding Service which protects the University’s population, assets and reputation whilst underpinning its values and supporting its strategic objectives. We are also pivotal in delivering a strong care and support service to the University.

Project Administrator

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates03/07/2025

We are seeking to appoint a Project Administrator to provide support for a large, multi-partner programme grant researching the development of quantum secure communications technologies.

Social Media & Digital Engagement Coordinator

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates03/07/2025

The post holder will be an excellent digital communicator responsible for shaping and delivering the social media and digital engagement strategy for Panmure House, further strengthening our online communities and identifying opportunities to create new ones.

Senior Administration Assistant

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates03/07/2025

To provide a helpful, professional and co-ordinated approach in support of the delivery of the Panmure House programmes, through administrative support to the Academic Director and the Programme team.

Research Assistant (Engineering and Microbiology Study on Air Pressure Transients in Hospital Sanitary Systems)

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates03/07/2025

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Research Assistant to join an exciting and impactful research project exploring the risks posed by microorganisms in hospital sanitary systems, particularly those related to hand-wash sinks.

Research Associate – Research Integrity and Complexity

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates03/06/2025

We seek an ambitious and creative postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) for a period of 6 months, starting from April 2025.

Cloud Development Manager

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates03/04/2025

An opportunity has arisen for a Cloud Development Manager to lead the Cloud Architecture Group within the Information Services Directorate.

DDI Innovation Manager

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates03/03/2025

This is a new role that will provide leadership and specialist input to support and scale innovation activity in the National Robotarium at a time of growth.

SafeGuarding Officer

• Galashiels, Selkirkshire, United Kingdom Posting Dates03/03/2025

The main purpose of the role is to provide an effective SafeGuarding Service which protects the University’s population, assets and reputation whilst underpinning its values and supporting its strategic objectives. We are also pivotal in delivering a strong care and support service to the University.

Unitemps Recruitment Consultant

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates03/03/2025

The purpose of this role is to provide an internal recruitment service to hiring managers by advertising and filling casual vacancies.

Research Associate in Agent-Based Modelling for Transport Decarbonisation

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates02/28/2025

TransiT is the UK’s largest research hub dedicated to rapidly decarbonising transport through digital twinning.

Network Manager

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates02/27/2025

The Network Manager will be responsible for supporting and coordinating a research network led by Heriot-Watt University, in partnership with the University of Strathclyde and Age Scotland, and funded by EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council).

Research Associate

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates02/25/2025

PDRA to complete the work described in an Impact Acceleration Award (IAA), focused on the commercialisation of research work relating to the development of an automated water monitoring system for protozoan pathogens.

Senior Marketing Executive, Campaign Management

• Malaysia Posting Dates02/24/2025

This role will assist to manage end-to-end execution and delivery of various marketing campaigns to deliver ambitious student recruitment targets and global brand marketing objectives across our stakeholder audiences, aligned to the University’s strategy. Reporting to Senior Marketing and Campaigns Manager, this role will work within a cross-functional marketing team to shape and deliver effective marketing strategies and plans for all Academic Schools, ensuring their portfolio offering is up-to-date, engaging with all levels of academic school stakeholders.

GRI Contracts Advisor

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates02/20/2025

The purpose of the role is to prepare, negotiate and conclude commercial contracts, including confidentiality, research, collaboration & consultancy agreements for two of the University’s GRIs, viz Health & Care Technologies and iNetZ+ which is focussed on achieving net zero and beyond.

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Department of Languages & Intercultural Studies

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates02/18/2025

The School of Social Sciences seeks to award a number of PhD scholarships with associated Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) positions to outstanding doctoral candidates with clear potential to excel as academic teachers and researchers. 

Research Associate in Advanced Platform for Integrated Quantum Photonics Devices

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates02/18/2025

The Quantum Photonics Laboratory seeks a talented and motivated scientist to start a new line of research on integrated platforms for novel quantum devices using rare-earth doped crystals for quantum memory applications.

Assistant/Associate Professor for On-Line Teaching

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates02/18/2025

We are looking for a teaching focused Assistant/Associate Professor with experience of developing and delivering online courses, particularly in Computer Science and the Mathematical Sciences.