Research and Faculty Positions (37) 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.

Cleaner

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/08/2025

To ensure an effective and efficient operation of cleaning services within the Heriot Watt University Riccarton campus.

Upstream Bioprocessing Scientist/ Senior Scientist

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/07/2025

The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) are seeking to appoint a full-time Upstream Bioprocessing Scientist or Senior Scientist.

Assistant Professor, Design with AI – Dubai Campus

• United Arab Emirates Posting Dates05/05/2025

The Design School on the Dubai campus is seeking to recruit enthusiastic academics with experience of teaching and research. Successful candidates will be expected to build research over time and showcase innovative teaching pedagogies. Successful candidates will also be expected to develop strong links to colleagues at the Scottish campuses to deliver high quality learning and teaching, and to develop external engagement endeavours in association (and as appropriate) with the Academic Schools in Edinburgh, Dubai, Galashiels, and Malaysia.

Chemistry Technician

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/05/2025

A laboratory technician is required to assist in the setting up of teaching and research laboratories, the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, and the training of staff and students in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences. 

Student Recruitment Assistant (Dubai Campus)

• United Arab Emirates Posting Dates05/03/2025

We are recruiting for a Student Recruitment Assistant to join the Dubai campus Team. The Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Communications group is at the heart of attracting, engaging and delivering exceptional student and stakeholder experiences. The Admissions Office handles over 20,000 applications to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at our Scottish campuses each year as well as offering support and advice to admissions colleagues at our Dubai and Malaysia campuses. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants receive a high-quality service that is timely and fair, and we strive to put the applicant at the heart of everything we do.

International Student Recruitment Officer (Dubai Campus)

• United Arab Emirates Posting Dates05/03/2025

We are recruiting for an International Student Recruitment Officer to join the Dubai campus Team. The Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Communications group is at the heart of attracting, engaging and delivering exceptional student and stakeholder experiences. The Admissions Office handles over 20,000 applications to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at our Scottish campuses each year as well as offering support and advice to admissions colleagues at our Dubai and Malaysia campuses. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants receive a high-quality service that is timely and fair, and we strive to put the applicant at the heart of everything we do.

Student Recruitment Officer (Dubai Campus)

• United Arab Emirates Posting Dates05/03/2025

We are recruiting for a Student Recruitment Officer to join the Dubai campus Team. The Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Communications group is at the heart of attracting, engaging and delivering exceptional student and stakeholder experiences. The Admissions Office handles over 20,000 applications to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at our Scottish campuses each year as well as offering support and advice to admissions colleagues at our Dubai and Malaysia campuses. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants receive a high-quality service that is timely and fair, and we strive to put the applicant at the heart of everything we do.

Assistant Professor in Management (Dubai Campus)

• United Arab Emirates Posting Dates05/03/2025

Due to the continued expansion of student numbers on our Dubai Campus we are looking for highly motivated and qualified academics to join us at an exciting time in our growth. Applicants must have a Doctoral qualification and experience of teaching, research and course management.

Provost Fellows (Dubai Campus)

• United Arab Emirates Posting Dates05/03/2025

We are recruiting for Provost Fellows. As part of our two year fellowship programme, we will provide a structured annual plan where you will be supported to enhance your skills across both teaching and research/scholarship. In return, you will provide our students with an excellent learning experience, collaborate with colleagues and drive forwards research. Upon the completion of the programme we hope that you will be in a position to apply for an Assistant Professor position.

Finance Assistant at Oriam

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/02/2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team at Oriam as a Finance Assistant. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for delivering all the financial administration within Oriam (invoicing, ordering and supporting our team).

Sports Union Assistant

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/02/2025

A fantastic opportunity arisen to join our Oriam team as Sports Union Assistant. We require an individual who can display core values and behaviours that underpin consistently high standards. The Sports Union Assistant will execute administrative tasks including and delivery of the SU’s large social events.

Executive Assistant – Chaplaincy

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/02/2025

You will work in a team consisting of the Chaplain, Executive Assistant, Chaplaincy International Worker, part-time Muslim Chaplain, part-time cook, plus two student residents who reside in the building and several volunteers.

Administrative Assistant, Admissions

• Malaysia Posting Dates05/02/2025

The post holder will be a member of the admissions team with responsibility for admissions day-to-day operations and procedures for the admission of students to university. This includes implementing offer processing in a speedy, accurate, consistent, and transparent manner to provide a positive applicant experience. The job role requires high standards of data quality at all times. The role will be based at the University’s campus in Putrajaya, the administrative capital of Malaysia.

Chef de Partie

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/02/2025

To support when necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen, the delivery of all catering provision and the operation of the stores – in keeping with the standards set and delivered by the Head Chef.

Cloud Development Manager

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/01/2025

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

Research Associate – Enabling CO2 Storage Using Artificial Intelligence

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/01/2025

The successful candidate is expected to develop cutting edge deep learning models for multi-scale flow modelling of CO2 in subsurface reservoirs.

Manager, PR and Communications

• Malaysia Posting Dates05/01/2025

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.

Receptionist

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates04/30/2025

The purpose of the role is 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.

Administration Assistant

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates04/30/2025

The role will be based within the school reporting to the Head of Operations but working closely with the Executive Dean, Director of Learning and Teaching, Senior Programme Directors and other colleagues.

Safeguarding Officer

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates04/30/2025

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.

Assistant Professor in German (Interpretation and Translation)

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates04/30/2025

The School of Social Sciences offers undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes and we have a strong international focus in both our teaching and research. We have excellent links and collaborative partnerships with leading business and language schools all over the world. The main focus of the Department of Languages & Intercultural Studies (LINCS) is in Translation, Interpreting, and Intercultural Studies. As one of the first universities to focus on applied languages, we have developed a very distinctive profile in this area over more than 50 years. Whilst interpreting and translation remain at the forefront of our teaching and research, other areas of focus include sign languages and cultural studies. LINCS research has particular strengths in Translation & Interpreting Studies, Intercultural Studies and Sign Language.

CRM & Data Analyst

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates04/29/2025

The CRM and Data Analyst will play a key role in supporting the strategic objectives of the Business and Enterprise Directorate through effective data management, analysis, and system development.

Research Associate in Nonlinear 2D Moiré Materials

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates04/29/2025

The Quantum Photonics Laboratory seeks a talented scientist to undertake research on quantum, linear, and nonlinear optical spectroscopy of twisted 2D van der Waals crystals.

Applications Developer

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates04/28/2025

Reporting to the Software Development Manager or Applications Development Manager, the Applications Developer will work with colleagues within the Applications and Data Team, within the Global Information Services and across the University to help support and develop a range of software systems.

Administrator (Knowledge Exchange)

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates04/28/2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of and shape the School’s Knowledge Exchange strategy. The post holder will be an integral part of the core team that will deliver our knowledge exchange priorities.

Assistant Professor in Marketing (Dubai Campus)

• United Arab Emirates Posting Dates04/24/2025

Due to the continued expansion of student numbers on our Dubai Campus we are looking for highly motivated and qualified academics to join us at an exciting time in our growth. Applicants must have a Doctoral qualification and experience of teaching, research and course management.

Assistant Professor in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Dubai Campus)

• United Arab Emirates Posting Dates04/24/2025

Following the continued growth of student numbers and our imminent campus extension, we are delighted to be expanding the academic team at our Edinburgh Business School Dubai Campus with a number of new roles. We are looking for academics seeking a new challenge and who are passionate about delivering high-quality, accessible, practice-oriented education and research that promotes responsible business.

Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Imaging

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates04/22/2025

‍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 post holder will develop new image formation algorithms for radio astronomy. Technology transfer to magnetic resonance imaging in medicine is a secondary target.

Assistant Professor in Computer Science

• Malaysia Posting Dates04/22/2025

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is seeking to recruit enthusiastic academics with experience of teaching in Higher Education, at the Foundation Programme and/or Undergraduate levels. Successful candidates will also be expected to develop strong links to colleagues at the Scottish campuses to deliver high quality learning and teaching, and to contribute to the continued development of the programmes offered to students. Academic staff may also contribute to degree programmes in a variety of Schools. Post holders will be expected to have a broad knowledge of a range of topics within the sphere of their chosen discipline.

Food & Beverage Supervisor

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates04/22/2025

Actively contribute to the successful delivery of excellent service to all students, staff and visitors across the university by supervising the service, cleaning and provision of food and beverage arrangements and team members. Ensuring all events and outlets share the same high standards.

Personal Assistant to Senior Management Team (4 Months Contract)

• Malaysia Posting Dates04/22/2025

The PA to the Senior Management Team will provide high level secretarial and administrative support for the Chief Executive Officer and Provost, the Chief Operating Officer and Registrar, and other members of the senior management team. The PA will be the office manager and will be responsible for the effective and efficient administrative processes of the Executive Office.

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Advanced Laser Materials Processing

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates04/16/2025

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.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates04/16/2025

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful, inter-disciplinary team with access to a wide range of world class facilities for synthesising and characterising new coordination clusters supported by novel building blocks.

Education Consultant (Executive/Senior Executive)

• Malaysia Posting Dates04/16/2025

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.

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ultrashort Pulse Laser Welding of Glass

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates04/16/2025

The Post Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) will work on developing and demonstrating ultra-short pulse laser welding of glass, specifically laser sub-assemblies entirely manufactured from fused silica and other high performance glasses. 

Research Associate in Numerical Modelling for Direct Air Capture (DAC) Technologies

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates04/14/2025

We are seeking a creative and motivated post-doctoral researcher to work as part of our international and multidisciplinary USorb-DAC team and with expertise to support our research activities in the project.

Assistant Professor – Computer Sciences

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates04/08/2025

You will join the School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland. The department of Computer Science within the School is internationally renowned for its world-class research across a number of areas including theoretical computer science, robotics, natural language processing, programming languages, AI, data science and machine learning.