Heriot-Watt University in United Kingdom invites applications for vacant (31) Research and Faculty Positions

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

Graduate Teaching Assistant (Digital Twinning Development)

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates06/06/2025

Applications now open for our Graduate Teaching Assistant (Digital Twinning Development) based at the Edinburgh campus and successful applicants will be expected to work at that campus.  A Graduate Teaching Assistant PhD scholarship is a four-year fixed term position: Students undertake a PhD on a 0.75 FTE basis alongside a 0.25 FTE teaching contract.  You will become part of the TransiT Research Hub TransiT which is a consortium of eight universities, supporting the formation of a new national research centre funded by a significant UKRI and stakeholder co-investment for a 5-year and £45M programme of challenge-led research into digital twinning for transport decarbonization.

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Digital Twinning Application and Assessment

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates06/06/2025

Applications now open for our Graduate Teaching Assistant (Digital Twinning Application and Assessment) based at the Edinburgh campus and successful applicants will be expected to work at that campus.  A Graduate Teaching Assistant PhD scholarship is a four-year fixed term position: Students undertake a PhD on a 0.75 FTE basis alongside a 0.25 FTE teaching contract.  You will become part of the TransiT Research Hub TransiT which is a consortium of eight universities, supporting the formation of a new national research centre funded by a significant UKRI and stakeholder co-investment for a 5-year and £45M programme of challenge-led research into digital twinning for transport decarbonization.

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Optical Attosecond Science

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates06/05/2025

The Laboratory of Ultrafast Physics and Optics (LUPO, https://lupo-lab.com) seeks a talented and motivated scientist to drive a research programme in advanced ultrafast nonlinear optics and attosecond-resolution ultrafast spectroscopy.

Research Grants Administrator

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates06/04/2025

The Research Grants Administrator (RGA) is a key post within RGF. Each RGA is responsible for administering a portfolio of research grants and contracts, linking to a School or a range of Institutes within Heriot Watt.

Research and Library Systems Technologist

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates06/04/2025

The Library and Research Systems Technologist will work with colleagues within Global Information Services and across the University to maintain and develop the research support systems.

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Assistant/Associate Professor (Knowledge Exchange)

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates06/04/2025

The Department of Mathematics seeks to appoint an Assistant/Associate Professor in Knowledge Exchange to complement and enhance the expertise of both the Department of Mathematics and the Mathematics Driven Innovation Centre (M-DICE).

Employer Liaison Officer (Dubai Campus)

• United Arab Emirates Posting Dates06/03/2025

We are currently recruiting for a Employer Liaison Officer for our Registry and Academic Support Directorate at Dubai Campus.

Academic Support Administrator (Dubai Campus)

• United Arab Emirates Posting Dates06/03/2025

We are currently recruiting for an Academic Support Administrator for our Registry and Academic Support Directorate at Dubai Campus.

Lead Graphic Designer & Brand Manager (Temporary Role) – Dubai Campus

• United Arab Emirates Posting Dates06/03/2025

We are currently recruiting for a Lead Graphic Designer and Brand Manager with the Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Communications (MRAC) team. Reporting to the Head of Marketing in Dubai, you will be a guardian of Heriot-Watt’s impactful University Brand externally and within the University. Applicants must be on their own visa.

Business Development Executive

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates06/02/2025

The postholder will develop and nurture relationships between the MDMC and medical device manufacturing companies, with a focus on Scottish companies in particular.

Assistant Professor in Signal and Image Processing or Robotics

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates06/02/2025

We welcome applications for one position at Assistant Professor level to join either the Robotics and AI Laboratory (RAILAB) or the Signal and Image processing Laboratory (SIPLab) at the Institute of Sensors, Signals, and Systems (ISSS) of Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh.

Resident Life Warden – 10 Month FTC

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/30/2025

A Residence Life Warden is a frontline role, supporting Heriot-Watt University students living on campus.

Resident Life Warden – 12 Month FTC

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/30/2025

A Residence Life Warden is a frontline role, supporting Heriot-Watt University students living on campus.

Assistant Professor in Quantity Surveying

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/28/2025

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.

Senior Financial Accountant

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/28/2025

The purpose of the role is to ensure the financial integrity of the transactions associated with all aspects of the University’s Tax obligations.

Stakeholder Engagement Manager TransiT

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/27/2025

The post holder will develop and drive engagement activities for delivery of the TransiT Stakeholder Engagement Strategy.  This includes the planning and management a wide range of stakeholder events with key partners and focussed engagement activities with key stakeholder groupings

Communications & Outreach Manager

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/27/2025

We are seeking to appoint a Communications and Outreach Manager to lead all engagement activities for a range of audiences and across a number of platforms for a large, multi-partner programme grant researching the development of quantum secure communications technologies.

Technician in Natural Language Processing

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/27/2025

The post will be in the Interaction Lab at Heriot-Watt University’s School of Mathematics and Computer Science (MACS), see http://www.macs.hw.ac.uk/InteractionLab. The successful candidate will join a group of about 20 people, consisting of postdoctoral and PhD researchers and faculty with expertise in NLP, NLG, Ethics in AI, Reasoning, Generative AI, Multimodal and Embodied AI, machine learning, and conversational interfaces.

Adjunct Lecturers in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Business Management, Psychology, Design, Academic English and Approaches to Learning

• United Arab Emirates Posting Dates05/27/2025

The School of Global College/ Degree Entry Programme at Heriot-Watt University Dubai is currently inviting applications for Adjunct Faculty positions in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Business Management, Psychology, Design, Academic English and Approaches to Learning. Please note that there may not be openings at this time, but applications will be kept on file and reviewed as the need emerges.

Education Consultant (4 Months Contract)

• Malaysia Posting Dates05/27/2025

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. You will also work closely with Heads of Schools to monitor and enhance retention strategies for students enrolled.

Executive / Senior Executive, Wellbeing

• Malaysia Posting Dates05/23/2025

The Senior Administrative Executive, Wellbeing is responsible for supporting daily operations of the Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Student Association (HWUMSA), affiliated clubs and societies, and Global Student Representative Bodies (GSRB), and collaborating with teams from other departments. It aims to promote an overall, wholesome University experience and pastoral care for all students.

Assistant Professor in Finance

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/23/2025

As a member of the Finance team within AEF, you will contribute to teaching Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes in finance, as well as contribute to the groups’ aim in increasing their global visibility through excellent research outputs.

Education Consultant (Executive/Senior Executive)

• Malaysia Posting Dates05/23/2025

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.

IP & Commercialisation Manager

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/21/2025

As a key member of the Commercialisation Team, the IP and Commercialisation Manager has a broad remit which includes managing the University’s intellectual assets, developing commercialisation strategies, negotiating license agreements and royalties, supporting the Head of Commercialisation and Chief Entrepreneurial Executive by contributing to the development and delivery of new enterprise activities for the university.

Enrolment Advisor

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/21/2025

The Enrolment Advisor (Online Programmes) will play a key role in an ambitious and growing Heriot-Watt Online Recruitment team.

Research Associate in Kinetics of Catalytic Biomass Waste Pyrolysis and Gasification

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/20/2025

We are looking to appoint a Research Associate to join our team at the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University’s Riccarton campus in Edinburgh. This 18-month, full-time position is funded by our industry partner PETRONAS through the PETRONAS Centre of Excellence in Subsurface Engineering and Energy Transition (PACESET).

Chair of Artificial Intelligence

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/20/2025

An exciting opportunity to join the Department of Computer Science during an exciting period of growth as our Chair of Artificial Intelligence. Our campus is home to the National Robotarium, a world-leading centre for Robotics and AI research and innovation. We have also expanded our doctoral training capabilities with the recent launch of the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Dependable and Deployable Artificial Intelligence for Robotics (a joint initiative with the University of Edinburgh). This complements our long-standing EPSRC CDT in Robotics and Autonomous Systems.

Adjunct Faculty in BA (Hons) Architecture – Dubai Campus

• United Arab Emirates Posting Dates05/16/2025

The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society at Heriot-Watt University Dubai is currently inviting applications for multiple Adjunct Faculty positions in their undergraduate architecture programme (RIBA Part 1) for the next 2526 Academic year, due to start in September 2025.

Student Success Advisor (open to HWU graduates only)

• Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates05/14/2025

An exciting role arisen to join our Student Wellbeing Services team as a Student Success Advisor. The Student Success Advisor’s role is open to HWU graduates only. The Student Success Advisor will join an existing team, on a fixed term contract for a period of 24 months. The Student Success Advisors form part of a Global Student Success Advisor team and are a key part of the University’s strategy to improve student retention, focusing on student engagement, identity and belonging.

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.