Heriot-Watt University in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Research and Faculty Positions, a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date10/10/2025
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.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date10/10/2025
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to join the Office of the Principal team, providing outstanding support to two members of the University Executive, as well as members of our Executive team when required.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date10/10/2025
The IDRIC Policy Research & Impact Associate is responsible for contributing policy aspects of IDRIC’s portfolio of work on Industrial Decarbonisation.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date10/10/2025
This post holder will develop, promote, synthesise and coordinate the research and knowledge exchange activities for IDRIC, in collaboration with other IDRIC team members.
The Information Services department of HWUM is committed to delivering integrated, excellent, customer-centric Library and IT Services to the staff, students, and global users of the University, across all campuses. The Administrative Executive, Helpdesk will serve as the first point of contact for IT and Library support at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. It ensures seamless access to digital and physical resources for students and staff, playing a critical role in maintaining operational continuity and enhancing the overall user experience. The role will be based at the University’s campus in Putrajaya, the administrative capital of Malaysia.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date10/07/2025
The role holder will work collaboratively with other members of the Information Governance team to provide timely, expert advice and guidance to the University community on lifecycle information governance, play a key collaborative role in the delivery of the Information and Records Management Programme, and help to embed data protection by design within strategic and operational activities.
We are looking to appoint a Technician and Facilities Co-ordinator at Orkney campus. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, this role provides a range of support to Heriot-Watt at the Orkney campus including support for buildings and facilities, assisting with lab work and fieldwork, undertaking IT/AV tasks and providing general administrative support. The balance of duties will vary day to day and will require someone who is adaptable and flexible, and accustomed to working in a team.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date10/02/2025
This 12-month, full-time position is funded via a collaborative study with the British Geological Survey (BGS – Keyworth) and industry partners to investigate the behaviour of saline aquifers in the UK Southern North Sea during CO2 injection.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date10/02/2025
To implement and drive the Communications Team strategy and deliver the outputs of the operational plan and day-to-day functions. To develop and implement external communications campaigns to support the University’s media and communication objectives. The main purpose of this role is to support and promote University research, education and partnerships to media outlets and external stakeholders locally, nationally and internationally. The role holder will be the port of call for journalist queries and for staff seeking advice on communications issues and utilise best practice in communications to maximise the University’s reputation across all channels.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date10/02/2025
The role holder will provide support to the statutory requirement of the Health & Safety 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.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date09/30/2025
The Research Associate will work on the EPSRC funded BuildWell Network: Reimaging Future Housing Developments for Health and Sustainability project which aims to connect diverse disciplines and industries relating to residential housing development and the benefits of Green Infrastructure and Space on health, wellbeing, water management and other multiple benefits.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date09/30/2025
The Hydrate, Flow Assurance and Phase Equilibria Research Group in the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is a team that conducts research on thermophysical properties of hydrogen and CCS fluids with support from industries.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date09/29/2025
An experienced electronics technician is required to provide high quality technical support for research and teaching groups within the school of EPS working as part of the Electronics Workshop team.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date09/29/2025
The role is based in the Institute of Geoenergy Engineering. Candidates will be expected to have a high level of skill in the use of a wide range of machining tools and fabrication techniques.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date09/29/2025
The Edinburgh Mostly Quantum Lab seeks a talented and motivated scientist for carrying out experiments and field tests for entanglement-based quantum communication with satellites via the Quantum Communications Hub’s optical ground station (HOGS) located on Heriot-Watt campus.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date09/29/2025
The primary function of this post is to lead and manage the provision of expert support to researchers in the development, costing, and submission of research proposals. The post-holder will ensure that proposals are handled efficiently and effectively, maximising the recovery of costs to the University and contributing to its financial sustainability. This role is central to the University’s ambition to grow its research portfolio and enhance its reputation for excellence.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date09/26/2025
We are seeking to recruit a postdoctoral research associate to undertake research in a newly-funded EPSRC New Investigator Award project, entitled ” Spin-Optomechanics in Silicon Carbide for Quantum Technologies”.
The Future Students Manager is responsible for leading recruitment, outreach, and engagement strategies to attract and enrol both domestic and international students at HWUM. This role oversees end-to-end student recruitment operations, manages agency and school partnerships, and ensures the Future Students Team achieves enrolment targets through strategic planning, effective marketing, and outstanding customer service.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date09/09/2025
EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship roles are funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council as part of Heriot-Watt University’s Doctoral Training Partnership award.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced recruitment team, playing a vital role in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the university run efficiently. Working to recruit students for a leading UK university the post holder will have responsibility for developing and driving the recruitment strategy for students and to deliver the targeted student numbers for the university. This includes planning and implementing student recruitment activities, and the facilitation of the recruitment process and promotion of the university.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date08/07/2025
The Biomedical and Astronomical Signal Processing (BASP) laboratory at Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh (HWU), headed by Professor Yves Wiaux, is recruiting a Postdoctoral
