Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date04/08/2026
Edinburgh Business School is awarding one PhD scholarship as Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) position to an outstanding doctoral candidate with clear potential to excel as academic teacher and researcher in Digital Twin Development as part the TransiT Research Hub. TransiT is a significant UKRI and stakeholder co-investment for a 5-year and £45M programme of challenge-led research into digital twinning for transport decarbonization. For more information please visit the TransiT website https://transit.ac.uk/.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date04/07/2026
The Major Gifts team within the Development and Alumni Office are looking for an Advancement Assistant to provide essential support to fundraising activities led by the Advancement team, with a focus on Corporates, Trusts and Foundations.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date04/02/2026
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 Date04/02/2026
The Catering Assistant assists with the provision of professional, welcoming, high quality, flexible catering service to students, colleagues and visitors to the University across all areas.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date04/01/2026
This is a skilled role requiring specialist knowledge and experience of major donor fundraising. Reporting to the Head of Major Gifts the post holder will be responsible for securing a high return on investment in the form of major philanthropic gifts from individuals, thus providing significant funding for a spectrum of university projects including capital campaigns, research, and scholarships. The post holder should have exceptional communication and written skills, with strong influential and negotiating skills to develop high quality funding proposals and impact reports.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date03/26/2026
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.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date03/25/2026
As a Reporting Accountant within Heriot‑Watt University’s Finance Directorate, you will play a key role in supporting a globally connected, research‑intensive institution renowned for innovation and industry collaboration. Working within a high‑performing professional service that underpins the University’s strategic ambitions, you will contribute to the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across our five international campuses. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a complex, fast‑moving environment while embracing our values of collaboration, continuous improvement and inclusivity. With flexible and hybrid working options available, you will join a diverse, international community where your analytical strengths, commitment to excellence and proactive approach will help shape financial decision‑making and strengthen the University’s financial stewardship
Academic Positions Available Now at Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date03/24/2026
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in heat transfer modelling at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. “ The position is available from 1 June 2026 for a two-year, full-time contract.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date03/24/2026
An opportunity to join Heriot-Watt as our new Financial Controller. This role reports to our Global Finance Director and is responsible for providing strategic leadership to all aspects of the Edinburgh Finance Directorate. This post will be based at our Edinburgh Campus. The Finance department supports the delivery of the University’s strategic plan through effective financial planning, including capital investment planning, project appraisal and identification of sustainable funding streams.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date03/23/2026
The Head of Student Wellbeing is a key role which will provide strategic leadership for Heriot-Watt University’s Student Wellbeing Service across our global campuses. The successful candidate will lead a proactive, student-centred and evidence‑based approach to supporting student wellbeing, ensuring services meet the diverse needs of a global student community.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date03/19/2026
The role requires circuit, RF/microwave and measurement expertise to support demonstrators that drive high‑speed OLEDs, collect photodiode signals, and validate system‑level links.
Assist in coordinating foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate student recruitment activities in collaboration with schools to support the University’s recruitment ambition.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date03/18/2026
The Financial Accounting team, is a key member of the Finance Department and is responsible for preparing the University’s Statutory Accounts, including those of its subsidiary companies. The team also manages external financial reporting requirements, covering audit, taxation, compliance, and sector-specific analysis. In addition, the team ensures that both statutory and internal financial control frameworks are consistently applied to all financial transactions across the institution.
Academic Positions Available Now at Heriot-Watt University
Working to recruit students for a leading UK university the post holder will have responsibility for developing and driving the recruitment strategy for students
This role will work within a cross-functional team to shape and deliver effective communication strategies and plans to support the strategic objectives of our Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Communications (MRAC) teams.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date03/12/2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative mathematician to join our team in a unique role that combines digital resource development, outreach, and teaching.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Date03/05/2026
We are recruiting a Research Associate with experience in transport, supply chain and logistics modelling to contribute to the development and use of MILES and MATRA to support this research portfolio.
