Heriot-Watt University in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Research and Faculty Positions, a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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.
We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant for Advancement. This role will require a detail-oriented and analytical individual with strong financial administration skills and a high level of accuracy in data handling. They are organised, reliable, and capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines, particularly in a fundraising or donor stewardship context. With excellent communication skills, they can collaborate effectively across departments and engage professionally with stakeholders. They are also adaptable, tech-savvy, and committed to upholding donor intent and financial integrity, ideally with experience in higher education or non-profit environments.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates07/07/2025
The PDRA will work as part of the Prosperity Partnership between Heriot-Watt University, the University of Edinburgh and Leonardo UK. This project aims to address the current limitations of traditional frame-based sensors and associated processing pipelines with a new family of algorithmic architectures that mimic more closely the behaviours of biological brains.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates07/07/2025
This project is part of the new UK Hub in Quantum Sensing Imaging and Timing (QuSIT), that stands as an international centre of excellence for research and innovation, providing thought leadership, coordination and translation to impact across the quantum landscape in the UK and beyond.
The purpose of this role is to assist with all external and internal communications duties as required by the communications manager. The Communications Assistant is responsible for media outreach, extensive content writing, assisting with participation at media events, and distributing content to promote the Heriot-Watt brand and activities. The post holder will support our internal and external communications strategy, write and disseminate publicity material, and coordinate events.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates07/04/2025
A new outstanding opportunity to join Heriot-Watt University as our new Deputy Director of Finance. Based at our Edinburgh campus this will be an opportunity for an experienced financial professional to support our ongoing and new strategy. 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. Join an organisation focussed on its future.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates07/04/2025
The Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics wishes to appoint a fixed-term Assistant Professor to cover the learning and teaching commitments for 12 months.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates07/01/2025
Heriot-Watt University seeks to appoint a full-time permanent Senior Technician to support the delivery of the M.Arch Architecture postgraduate degree at the Edinburgh campus.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates07/01/2025
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.
We are on the lookout for a Governance and Legal Officer. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for administrative tasks related to legal matters, internal audit, internal stakeholder management, with a particular emphasis on ensuring compliance with the University’s governance structure and delegations, and local Laws and Regulations. You will also be expected to support in the broader areas of services offered by the GALS Directorate from time-to-time.
Due to ongoing growth, we are seeking an enthusiastic Executive Assistant to support the Deputy Principal Education & Student Life. We need someone who is proactive, flexible, and ready to help manage changes within the business. The right candidate will be able to think ahead, always stay organised, and adapt to a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail and a proactive attitude are key.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates06/30/2025
The appointed Research Associate will contribute to the development and implementation of quantitative economic models aimed at assessing the feasibility and impact of decarbonisation strategies in the UK transport sector.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates06/30/2025
LINCS is currently looking to recruit a part-time (0.5 FTE) member of staff on a Teaching & Scholarship contract. The new staff member will contribute primarily to teaching BSL-English Interpreting courses at various levels, and potentially also BSL language teaching.
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.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates06/27/2025
As a member of the Economics team within AEF, you will contribute to teaching Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes in Economics, as well as contribute to the groups’ aim in increasing their global visibility through excellent research outputs.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates06/27/2025
The Information Services department are looking to appoint a Process Analyst. The Process Analyst will investigate, document & contribute to the recommendation of improvements in automated and non-automated components of new or changed processes assisting the University in its Strategy.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates06/27/2025
Based at the Edinburgh campus, you will be a member of a strong academic teaching and research staff team. You will liaise closely with colleagues at our Dubai and Malaysia campuses, who will also be delivering programmes to our students.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates06/26/2025
CONSOLIDATE is a NetworkPlus led by Heriot-Watt University, the University of Strathclyde and Age Scotland and funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates06/26/2025
Exciting opportunity to lead the Research and Researcher Development team and change and embed digital transformation through the Directorate’s service offering. A role that is crucial for advancing the university’s research strategy and supporting the development of researchers.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates06/19/2025
The purpose of this role is to implement and drive the Communications Team strategy and deliver the outputs of the operational plan and day-to-day functions.
We are on the look out for Academics with experience delivering Data Analytics and Managing Business Performance courses to join our team from September 2025 to January 2026. This will be a maternity cover so applicants must be on their own visa and medical insurance.
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Posting Dates06/10/2025
The Department of Mathematics wishes to appoint an assistant professor to complement and strengthen the expertise of the Algebra, Geometry, and Topology (AGT) team in areas at the interface of Group Theory, Geometry, and Topology.
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.
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.
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
