Jobs from Heriot-Watt University

Description Role: Research Associate in Bioengineering - Design, material sourcing, fabrication and implementation of a Microelectrode array scanning system for cardiac drug discovery and safety screening. Directorate: School of Engineering & Physical Sciences Grade and Salary: Grade 7, spine point 28 (£37,694) FTE and working pattern: Full-time, 35hrs per week; Fixed Term (18 Months) Holiday Enti

Description Role : Technical Sales Engineer – Laser Manufacturing Location : Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh Salary : Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389 per annum Contract Type : Full-Time(1FTE), Fixed Term (12 months) Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days. Full Description Heriot-Watt University is seeking a highly motivated optical engineer to join our photonics research t

Description Role: RF/Digital SDR Integration Engineer (KTP Associate) Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term for 24 months Location : Edinburgh, UK (Office-based role at Heriot-Watt University campus) Salary : Up to £41,000 per annum Important Dates: Please note that interviews are provisionally scheduled for the week commencing 13 July 2026 (during UK business hours). Candidates are encouraged to r

Description Role : Assistant Professor in Mathematics Grade and Salary: Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389 per annum Contract Type : Full Time (1 FTE), Fixed Term for 12 months Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full-time staff Purpose of the Role The Department of Mathematics wishes to appoint a fixed-term Assistant Professor to cover the learning and teachin

About the University:\n\nThe School of Engineering and Physical Sciences has an international research reputation and close connection with the professional and industrial world of science, engineering and technology. Our research ranges from fundamental sciences through to engineering applications, all of which are supported by strong external funding. We have around 120 full-time academic staff

Description Role : CRM and Data Analyst Grade and Salary: Grade 7, £37,694 - £47,389 per annum FTE and working pattern: 1FTE, 35hrs per week, Monday – Friday Contract: Fixed Term, 14 Months (maternity cover) Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday). Detailed Description The CRM and Data Analyst will play a key role in sup

Description Role Title: Assistant Professor in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering Grade and Salary: Grade 7 (£37,694 - £47,389 per annum) or Grade 8 (£47,389 - £58,335 per annum) FTE and working pattern: Full-time (35hrs per week) Fixed-term for 12 months Reward and Benefits : 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff. Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.h

Description Role: Catering Assistant Grade and Salary: Grade 3, £24,546 per annum Holiday Entitlement: 28 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) Hours Available 1.0FTE, 35hrs per week (including occasional weekend work). Weekly rosters are subject to change. Key Duties & Responsibilities Provide and assist with the provision of professional, w

Description Role: KTP Associate – Semiconductor Device Engineer Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term for 24 months About our Team The Single-Photon Group at Heriot-Watt have a long–standing track record in researching ground-breaking single photon detection and applications in quantum communications and single-photon imaging. With single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) detectors, we initiated and led col

Description Role : Growth and Innovation Associate (Falkirk Football Club and Heriot-Watt University); KTP Project Number 1828850) Salary : £28,000 with potential for performance related bonuses and salary uplift during the project Contract : Full-time (35 hours per week), Fixed Term for 25 months Detailed Description This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative partnership between H

Description Role: Administrative Assistant (2x positions available) Grade and Salary: Grade 4 £24,546- £26,093 FTE and working pattern: 1FTE (full time- 35hrs per week, Monday – Friday) Holiday Entitlement: 28 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) Purpose of Role The role of the Administrative Assistant is to work as part of a team to adminis

Description Role : Assistant Professor in Environment & Society and Hoogenboom Scholarship programme leader Grade and Salary: Grade 7 (£37,694 - £47,389) / Grade 8 (£47,389 - £58,225) FTE and working pattern: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term for 5 years Annual Leave: 33 days, plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday). Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.a

Description Role: Research Assistant in Design and Fabrication of Bespoke Microscope System/ Bioengineering Design Grade and Salary: Grade 6 (£31,236-£36,636) Contract Type: 1 FTE (Full Time) fixed term for 5 Months Rewards and Benefits: 33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) Purpose of the Role The Research Assistant (RA) will work on Desi

Description Role : Research Assistant (Inclusive Careers in Engineering (ICE): Supporting the Career Progression of Marginalised Engineers) Grade and Salary: Grade 6 - £31,236 - £36,636 (pro rata) Contract : Part Time (10 hours per week/0.25FTE), Fixed Term for 8 months Directorate : School of Social Sciences, Edinburgh Business School Rewards and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings c

Description Grade and Salary: Grade 6, £31,236 - £36,636 FTE and working pattern: Part time 0.50% FTE (17.5Hrs) , fixed-term contract until 31 July 2026 Reward and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff. Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt Un

Description Role: Technician / Senior Technician Directorate: The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences Salary: Grade 5 - £26,707 - £31,236 / Grade 6 - £31,236 - £36,636 per annum (depending on experience) Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Open Ended Rewards and Benefits: 28 (G5) or 33 (G6) days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full-time staff. About our Team A mechanical wo

Description Role Title: Research Associate in AI & Wireless Communications Grade and Salary: Grade 7, £37,694 - £47,389 per annum FTE and working pattern: Full-time (35hrs per week), Fixed-term (6 months) Reward and Benefits : 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff. Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to

Description Grade and Salary: Grade 7, salary £37,694 - 47,389 FTE and working pattern: 1 FTE. Hybrid working is possible, with a minimum of 3 days per week on campus required. G6-G10 : 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff. Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by He

Description Role: Student Wellbeing and Transition Advisor Grade and Salary: Grade 7 (£37,694 to £47,389) FTE and working pattern: 0.6 FTE Part-time (open-ended). Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) Purpose of Role To provide advice, guidance and support to students from Widening Participation (WP) backgrounds and st

Description Role: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Salary: Grade 7 (£37,694 - £47,389) per annum Contract: Full-Time (35 hours per week), Fixed Term for 24 months Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff. Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see t

Description Grade and Salary: Grade 6 £31,236 - £36,636 FTE and working pattern: Part time 0.50% FTE (17.5Hrs) , fixed-term contract until 31 July 2026 G6-G10 : 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff. Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University. The

Description Role: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Experimental Quantum Networking Grade and Salary: Grade 7, £37,694 FTE and working pattern: 1.0 FTE, 35hrs per week, Monday – Friday Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) Purpose of Role The Edinburgh Mostly Quantum Lab seeks a talented and motivated scientist for ca

Description Post-Doctoral Research Associate, 4D Geomechanics Salary Range: G7, £37,694 - £41,064 Location: Edinburgh Campus (hybrid working available) Contract Type: Fixed-term, 10 months Hours: Full-time (equivalent 5 days per week) Project Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Edinburgh Time-Lapse Project (ETLP) and contribute to advancing our research pr

Description Role: Postdoctoral Research Associate Salary: Grade 7 (£37,694 - £47,389) Contract: Full-Time (35 hours per week), Fixed Term for 3 years. Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff. Use our total rewards The Post The Institute of Chemical Sciences is seeking an ambitious and highly motivated Post‑Doctoral Research Associate to join

Description Role: Finance Data Analyst Grade & Salary: Grade 7, £37,694 - £47,389 per annum FTE & Working Pattern: 1FTE, 35hrs per week, Monday - Friday Contract: 12 Months, Fixed Term Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 business closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) About our Team Based at the Edinburgh campus, the Strategic Planning, Performance & Projects (SPP

Description Role: Senior Technician – Mechanical (EGIS Technical Services) Grade and Salary: Grade 6, £31,236 – £36,636 per annum OR Grade 7, £37,694 - £47,389 per annum FTE and working pattern: 1FTE, 35hrs per week, Monday - Friday Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) Purpose of Role The School of Energy, Geoscience,