Research Associate

Job title:

Research Associate

Company

Heriot-Watt University

Job description

Job Description:Salary: Grade 7 (£36,023 – £45,585)Contract: FTE 1, FTC (5 Months)Detailed DescriptionA talented and motivated Research Associate is sought to undertake research on the development, testing and optimising a novel mitigation solution for runaway rail mounted plants consisting of a warning system with fully integrated stopping capability. The project is a partnership between academia (Heriot-Watt University) and industry (STORY Contracting Ltd.) where the Associate will be mainly based at Heriot-Watt University, in Edinburgh, and may carry out testing at the STORY Contracting Ltd. depot in Carlisle. This aims to address the company’s strategic “Plan Safe, Stay Safe” and hence provide a safe environment by developing integrated smart solutions to meet urgent rail infrastructure challenges.Description of Duties

• Conduct and disseminate original research aligned with the project and in collaboration with the team
• Work closely with senior decision makers in the industry to enable a programme of work and the measurement of this
• Contribute to outreach and impact engagement activities of the project
• Identify appropriate sources of funding and help prepare research proposals for funding bodies
• Demonstrate initiative in making routine decisions in order to manage and achieve project deliverables and deadlines
• Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University
• Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post

Essential CriteriaQualifications

• PhD in relevant discipline (or close to successful completion)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Evidence of a developing publication record
• Experience or desire to work with those from other disciplines
• Evidence of excellent administrative and project management skills
• Evidence of self-motivation and the ability to work independently
• Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills including the ability to prioritise workload

Desirable CriteriaKnowledge, Skills & Experience

• Evidence of success in attracting research grants/external funding and delivering on externally funded research projects
• Evidence or knowledge to support international activities
• Evidence of a basic knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework

About Heriot-WattHeriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business and industry.Heriot-Watt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business and languages. Heriot-Watt University is also Scotland’s most international university, boasting the largest international student cohort.About our TeamThe School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and SocietyThe School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society is one of the UK’s leading institutions for multidisciplinary research in areas critical to economic development and societal equity. We aim to attain excellence in the teaching of the core disciplines that contribute to a sustainable, resource and energy efficient society and are committed to undertaking high value, high impact research and knowledge transfer in topics of relevance to global challenges.The School enjoys facilities consistent with its location in modern, purpose-built accommodation on the Edinburgh campus. The School is well-equipped in respect of laboratories for materials, structures, engineering, building services and hydraulics research and teaching. Our research and teaching facilities in Dubai and Malaysia are contained within purpose-built campuses in Dubai Academic City and Putrajaya, respectively.How to ApplyApplications can be submitted until midnight on the 16th June 2024.Interviews will take place w/c 24th June 2024Please submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing your interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV.Potential candidates who wish to discuss the post informally can contact project leader: Prof. Omar Laghrouche ( )At Heriot Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers .Use our total rewards calculator: to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.

Expected salary

£36023 – 45585 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 22:37:27 GMT

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