Job Description

Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE) Open Ended

Salary: Associate - (Grade 9, \xc2\xa351,034- \xc2\xa359,135) Assistant - (Grade 7, \xc2\xa335,308 - \xc2\xa343,155) - (Grade 8, \xc2\xa344,414 - \xc2\xa352,841)

Closing date: Midnight on 30/09/2023

We are seeking candidates with a record that will demonstrate that they have the drive and ambition to become a leading international researcher in an area complementary to our existing strengths.

You will have knowledge and experience in one or several of the following areas: advanced electronic designs for sensing and wireless technologies, embedded hardware, embedded software, and software as a medical device (SAMD). You will have a strong academic track record and a strong drive to become a research leader. Ideally, you will possess a successful track record of obtaining external funding, as well as previous teaching and learning experience to contribute positively to our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Heriot-Watt has ambition to develop postgraduate level and CPD courses in areas related to biomedical engineering and you will be expected to contribute to the development of a new syllabus in this area. Relevant industrial experience would be desirable. A PhD in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Physics or other cognate discipline is essential, along with evidence of vision, drive and determination to succeed. A confident and outgoing attitude is necessary, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

The successful applicant will develop an independent research portfolio while working in tandem with colleagues associated with one or more of the above research areas. There will be a requirement to demonstrate leadership and initiative in developing novel, collaborative research with a view to building a research team. This will include developing an experimental research facility and becoming internationally recognised, expanding and enhancing the intensity and reputation of our School\'s research. You will need to demonstrate a clear strategy for your future research plans and identify how this strategy fits with the landscape of the School as well as the broader national and international landscape.

You will also be required to contribute to relevant teaching within the disciplines of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (EECE) and will be a member of the EECE Teaching Group. This teaching will be related to both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and at all academic levels in the areas of electronics and project supervision. Typical key teaching topics may include but are not limited to analogue electronics, electromagnetism, telecommunications, mobile communications, sensors, signals and systems, although it is anticipated that new teaching topics related to biomedical engineering are to be developed in the near future.

This opportunity therefore relates to high quality, self-motivated individuals with the ability to work and actively participate in developing advanced research in electromagnetics, microwave and antenna engineering and expanding the teaching knowledge base within the School\'s Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering disciplines.

in Embedded Software/Embedded Hardware Engineering for Medical Devices at Assistant/Associate Professor level to join our Smart systems Research Group at the Institute of Sensors Signals and Systems. We seek candidates with research interests in the development of cutting-edge embedded software or hardware currently populating the latest medical devices. We are especially interested in profiles willing to work on real-world problems in close collaboration with industry, notified bodies (such as InnoScot Health) and the NHS to support applications in medical devices for topics that include software as a medical device, telemetry, wireless data and power transfer, system integration, GUI and displays, IoT and sensing.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• actively engaging in research and actively contributing to the University\'s research profile;
• publishing research through the preparation and submission of quality, high impact journal papers and participating in academic conferences;
• supervising undergraduate students, postgraduate students and research associates\' research work;
• actively pursuing research funding through the development of quality grant proposals;
• establishing collaborative research and teaching links outside the university via funding councils, industry, business and public bodies;
• representing the institution in a professional capacity, particularly with regard to research dissemination and development e.g. conferences, meetings, with industrial partners, etc;
• contributing to teaching through the delivery of lectures, tutorials and laboratories, assessing the relevant students\' work as well as setting and marking examinations and coursework;
• carrying out general academic administration including student recruitment and admissions, participation on committees and exam boards, taking responsibility for key discipline-specific administration tasks and mentoring students;
• designing, preparing and developing teaching materials and actively developing and implementing new teaching methods;
• undertaking continuous professional development (CPD) and participating in staff development activities.

Essential Criteria

• PhD in electronic engineering or similar subjects.
• Track record of internationally high profile and high impact research in a electronics, biomedical engineering or wireless technology related discipline.
• Capability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams working on embedded hardware, embedded software technologies for medical devices that can bridge various research themes within the ISSS, such as Microwave & Antenna, Telecommunications, Advanced Manufacturing, Sensing, and Robotics.
• Evidence of independent strategic vision and the ability to implement it working across a wider group of researchers in the Institute of Sensors Signals and Systems
• Evidence of engagement with industry.
• Has background knowledge of the University, the School and the Research Institute.
• Good, lucid, clear communicator.
• Good presentation skills.
• Shows leadership.
• Explains concepts well.
• Demonstrates evidence of willingness to be involved in collaborative research.

Desirable

• Track record of research funding.
• Has high-impact research evidenced by real-world prototypes.
• Experience of organising or course material and/or lecturing in medical engineering, embedded software, embedded hardware, wireless technologies and/or electronics.
• Involvement in student supervision and managing research team.
• Demonstrated initiative in teaching and research.

About our Team

The Institute for Sensors Signals and Systems (ISSS) is a world leading research unit developing key innovations related to satellite and terrestrial communication systems, microwave and antenna engineering, medical device manufacturing, signal and image processing, autonomous distributive systems and robotics. Our research, which is underpinned by annual research income in excess of \xc2\xa36M, delivers impact in several key areas including; Wireless Networks, Robotics & Autonomous Systems and Transport, Medical Technologies, Surveillance and Defence.

Smart Systems Research at ISSS is staffed by five faculty members and is an area of strategic growth for ISSS. The group this year had \xc2\xa33.3M of grant income. The research cluster addresses topical areas in sensing technologies, point of care devices, high density interconnects, wireless powering and sensing, smart medical devices and system-level integration.

The Head of the Smart Systems Research Group, Prof. Marc Desmulliez, manages the very successful industry-facing Medical Device Manufacturing Centre led by Heriot-Watt (MDMC, ). The Medical Device Manufacturing Centre acts as a portal providing medical device developers and manufacturers with the advice, technical expertise, and facilities essential for companies that are seeking to translate medical device concepts to commercial products. MDMC underpins a strategic focus of the University to play a leading role in medical technologies. Generating interdisciplinary collaborations across our research strengths is our priority. The Smart System Research Group interacts with over 130 companies through the MDMC in Scotland, the UK, Europe and globally.

How to Apply

Please submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV that includes the list of publications

For an informal discussion regarding this position, please contact Professor Marc Desmulliez, Deputy Head of Institute of Sensors, Signals and Systems. Tel: 0131 451 3340, Email:

We are seeking applicants for one position.

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 .

We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.

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Associate - (Grade 9, \xc2\xa351,034- \xc2\xa359,135) Assistant - (Grade 7, \xc2\xa335,308 - \xc2\xa343,155) - (Grade 8, \xc2\xa344,414 - \xc2\xa352,841)

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