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Research Assistant

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Merchiston
Research Assistant


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

31,236 p/a (pro rata)

Contractual hours

2.5

Basis

Part Time

Region

School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment

Package

Excellent Benefits Package

Job category/type

Research

Date posted

07/10/2025

Job reference

0000022224

Job description

Edinburgh Napier University

is the number one Scottish Modern University for research in Computer Science & Informatics, Engineering and for Architecture, Built Environment and Planning, as per the Research Excellence Framework 2021.



Currently, our School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment is leading The Hi-SCOT Project ("Heritage meets Innovation: Smart PV for Cities Overcoming Tomorrow's Climate") and recruiting a

Research Assistant

to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of solar energy innovation, architectural heritage, and sustainable urban design.

The Role:

As a Research Assistant on the "Hi-SCOT" project, you will be in an excellent position to use your knowledge of Solar Energy and Renewable Energy Systems to help conduct research focusing on the aesthetic and functional integration of Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) systems in Scotland's historic and listed buildings.



Your proven track record of writing and publishing research articles in peer-reviewed journals will also serve you well as you contribute to the production of research reports and publications and present information on progress and outcomes to all relevant stakeholders.



You'll need an excellent working knowledge of graphic and visualisation software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Rhino for design and presentation of research concepts and be skilled at developing visualisation materials, conducting perception studies, contributing to technical and policy guidelines that could in turn inform future heritage retrofits.



This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in something that could help bring our heritage infrastructure into the modern world, in a way that is sympathetic to traditional means and aesthetics.



If you have the skills and experience to make a meaningful impact to this project, then we would love to hear from you.

What we will need from you:

MSc in Solar Energy, Renewable Energy Systems, or a closely related discipline. (with demonstrated expertise in photovoltaic technologies, building-integrated energy systems, or energy systems) Proven track record of writing and publishing research articles in peer-reviewed journals Research experience with Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) systems, with a focus on aesthetic design and architectural integration Proficiency with graphic and visualisation software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Rhino for design and presentation of research concepts

Additional information:

Contract:

2.5 hrs/wk, 47 weeks

Salary:

31,236 p/a (pro rata)

Interviews:

Week commencing 20th October 2025



NB: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible

The University holds Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion status.

We are a flexible Employer.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role on the Skilled Worker visa route. International applicants will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.


Research Assistant