Assistant Professor in Marine Energy

Heriot-Watt University
📍 Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted July 01, 2026

Job Description

Role: Assistant Professor in Marine Energy

Grade and Salary: Grade 7 (£37,694 - £47,389)

FTE and working pattern: Full-time (35 hours per week), Open-Ended 

Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leaveplus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday)

Detailed Description

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside partners in a community at the center of marine energy development. More wave and tidal energy devices have been than anywhere else globally. Orkney is now set to become a for the expanding offshore wind sector. You will also be part of a global university with 5 campus locations across UK, Dubai and Malaysia, over 3,000 staff and 30,000 students. 

The UK and Scottish governments have committed to energy transition and have set ambitious targets for achieving net zero carbon. The transition to sustainable marine energy (wind, wave and tide) is full of challenges. Heriot-Watt Un...

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Job Details

  • Location Orkney, Scotland
  • Job Type Full time
  • Category Postsecondary Teachers
  • Posted Date July 01, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 10, 2026