Directorate: Edinburgh Business School (EBS)
Salary: Grade 9 £56,021 - £64,914
Contract Type: Full Time, Open ended
Purpose of Role
We are seeking to fill one post at the level of Associate Professor in Sustainable Logistics to be a leading member of the world-leading research Centre for Sustainable Logistics (CLS) within the Department of Marketing and Operations, Edinburgh Business School. The successful candidate will also make a significant contribution to the University's Global Research Institute (GRI) for Net Zero, focusing on pivotal areas of research and industry collaboration that will impact the global shift towards a carbon-neutral future. This includes being a Co-investigator in the UK Digital Twinning Hub for Decarbonising Transport (TransiT).
CLS has an internationally recognised freight transport decarbonisation capability. We seek to extend this work into emerging areas of digitalisation and artificial intelligence. We welcome applications from individuals with experience in attracting grant funding, working with industry partners, writing high-quality, multi-disciplinary publications, and generating impact case studies. Candidates should have contemporary publications (from 2020 onwards) in leading journals and experience working within a research centre and mentoring individual researchers. Applicants should demonstrate the capacity to build an external international network of research collaborators.
It is essential that applicants are PhD holders and have experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching, along with relevant managerial industry experience. Experience with MBA students and online or distance-learning programmes would be advantageous.
This is a permanent teaching and research role with workload divided as 40% Research, 40% Teaching, and 20% Administration. Initially, the workload will be approximately 80% research and 20% teaching, with all teaching delivered on campus.
About the Team
Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh Business School (EBS) is a global leader in high-quality, accessible, practice-oriented business education and research. We inspire and empower a diverse, inclusive community of students and partner with businesses and governments to translate knowledge into practice.
Who We Are Looking For
We are eager to welcome faculty and staff who will help us forge the future through groundbreaking research, innovative pedagogy, and dynamic professional services. We are looking for colleagues who:
* Understand and embrace the value of accessible, practice-oriented learning and research.
* Pursue excellence both individually and collectively.
* Know the value of collaboration.
* Embrace our inclusive, global community.
* Are passionate about making a difference.
We anticipate a start date of late 2024 or January 2025 for this role.
What We Provide
At EBS, our pursuit of fairness and inclusivity makes us a destination of choice for academic talent. Our global network, engaged community, receptive leadership, and flexible management allow our people to thrive.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Co-Investigator in the TransiT Hub
* Contribute to the broader leadership of both TransiT and DARe Hubs
* Contribute to a timely publication and funding pipeline for the CLS
* Conduct, publish, and disseminate outstanding research
* Manage activities to maximise the impact of research
* Secure external funding through research grants or consultancy contracts
* Design and deliver knowledge exchange activities
* Deliver teaching aligned with research centre activity
* Supervise PhD, Post Graduate, and DBA students
Education, Qualifications and Experience
Essential Criteria
* A PhD in the appropriate discipline
* Possess sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge
* Recognised professional standing
* A sustained current record of published research
* A proven track record in obtaining research funding
* Experience of administration at a level commensurate with current stage of career
* Experience of working with international partners in higher education
* Experience of supervision of PhD students to completion
* Senior membership of an appropriate professional body
How To Apply
Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Monday 06 Jan 2025.
Applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside other applications.
About Heriot-Watt University
At Heriot-Watt, we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally. Our research programmes can deliver real-world impact through the diversity of our international community.
Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to creating an environment in which individuals are selected based on their relevant merits and abilities. We welcome applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups.
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