Assistant/Associate Professor in Telecommunications Heriot-Watt University, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Assistant/Associate Professor in Telecommunications Job Ref IRC11452 Closing date 13 Oct 2017 23:00 (UK time) Salary £31,604–£56,950 (Grade 7) Location Edinburgh Department School of Engineering and Physical Sciences Category Academic About our team As a leading international technological University, Heriot-Watt University is recognised for its world-class research, knowledge exchange and educational programmes becoming Scottish University of the year in both 2011 and 2012. The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences is one of the most successful engineering faculties in the UK, rated number one in the UK (with University of Edinburgh) for research power in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework assessment of UK research quality. With over #25 million annual research income it is a recognised research leader in Physics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry. Computer Science in the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences was ranked equal 1st in the UK for its world-leading research environment as well as the impact of its research. Edinburgh is regularly voted the best city to live in the UK and is renowned for its unique architecture, its international festival and its vibrant academic and cultural life. It is also a family friendly city with very good schools, affordable housing and a very safe environment. Key duties and responsibilities Work activities will vary according to the requirements of the job and individual areas of teaching and research responsibility; however, general responsibilities are typically, but not restricted to, the following: actively engaging in research and actively contributing to the university?s research profile; publicising research through the preparation and submission of journal and conference 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; develop cross-Research Institute, School, University and external research links and networks with a view to maximising research funding opportunities and associated activities; carrying our general research administration as well as contributing to School, Institute and research group strategic planning where required; managing and supervising research-active staff where required; establishing collaborative research and teaching links outside the university via funding councils, industry, business and public bodies; using research to inform teaching; 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. Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve. Education, Qualifications and Experience Minimum qualification: Doctorate You will have knowledge and experience in the area of telecommunication, networking, digital communications, signal processing, embedded systems with a successful track record of obtaining external funding, as well as previous teaching and learning experience. Candidates with specific expertise 5G, Internet Of Things, Space and Wireless communications in difficult environments are particularly welcome. A PhD in electrical/electronic engineering or related 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. How to apply Applications for this vacancy should be made online through the Heriot-Watt University iRecruit system. Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Friday 13th October 2017. Candidates are requested to upload a single Firstname_Surname.pdf file as a supporting document for their application. The document should include in order: Motivation letter (incl. research and teaching interests), CV (incl. google scholar profile link), list of publications, names of 3 references. Simple reference to these files can be made in the online application form where suitable. Consideration will be given to applications on a part-time and/or job-share basis. Applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside other applications. For further information on this please visit the UK visas and immigrations website https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. Appointments may be made at: Associate Professor ? Grade 9: #49,149 ? #56,950 / Assistant Professor ? Grade 7: #31,604 - #38,833 or 8: #39,991 - #47,722 (salary dependent on experience and qualifications) Use our total rewards calculator to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy Apply

Assistant/Associate Professor in Telecommunications

Job Ref IRC11452

Closing date 13 Oct 2017 23:00 (UK time)

Salary £31,604–£56,950 (Grade 7)

Location Edinburgh

Department School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Category Academic

About our team

As a leading international technological University, Heriot-Watt University is recognised for its world-class research, knowledge exchange and educational programmes becoming Scottish University of the year in both 2011 and 2012. The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences is one of the most successful engineering faculties in the UK, rated number one in the UK (with University of Edinburgh) for research power in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework assessment of UK research quality. With over #25 million annual research income it is a recognised research leader in Physics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry. Computer Science in the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences was ranked equal 1st in the UK for its world-leading research environment as well as the impact of its research.

Edinburgh is regularly voted the best city to live in the UK and is renowned for its unique architecture, its international festival and its vibrant academic and cultural life. It is also a family friendly city with very good schools, affordable housing and a very safe environment.

Key duties and responsibilities

Work activities will vary according to the requirements of the job and individual areas of teaching and research responsibility; however, general responsibilities are typically, but not restricted to, the following:

actively engaging in research and actively contributing to the university?s research profile;
publicising research through the preparation and submission of journal and conference 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;
develop cross-Research Institute, School, University and external research links and networks with a view to maximising research funding opportunities and associated activities;
carrying our general research administration as well as contributing to School, Institute and research group strategic planning where required;
managing and supervising research-active staff where required;
establishing collaborative research and teaching links outside the university via funding councils, industry, business and public bodies;
using research to inform teaching;
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.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.

Education, Qualifications and Experience

Minimum qualification: Doctorate

You will have knowledge and experience in the area of telecommunication, networking, digital communications, signal processing, embedded systems with a successful track record of obtaining external funding, as well as previous teaching and learning experience. Candidates with specific expertise 5G, Internet Of Things, Space and Wireless communications in difficult environments are particularly welcome. A PhD in electrical/electronic engineering or related 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.

How to apply

Applications for this vacancy should be made online through the Heriot-Watt University iRecruit system.

Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Friday 13th October 2017.

Candidates are requested to upload a single Firstname_Surname.pdf file as a supporting document for their application. The document should include in order: Motivation letter (incl. research and teaching interests), CV (incl. google scholar profile link), list of publications, names of 3 references. Simple reference to these files can be made in the online application form where suitable.

Consideration will be given to applications on a part-time and/or job-share basis.

Applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside other applications. For further information on this please visit the UK visas and immigrations website https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.

Appointments may be made at: Associate Professor ? Grade 9: #49,149 ? #56,950 / Assistant Professor ? Grade 7: #31,604 - #38,833 or 8: #39,991 - #47,722 (salary dependent on experience and qualifications)

Use our total rewards calculator to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

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