Research AssistantPostdoctoral Research Associate in Responsible Business and Finance
Research AssistantPostdoctoral Research Associate in Responsible Business and Finance
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Directorate:The School of Social Sciences/ The Edinburgh Business School
Salary:Grade/ Grade
Contract Type:Full Time 1FTE) Fixed Term 24 Months)
Rewards and Benefits:33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed days for all fulltime staff (Part time workers should pro rata this by their FTE). Use our total rewards calculator: to see the value of benefits provided by HeriotWatt University.
Detailed Description
At Edinburgh Business School HWU we are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Assistant or Postdoctoral Research Associate to join this interdisciplinary team. This role provides an exciting opportunity to engage in innovative research at the intersection of sustainable finance social dynamics and policy frameworks supporting circular economy transitions in the electronics sector.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Research
- Lead highquality research on financial innovations social dynamics and policies promoting responsible and circular practices in the electronics sector.
- Collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources including surveys interviews and secondary datasets.
- Apply/design appropriate analytical techniques (e.g. econometrics models; AI tools; MCDA; cognitive mapping) to generate impactful insights.
- Identify funding gaps and explore innovative financing channels for sustainable projects.
- Develop tools to evaluate and predict sustainability outcomes from financial decisions.
- Formulate tailored financial solutions to support technological innovations at various stages.
- Analyse public sentiment and consumer readiness for sustainable electronics.
- Explore the role of procurement in promoting sustainable electronics.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies and identify gaps.
- Produce highquality academic publications and industryfocused reports or white papers.
- Collaborate with academic and industrial project partners including short and mediumterm visits and coordinate activities across the consortium.
General and Administrative
- Collaborate effectively with administrative and academic staff in the School and University level.
- Engage in professional development through relevant training programs aligned with project needs and personal aspirations.
- Actively engage with industrial and nonacademic stakeholders to understand system requirements and address barriers to implementation.
- Assist with the supervision of student project work and provide daytoday support to other researchers.
- Contribute to teaching responsibilities as required.
- Contribute to developing followon research proposals and grant applications for future project funding.
- Regularly report research progress through formal and informal reports and communications.
- Undertake additional duties as reasonably requested by project leaders commensurate with the role.
Education Qualifications and Experience
Essential Criteria
- A PhD (or near completion) in relevant discipline such as Finance; Economics; Business Analytics; Sustainability or related discipline.
- Strong understanding of sustainable finance responsible business practices and circular economy practices.
- Proven ability to effectively collect analyse and work with qualitative and quantitative data.
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with a track record of publications.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse team of academic and industrial partners.
How to Apply
Please must submit via the HeriotWatt online recruitment system 1 Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; 2 Full CV.
Applications can be submitted until midnight on Thursday 1st May 2025
Informal enquiries can be made to Prof. Bing Xu:
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 wellbeing and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.
HeriotWattUniversity 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 and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.
HeriotWattUniversity values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information please see our websitehttps:// also our awardwinning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careershttps:// welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. parttime working and job share options.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
