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Graduate Teaching Assistant (Digital Twinning Development), Midlothian
Job Description:
Edinburgh Business School is readvertising two PhD scholarships as Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) positions for doctoral candidates interested in Digital Twinning research, as part of the TransiT Research Hub. These positions are for a four-year fixed term, with students undertaking a PhD on a 0.75 FTE basis alongside a 0.25 FTE teaching contract. The remuneration includes a non-taxable PhD stipend of £15,585 per annum (0.75 of the standard UKRI rate) and a taxable salary of £7,701, with PhD tuition fees covered. The GTA roles are based at the Edinburgh campus, and successful applicants are expected to work there.
Heriot-Watt University is recognized for world-class teaching and research, ranking among the top UK universities for innovation, business, and industry. It has five campuses globally, including three in the UK, and is Scotland's most international university. Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh Business School is a global leader in high-quality, accessible, practice-oriented business education and research, partnering with businesses and governments to deliver innovative solutions. EBS values practicality, engagement, connectedness, and inspiration, seeking colleagues who embrace accessible learning, pursue excellence, value collaboration, and are passionate about making a difference.
TransiT is a consortium of eight universities, funded by UKRI and stakeholders, focusing on a £45M, 5-year program of research into digital twinning for transport decarbonization. Digital twinning involves creating virtual replicas of physical transport systems by integrating real-time data to rapidly test and optimize decarbonization scenarios. Applicants are encouraged to contact the supervisory team for informal discussions before submitting their proposals. If you're ready to conduct high-impact research at the cutting edge of digital innovation, we want to hear from you.
Job Reference 4343 Project 2DTD: Research Position: Enhancing Human-Agent Collaboration through Gamified Digital Twins
Role Requirements and Responsibilities:
The GTA post-holder will undertake a PhD on one of the specified topics within four years, maintaining appropriate progress and engaging in relevant training. They will also deliver teaching in Business Analytics, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or Business Management, both in-person and online, to various group sizes. Responsibilities include providing flexible student support, delivering tutorials, marking assessments, providing feedback, contributing to departmental administrative work, and undertaking other training and school activities. GTAs are also expected to proactively engage in academic publishing. Relevant training will be provided, including potential training in teaching and learning during the first two years of the contract. GTAs receive support for academic career development through annual reviews and access to training offered by the HWU Learning and Teaching Academy and the Research Engagement Directorate. Leadership is also provided by the Department Head of Learning and Teaching and Department Head of Research.
Application Instructions:
Applications should be a single PDF including a cover letter highlighting relevant skills and experience, a copy of the PhD research proposal (clearly stating the topic reference), a CV, and contact details for two referees. A separate application is required for each project if applying for more than one. The application should detail how previous experience and education meet the essential and desirable criteria.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* An undergraduate degree in a relevant field with a minimum 2:1 classification or equivalent. For project 2DTD the field is mathematics, computer science, data analytics, statistics, systems analysis, operations management, supply chain management or similar.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
* A postgraduate Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent research experience (e.g., social sciences disciplines like disability studies, sociology, human geography, psychology, computer science).
* For project 2DTD experience with BIM, CAD, and products such as Bentley Systems.
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