Assistant Professor in Mathematics

Assistant Professor in Mathematics – Heriot-Watt University

Position is located at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK.

This range is provided by Heriot-Watt University. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Rewards and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full‑time staff (part‑time workers should pro rata this by their FTE). Use our total rewards calculator:  to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.

The Department of Mathematics seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in Teaching and Research in any area of mathematics. The successful candidate will contribute to the Department’s standard undergraduate and postgraduate courses. A key part of the role will be supporting our BSc Data Science joint programme with Xidian University in Xi’an, China. Teaching in China is delivered in short blocks, providing a distinctive opportunity to gain international teaching experience.

On the research side, you will be expected to produce high‑quality research, secure research funding, and supervise PhD and post‑doctoral students. While the research area is open, the ability to supervise bachelor’s and master’s theses in the broad field of Data Science is essential.

• Lead, carry out and publish internationally recognised research in your research area.
• Supervise PhD students and actively pursue research funding through the submission of high‑quality grant proposals.
• Contribute to the success of the Maxwell Institute through joint activities and grant applications.
• Carry out administrative and recruitment activities as required to achieve these aims.
• Develop and deliver innovative teaching in mathematics at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and work successfully in global teaching teams.
• Teach on the Data Science joint programme with Xidian University.
• Be responsible to the Head of Department for performing the activities listed above in a way that will maintain and enhance the School’s reputation for excellence.

• E1: A PhD in mathematical sciences.
• E2: A track‑record of internationally recognised research with excellent publications.
• E3:
  Demonstrated experience and aptitude for teaching at university level, as well as skills required to supervise projects in the area of Data Science.
• E4:
  Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• D1:
  Track record of obtaining research funding.
• D2:
  Track record of successful supervision of PhD students and/or PDRAs.
• D3:
  Potential to provide leadership in the development and implementation of research strategy and in the planning, organisation and development of learning and teaching activities in the Department.

Applications can be submitted until midnight (UK time) on Monday 2nd February 2026.

Interested applicants must submit via the Heriot‑Watt online recruitment system in a single PDF: (1) a cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) a full CV including at least two names who can act as their potential referees; (3) A summary of their teaching and scholarship/research experience and plans; and (4) a list of publications.

Informal enquiries may be made to:
Prof. Lehel Banjai, Head of Mathematics,

The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences has an Athena SWAN Silver Award and is committed to an equality charter (see ), which includes having a diverse and inclusive workforce, and offering equality of opportunity to all. We encourage applications from under‑represented groups, and we welcome requests for flexible working arrangements and endeavour to accommodate them, whenever possible.