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Assistant Professor in Financial Economics

Putrajaya, Malaysia · On-site

Mid level

Job Description Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic academic with experience of learning and teaching. The postholder will be expected to have a broad knowledge of management as a discip…

Skills: Financial Analytics, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Student Mentoring, Academic Assessment

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Assistant Professor in Management

Putrajaya, Malaysia · On-site

Mid level

Job Description Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic academic with experience of learning and teaching. The postholder will be expected to have a broad knowledge of management as a discip…

Skills: Teaching, Curriculum Design, Student Mentoring, Academic Assessment, Research-led Teaching

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International Student Recruitment (Senior Administrative Executive)

Putrajaya, Malaysia · On-site

Mid level

Job Description The Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions and Communications (MRAC) Department is seeking International Student Recruitment (Senior Administrative Executive) to join the Future Students team for internationa…

Skills: International Student Recruitment, CRM, Microsoft Office, Stakeholder Management, Market Intelligence

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Assistant Professor in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (T&S)

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

$47k–$58k/yr

Mid level

Role: Assistant Professor in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering (T&S) Directorate: The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences Salary: Grade 8 - £47,389 - £58,225 per annum Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE…

Skills: Teaching, Curriculum Development, Course Assessment, Academic Administration, International Collaboration

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Assistant Professor in Marine Energy

Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

$38k–$47k/yr

Mid level

Role: Assistant Professor in Marine Energy Grade and Salary: Grade 7 (£37,694 - £47,389) FTE and working pattern: Full-time (35 hours per week), Open-Ended Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave plus 9 buildings close…

Skills: Hydrodynamics, Resource Assessment, Robotics, Environmental Engineering, Marine Energy Technology

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Accounts Payable Assistant

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$27k–$31k/yr

Mid level

Role Title: Accounts Payable Assistant Grade and Salary: Grade 5, £26,707 - £31,236 per annum FTE and working pattern: Full-time (35hrs per week) Fixed-term (6 months – with possibility of extension/conversion to open en…

Skills: Accounts Payable, Financial Control, Oracle, Microsoft Excel, Invoice Processing

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Director of ICMS and Professor

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

Senior+

Grade: Grade 10, salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications Contract Type: Full Time or Part Time (at least 60% / 21 hours per week). The position is Fixed Term for 5 years, with the potential for renewal f…

Skills: Mathematical Sciences Research, Academic Leadership, Administrative Management, Fundraising, Grant Proposal Development

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Assistant Professor in Theoretical Computer Science

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$38k–$47k/yr

Mid level

Grade and Salary: Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389 per annum Contract Type: Full Time (1 FTE), Open ended Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full-time staff. Use our total rewards …

Skills: Theoretical Computer Science, Teaching, Academic Research, Grant Writing, Programming

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Stewardship Officer

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

$27k–$31k/yr

Mid level

Role Title: Stewardship Officer Grade and Salary: Grade 5, £26,707 - £31,236 per annum FTE and working pattern: Full-time (35hrs per week); Open-ended Reward and Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus 9 buildings closed day…

Skills: Donor Relations, Customer Service, Fundraising Support, Administrative Support, Stakeholder Engagement

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Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Science (Sport Rehabilitation)

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

$47k–$58k/yr

Mid level

Role: Assistant Professor Sport and Exercise Science (Sport Rehabilitation) Grade and Salary: Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389 per annum Contract Type: Full Time (1 FTE), Open Ended Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave, …

Skills: Sport Rehabilitation, Sport Injury Therapy, Musculoskeletal Health, Higher Education Teaching, Curriculum Development

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Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Science

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

$38k–$47k/yr

Mid level

Role: Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Science Grade and Salary: Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389 per annum Contract Type: Full Time (1 FTE), Open Ended Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings clo…

Skills: Applied Sport Science, Exercise Physiology, Performance Analysis, Athlete Load Monitoring, Curriculum Development

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Gift & Finance Assistant

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

$27k–$31k/yr

Mid level

Role Title: Gift & Finance Assistant Grade and Salary: Grade 5, £26,707 - £31,236 per annum FTE and working pattern: Full-time (35hrs per week), open-ended Reward and Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus 9 buildings close…

Skills: Donation Processing, Financial Reconciliation, Data Recording, Raiser's Edge, Oracle Fusion

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Administrative Executive, Admissions

Putrajaya, Malaysia · On-site

Entry level

Job Description The post holder will be a member of the Prospect Experience and Admissions team with responsibility for the unit’s day-to-day operations and procedures for the admissions of students to university. This i…

Skills: CRM, Student Administrative System, Microsoft Office, Office 365, Data Quality

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Research Assistant/Associate in Micromanufacturing of Passive Wireless Components

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

$31k–$43k/yr

Mid level

Role Title: Research Assistant/Associate in Micromanufacturing of Passive Wireless Components Grade and Salary: Research Assistant - Grade 6 (£31,236 - £36,636 per annum) or Research Associate - Grade 7 (£37,694 - £43,48…

Skills: Drone Manufacturing, Functional Materials, Material Characterisation, Wireless Communication Systems, Performance Characterisation

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Research Associate in Quantum Optics and Optical Spectroscopy of Two-Dimensional Materials

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

$38k–$47k/yr

Mid level

Role: Research Associate in Quantum Optics and Optical Spectroscopy of Two-Dimensional Materials Grade and Salary: Grade 7 (£37,694 - £47,389) FTE and working pattern: Full-time (35 hours per week), Fixed Term for 3 year…

Skills: Optical Spectroscopy, Quantum Optics, Two-Dimensional Materials, Van Der Waals Heterostructures, Low-Temperature Spectroscopy

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Education Consultant (Administrative Executive), Student Recruitment

Putrajaya, Malaysia · On-site

Entry level

Job Description The role plays a critical role in driving student enrolments by delivering high-quality education counselling and ensuring a seamless, positive experience for prospective students. This role requires a re…

Skills: Student Recruitment, Educational Counselling, Lead Conversion, Stakeholder Management, Event Coordination

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Psychology Laboratory Technician

Putrajaya, Malaysia · On-site

Mid level

Job Description Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Psychology Laboratory Technician. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the research lab…

Skills: SPSS, NVivo, Research Methods, Data Analysis, Laboratory Management

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Student Success Advisor

Putrajaya, Malaysia · On-site

Entry level

Job Description The Student Success Advisor posts in all HWU campuses, including the post in Malaysia campus (full-time, fixed term basis, for 2 years) will form part of a Global Student Success Hub based at the Scottish…

Skills: Organisational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Public Speaking, MS Office

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Assistant Professor in Financial Economics

Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

Putrajaya, Malaysia • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • postgraduate degree
  • Posted 7h ago
  • Apply by Jul 22
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The postholder will deliver high-quality teaching, assessment, and curriculum design for financial analytics programmes. They will also mentor students and collaborate with colleagues across the Malaysia, Edinburgh, and Dubai campuses.

Requirements

A Master's or PhD in Financial Analytics is required, along with teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Candidates must be fluent in English and capable of applying research to teaching materials.

Full job description

Job Description
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic academic with experience of  learning and teaching. The postholder will be expected to have a broad knowledge of management as a discipline. The postholder will join the Edinburgh Business School, Malaysia as Assistant Professor for Financial Analytics and will be key member of the team delivering our programmes. To coordinate across campuses, the successful candidate will be expected to develop strong links with colleagues in Edinburgh and Dubai. 


The role will be based at the University's campus in Putrajaya, the administrative capital of Malaysia. Programmes will be delivered in English and so fluency in English is essential. An induction programme will be delivered to all new academic staff on Heriot-Watt's standards and values, and to give practical experience on preparation, delivery and assessment of teaching. 


Key Duties and Responsibilities 

  1. Undertake teaching, assessment setting and marking on academic programmes. Support colleagues in other campuses in the delivery of courses and other activities to support the delivery of HWUM's aims. 
  2. Develop relevant materials in appropriate formats for the above programmes.  Contribute to the content, design and delivery of the curriculum, and the quality of teaching and learning, in consultation with colleagues and within the international structures and mechanisms established  by the University. Review teaching design and delivery by obtaining and analysing feedback from students and peers. 
  3. Mentor and supervise students, providing effective, well documented and timely feedback, both formative and summative.  Provide pastoral support, recognising when to refer a student for further support.  Play a key role in the delivery and support of an excellent student learning experience at HWUM. 
  4. Develop the level of subject expertise in line with latest development in research, and ensure these developments are reflected in teaching materials and methods.   
  5. Work collaboratively with colleagues in Malaysia, at other campuses, and with external networks both for the exchange of information, to share learning, and to form relationships for future collaboration.

 

All HWUM staff endeavours will embody our shared values of: Inspire, Collaborate, Belong, and Celebrate.  


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 and its general responsibilities. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.  

 

Person Specification 

This section details the attributes e.g. skills, knowledge/qualifications and competencies which are required in order to undertake the full remit of the role.

 

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Master’s or PhD in Financial Analytics

Desirable

  • PhD in Financial Analytics

 

Experience

Essential

  • Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels 
  • Experience of reviewing and updating teaching materials 
  • Clear communicator with good presentation skills, explaining concepts well

Desirable

  • Track record in research led teaching. 
  • Experience of maintaining and developing new links with industry.

 

Competencies, Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Fluent (verbal and written) in English 
  • Competence in teaching a range of finance and analytics courses. 
  • An ability to apply knowledge acquired from research into teaching materials and methods

 

Essential Criteria – these are attributes without which a candidate would not be able to undertake the full remit of the role. Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate in their application that they possess the essential requirements will normally be eliminated at the short-listing stage. 

Desirable Criteria – these are attributes which would be useful for the candidate to hold. When shortlisting, these criteria will be considered when more than one applicant meets the essential criteria.

 

Other Relevant Information 

We aim to hold interviews at the Malaysia Campus in Putrajaya on the week of 27 July 2026. 

For more information about Malaysia Campus, please visit http://www.hw.edu.my. 

For information about Purpose-Driven Education, please see our website: https://www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia/about/purpose-driven-education.htm 

 

Application Process 

Applications should be submitted to Careers system. 

Applications must be submitted by 22 July 2026. 

If you are not contacted by the selection committee by 31 July 2026 then please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. The University is committed to equality of opportunity.

Related keywords

Financial AnalyticsFinancial EconomicsHigher EducationPedagogyAcademic ResearchCurriculum DevelopmentStudent SupervisionEdinburgh Business SchoolPutrajayaPostgraduate Teaching

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About Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Architecture and Planning
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Edinburgh
LinkedIn followers
11,026

The School of the Built Environment is one of the UK’s leading institutions for multidisciplinary research and teaching in the construction sector. A multidisciplinary school teaching across all disciplines relevant to the construction industry, research is user focused and delivers solutions of practical value to industry and society.

Offices: Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, GB

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