Professor jobs at Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom

Position: Professor of Geothermal Energy at the Lyell Centre, School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

About Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University is a public university in Edinburgh, Scotland. The university consists of six schools and one institute that coordinate its teaching and research. Furthermore, the university offers courses in various fields like Engineering and Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Textiles and Design, Business and more. The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide had named the university International University of the Year in 2018. Moreover, the university was 1st in Scotland for research impact. Above all, it is in 302nd position in the QS World University Rankings 2019.

Duties

• Set-up and manage a vibrant and collaborative research group at the Lyell Centre that leverages existing expertise at BGS and IPE and conducts world-class research with emphasis on characterising and modelling geothermal reservoirs (e.g. quantitative geophysical and/or geological field observations, petrophysical and geomechanical studies, or numerical simulations), in alignment with the strategy and vision of the Lyell Centre and its stakeholders.
• Actively pursue large-scale research funding in collaboration with the BGS and relevant University staff, for example through the development of new joint industry projects and/or the submission of high-quality grant proposals to national and international research funders.
• Enable and promote the development of new collaborations between BGS and the University by taking a leading role in large-scale national and international research activities, for example, the UK Geothermal Energy Observatories, the Icelandic Deep Drilling project and overseas development geothermal projects.
• Publicise research through the high-quality journal and conference papers, jointly with other colleagues from BGS and the University.
• Contribute to postgraduate teaching at the University in the field of Geothermal Energy through the delivery of lectures and tutorials. And also setting and marking examinations and coursework.
• Represent BGS and the University with integrity in a professional capacity at conferences, with industrial partners, in professional societies, in relevant external bodies, etc.
• Work with industry and related external bodies to expand existing industry-facing networks at BGS. Also, work with the University to the area of geothermal energy.
• Establish collaborative research within and outside the Lyell Centre.
• Support the Lyell Centre management team and the BGS Science Director for Energy Systems and Basin Analysis.
• Establish joint PhD research projects between BGS and the University, and including the joint supervision of the PhD students.
• Furthermore, mentor and coach research associates, junior academics and other research staff at the University and BGS.

Minimum requirements

• Higher degree or significant industry-based experience in geothermal energy. In addition to that, a track record of high-quality research as evidenced through publication in high impact international journals
• Experience in leading successful applications to secure significant research grants related to geothermal energy.
• Evidence of strategic vision in geothermal energy research.
• Excellent leadership skills as well as excellent communication skills and an ability to articulate complex topics effectively
• A collegiate and collaborative approach in the group and personal interactions.