Graduate Teaching Assistant - Digital Twinning Application and Assessment

DescriptionPhD Scholarships in Digital Twinning ResearchEdinburgh 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 15585 per annum (0.75 of the standard UKRI rate) and a taxable salary of 7701 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 Scotlands most international university. Heriot-Watts 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 are encouraged to contact the supervisory team for informal discussions before submitting their youre ready to conduct high-impact research at the cutting edge of digital innovation we want to hear from you.Job Reference 4344 Project 2DTAA: Accelerating transport decarbonisation using human factors and digital twinsThis project focuses on the urgent need to reduce UK greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with transport accounting for 27%. Theres a need to design a radically different transport system de-risk the transition by removing uncertainty and optimize transport operation and user experience. Digital twinning incorporating real-world real-time data offers an exciting testbed for Human Factors studies. Proposals are invited on creating a Human Factors digital twin to test future transport scenarios combining existing Human Factors methodologies with the TransiT research hubs modeling capability. The supervisory team is Professor Guy Walker and Dr. Luciana Blaha. For further information contact Professor Guy Walker at 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 and 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 2DTAA the field is social sciences sociology human geography psychology computer science.Desirable Skills and Experience:A postgraduate Masters 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 2DTAA evidence of interdisciplinary work and some technical knowledge of computer-based simulations.How to ApplyApplications must be submitted by midnight UK time on Monday 25th August.Shortlisted candidates will be notified after September 1st. Interviews will take place online the following week commencing the 8th September.The role will start after references are received ideally on Monday October 20th or a later agreed date if visa or other requirements need to be concluded.We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and jobshare options.Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employmentand to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected trainedpromoted appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant meritsand abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating aculture of inclusion for all.Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our university community and welcomesapplications from all sectors of society particularly from underrepresented groups. Formore information please see our website also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive ScienceCareers our total rewards calculator: see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.About Heriot-Watt UniversityAt Heriot-Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect ourpeople globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through workingtogether. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achievedthrough the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creativetalent that connects our global team.Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring yourenterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now andin the future. Join us and Heriot-Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and workin a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness atthe heart of our global community. Key Skills Sports Coaching,Organizational skills,Data Collection,Meeting Facilitation,Research Experience,Website Maintenance,Driving,Event Planning,Teaching,Administrative Experience,Public Speaking,Writing Skills Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1