Research Assistant (Adjunct Appointment) Dubai Campus

Heriot-Watt University • dubai, dubai • Posted June 03, 2026

About the Role

Position Title

Research Assistant (Adjunct Appointment)

Project Title

EcoGen Envelopes: IoT-Enabled Energy Harvesting Roof Tiles for Smart Responsive Infrastructure.

Position Type

Adjunct Appointment – Contract duration of 10 months (can be extended with a break between the two contracts)

Start Date

Ideally by 1st April 2026

Project Overview

EcoGen Envelopes is a Dubai Future Foundation‑financed research project developing the next generation of IoT‑enabled thermoelectric energy‑harvesting roof tiles that integrate Thermoelectric Generators (TEGs), Phase Change Materials (PCMs) and AI‑powered digital modelling. The project aims to deliver battery‑free micropower solutions for smart climate‑responsive urban infrastructure.

The Research Assistant will play a central role in laboratory experiments, prototype development, digital modelling, field deployment and performance monitoring of full‑scale demonst...