Job Title: Assistant Professor in Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics Pay Scale : Lecturer Below Bar Merged
Post Summary
The School of Mathematics is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor in High-performance Computing. The successful candidate will have demonstrated exceptional research promise in Computational Mathematics/Numerical Analysis with experience in High-performance Computing applications. The post combines research and teaching; the appointee will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education and supervision, including students on the School's taught MSc degree in High Performance Computing.
Post Status
Tenure Track – 5 years in the first instance; permanency is subject to satisfying the tenure requirements.
Hours of Post
Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link below: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf
Salary
Appointment will be made on the Assistant professor Salary Scale (109) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy – €43,425 to €103,582 per annum. https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf
How to apply
A cover letter outlining their interest in the position
A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications
The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e‑mail, etc.) of three referees
A research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next two years and including details of funding to be sought – 2 pages maximum) and a teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach, including their teaching plans and what undergraduate and postgraduate modules for our M.Sc. in HPC they plan to offer/develop – 2 pages maximum)
Candidates who do not submit this additional information may not be considered for shortlisting.
Applicants should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of an in‑person presentation.
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Closing Date
12 noon Irish Standard time, the 22nd of July 2026.
Interviews
Expected to be held on the 9th of October 2026.
Informal Enquiries
Contact Professor Katrin Wendland, Head of School, School of Mathematics, headmath@maths.tcd.ie.
Application queries
Contact Andrea Free at recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non‑traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
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