Type of position offered
Research position, Clinical position, Laboratory position
Type of position offered other
Academic position (Research, Teaching, Clinical)
Description of position offered
This is a senior academic and clinical position combining research and teaching responsibilities with consultant‑level medical practice in clinical microbiology.
* Job Title: Associate Professor / Consultant Microbiologist
* Pay Scale: Assoc Prof Consultant New Contract (2023)
* Closing Date: 24-Nov-2025 12:00
* Post ID: 038613
Trinity is Ireland’s leading university, ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin is part of the University of Dublin, St. James’s Hospital, and the Health Service Executive (HSE) Public Health Laboratory Dublin.
Post Summary: Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, St. James’s Hospital, and the HSE Public Health Laboratory Dublin seek to appoint an Associate Professor / Consultant Microbiologist. The post will be based mainly in the academic Department of Clinical Microbiology at St. James’s Hospital, with presence at the Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, Tallaght University Hospital, and the Public Health Laboratory Dublin, located in Cherry Orchard Hospital.
The successful applicant will have developed a research programme in clinical microbiology relevant to the activities of the departments in which the postholder will be working and will be expected to provide leadership in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the Discipline of Clinical Microbiology, including the Department’s MSc in Healthcare Infection, in addition to clinical responsibilities. This post offers an exciting opportunity to lead in the development of the Discipline in areas such as microbial pathogenicity, microbial genomics, host‑pathogen interaction, antimicrobial resistance, laboratory diagnostics of infections, infection control, and public health microbiology.
Post status
Permanent Contract
Hours of Post
Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link: https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-serviceagreement.pdf
Salary
The appointment will be on the Associate Professor / Consultant, Public Only Consultant Contract (POCC23)– Academic, salary scale at a point in line with current Government pay policy and commensurate with experience. See: https://healthservice.hse.ie/staff/pay/pay-scales/
How to apply
Applicants should provide the following information when applying for the position:
1. A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.
2. The names and contact details (i.e. address, e‑mail, etc.) of three referees.
3. A research plan summarising research to be carried out in the next two years, including details of funding to be sought – 2 pages.
4. A teaching statement summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages.
Applicants who do not address the above requirements will not be considered at the short‑list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment.
Application queries
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to:
* Prof. Johannes Wagener, Professor of Clinical Microbiology / Consultant Microbiologist, Discipline of Clinical Microbiology, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin; Email: wagenerj@tcd.ie
* Dr. Tee Keat Teoh, Consultant Microbiologist, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin 8; Director of the Public Health Laboratory Dublin, HSE, Cherry Orchard Hospital, email: tkeatteoh@stjames.ie or TeeKeat.Teoh@hse.ie
Application queries about this post should be emailed to the Recruitment Partner at knowledj@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
Place of work city
Dublin
Place of work
Ireland
Type of contract
Permanent
Job status
Full‑time
Professional experience required
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following:
Teaching
* A strong background in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate course content in Microbiology and Infection.
* Evidence of a personal contribution and commitment to excellence in teaching.
* Experience of using digital teaching media.
* Experience of working collaboratively and effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
* Experience in curriculum development would be an advantage, including the development of new modules and teaching materials.
* Experience supervising postgraduate students/fellows in areas important to the Discipline’s course provision.
Research
* A strong track record of clinical research relevant to the role.
* A strong publication record in international peer‑review journals.
* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the Discipline, School, College, and affiliated hospitals as well as in Ireland and internationally, as appropriate for the development of their research.
* Proven ability to attract research funding and to build and maintain a successful research team would be a significant advantage.
Administration
* Ability to undertake administrative responsibilities, including at some time point act as Head of Discipline, as required by the Discipline, School, College, and hospital.
* Proven experience in designing, planning and implementing academic programmes in a university setting.
* Ability to represent the School, College, and hospital on appropriate national and international advisory boards and professional bodies.
* Experience of organising research seminars and other activities.
Other essential attributes
* Ability to lead a professional team with a collaborative leadership style.
* Ability to work effectively as member of a team.
* Honesty and integrity.
Desirable
* Applicants will ideally have MRCPI (or equivalent).
Medical speciality / field of interest
Clinical Microbiology
Status of specialist training required
Accredited medical specialist
Qualification required
The following qualifications shall apply to this appointment:
* Registration in Microbiology in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland.
* The successful interviewee must be registered as a Specialist in the relevant specialty on the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland before taking up appointment. The candidate will be allowed a maximum of 180 calendar days from date of interview to secure this registration and produce evidence of special interest training where relevant. Should the successful candidate not be registered as a Specialist at that time, the post may be offered to the next suitable candidate (or, in the case of HSE posts, the Public Appointments Service may choose not to recommend that candidate to the employer). Should no suitable candidate exist, a further recruitment process may be initiated.
* The candidate must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the post and be in a state of health such that a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service is indicated.
* The possession of the FRCPath or equivalent qualifications.
* A higher degree: either MD or PhD.
* Maintain professional competence on an ongoing basis pursuant to any Medical Council professional competence scheme applicable to the Consultant as a medical practitioner.
Institution/Company
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, Dublin; St. James’s Hospital, Dublin; Public Health Laboratory Dublin, Health Service Executive, Dublin
Employer Statement
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who may have had non‑traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for family or caring responsibilities, and international applicants, including those displaced by war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university, an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion, and holder of an Athena Swan Silver award. Trinity is committed to supporting work‑life balance and to creating a family‑friendly working environment.
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