The School of Physics at Trinity College Dublin invites applications for a position at the level of Assistant Professor in experimental physics. We seek motivated individuals with a strong potential to enhance experimental physics research and teaching at Trinity. The primary purpose of the role is to contribute to physics teaching, research, and administrative activities in the School.The School of Physics carries out world leading experimental physics in areas including photonics, nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, nanomechanics and nanotechnology, electron microscopy, magnetism and spin electronics, and bio-physics/soft-matter. The successful candidate will be an experimental physicist working in one of these broad areas. They will have an established research profile in their specialist area, including a strong publication record. They will initially be affiliated with an established research team to provide them with access to preexisting research space and infrastructure. Over time, they will be expected to develop their own research team and to attract funding from national and international bodies to establish and sustain their independent research programme. The successful candidate will contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision, and mentoring.Trinity's School of Physics has a global international reputation for excellent and impactful research. This appointment aims to further strengthen our research and teaching capabilities and enhance Trinity's School of Physics position as a world-class Centre of Excellence in one of the above areas.Equality Diversity and InclusionThe School of Physics, Trinity College Dublin has been awarded Athena SWAN Silver Award status for taking action to address inequities across its student and staff body. It is committed to promoting better working practices for men and women. See The School welcomes applications from all qualified applicants, and applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in Physics. Equality, diversity, and inclusion, as well as a consideration of personal circumstances are a cornerstone of the ethos and practice of the University's life and culture.QualificationsThe successful candidate will have a PhD in Physics or a closely related discipline with their background focusing on an area of experimental physics.Addition RequirementsStrong postdoctoral experience (Essential) with postdoctoral experience of 3 years or more (Desirable)A promising or established track record in independent research in one or more of the following fields: energy science, photonics, nanotechnology/nanoelectronics, magnetism and spin electronics and bio-physics/soft-matter (Essential)Evidence of a growing publication record (Essential)Evidence of a clear and feasible research plan demonstrating how the candidate will build a successful, internationally competitive research programme, including strategies for securing funding, developing collaborations, and mentoring students and postdoctoral researchers (Essential)Application RequirementsA comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publicationsThe names and contact details of three academic refereesA research plan (summarising their experience and the research to be carried out in the next four years) – 2 pagesA teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach) – 1 page2 significant publications and explanation why/how these publications represent the candidates research words)Illustrate their scholarship in energy science, photonics, nanoscience, magnetism and spin electronics and bio-physics/soft-matter.NoteCandidates who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage.The interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentationStart dateThe preferred starting date is June 2026.More information on this position (Job ID is available