Posted: 18 June
The role
Trinity is Ireland’s leading university. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university.
Post ID: 039258
Post Summary:
The School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure‑track position of Assistant Professor in Physiology. Applications are sought from candidates at an early stage in their career with proven potential for research and teaching excellence. The successful applicant will be a full member of the academic staff in the School and of the Discipline of Physiology and will work with other academic staff, technical staff, administrative staff, researchers, and students in a collaborative and international environment for research and scholarly endeavours. The applicant will have access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities offered by the School and the Trinity Biomedical Research Institute (TBSI) and Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience (TCIN).
Responsibilities:
Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the Discipline and the School of Medicine.
Contribute to interdisciplinary curricular teaching, supervision, and mentoring.
Develop a research programme that complements and strengthens existing initiatives in the School of Medicine and the Discipline of Physiology.
Engage and contribute to ongoing research initiatives in the School of Medicine and the affiliated research institutes and centres.
Qualifications
Excellent academic record and have completed a Ph.D. in Physiology or a closely related area (Essential).
Academic publications in peer‑reviewed international journals and/or publications of equal standing of recognised originality and value (Essential).
Post status: Tenure Track – 5 years in the first instance; permanency subject to satisfying the tenure requirements.
Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those prescribed under Public Service Agreements. Further information is available at www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf.
Salary: Assistant Professor Salary Scale (€42,500 – €101,541 per annum) in line with current Government pay policy (monthly/weekly payscales).
Closing Date: 8th July 2026
How to apply
Cover letter outlining interest in the position (1–2 pages max).
Comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.
The names and contact details of 3 referees.
Research plan summarising research to be carried out and including details for funding to be sought where appropriate (max. 2 pages).
Teaching and learning statement summarising teaching experience, approaches used and underpinning philosophy (max. 2 pages).
Please note
Candidates who do not submit the above will not be considered for shortlisting.
Interview process will include the delivery of a presentation.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment.
Applications still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Informal enquiries
For informal enquiries about this post, contact Dr. Mikel Egana, Head of Discipline, MEGANA@tcd.ie.
Application queries
For application queries, email the Recruitment Partner at recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
Trinity College Dublin is 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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