Assistant Professor in Climate Adaptation Engineering

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 The School of Engineering seeks to make the Tenure Track appointment of an Assistant Professor in Climate Adaptation Engineering. This new appointment will help deliver our 5-year integrated Civil Engineering MAI degree and our new E3 MSc in Climate Adaptation Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including (but not limited to) the teaching of Climate Adaptation Engineering, as well as being expected to seek research funding actively as an independent investigator and to undertake postgraduate research supervision.

Post Status Tenure Track - This position is a Tenure Track position which is 5-years in the first instance, permanency is subject to satisfying the tenure requirements.

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Lecturer Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€39,469 to €95,441 per annum] https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

How to Apply: Applicants should provide the following information when applying

• 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) and a teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages)
• PLEASE NOTE:  Candidates who do not submit this additional information may not be considered for shortlisting

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 20^th May 2024 Application will only be accepted by applying online.

Interviews will take place on the 24^th June 2024

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Prof Brian Caulfield (brian.caulfield@tcd.ie)

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.

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