Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Post Summary:

The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to teaching, research and administrative activities in the School. The successful applicant will have an established reputation in teaching and research in the field of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and will be expected to contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The successful candidate is expected to take up the post from the beginning of January 2026.

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences currently offers undergraduate pharmacy education, postgraduate degrees by research and several taught postgraduate courses.

Qualifications Required:

• Excellent academic record and a doctoral degree in pharmaceutical chemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis, or a related discipline.
• Ideally the candidate will have a degree in pharmacy and be entitled to register as a pharmacist in the EU but qualifications at BSc level in chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry or medicinal chemistry will also be suitable.

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract

The specific purpose of this position is to cover the teaching, assessment and curriculum development work of the original post holder whilst they are seconded to a Head of School post. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return from this secondment.

Hours of Work: Part-Time, 0.7 Full Time Equivalent. 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: This appointment will be made on the pro-rated Assistant Professor Salary Scale (€42,925 - €102,556 per annum pro-rata) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.  monthly/weekly payscales.

Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 20^th October 2025

How to apply: Applications will only be accepted through e-recruitment. Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include delivery of a presentation.  Applicants must provide the following information in applying for this position:

• Cover letter (maximum one A4 page).
• Full curriculum vitae, including your list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (email addresses if possible).
• Research plan summarising research to be carried out in the next one to two years and including details of funding to be sought (maximum two A4 pages).
• Teaching statement summarising teaching experience and approach (maximum two A4 pages).

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Associate Professor Astrid Sasse, Head of School at sassea@tcd.ie 

Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds.

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