E3 Assistant Professor in Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Electrical Power Systems)

This Assistant Professor in Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Electrification and Electrical Power) will be appointed to contribute to teaching, research and administrative activities in the Discipline of Electronic and Electrical Engineering within the School of Engineering. The appointed candidate will complement the existing staff in the wider Departmental and Engineering School areas of Energy Generation Management and Control, Propulsion, Circuits and Systems.

Increasingly the research groups in the Department and the School are interdisciplinary. In this recruitment call we are interested in growing our teams in Electrification and Electrical Power Management and Control (including application areas e.g.  renewable integration, grid-interfaced control systems for solar and wind, high-efficiency power conversion, battery management, advanced power electronics, high efficiency and small scale electrical machines, and system optimisation). The successful applicant will deliver modules and engage in research both the undergraduate and postgraduate level and will also contribute to the growth of the E3 programme across the Faculty.

Post Status Tenure Track - This position is 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 [€42,500 to €101,541 per annum] 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 - 1 page) and a teaching statement (summarising teaching experience, approach, and aspirations – 1 page)

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 5^th January 2026 Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal my.corehr.com/pls/trrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=038664

Applications must be made by the date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system Late Applications will not be accepted.

Informal enquiries about this post or the Engineering School in general can be made by contacting any of the following

• Head of Discipline of Electronic and Electrical Engineering Prof. Dan Kilper [dan.kilper@tcd.ie]
• Head of the Electrical Power Research group, Dr. Jin Zhao [zhaoj6@tcd.ie]
• Head of School of Engineering, Anil Kokaram [anil.kokaram@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 who have been displaced due to war.

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