Assistant Professor in Physics

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.

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 Assistant Professor (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€42,925 to €102,556 per annum] https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

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

• A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications
• The names and contact details of three academic referees
• A research plan (summarising their experience and the research to be carried out in the next four years) – 2 pages
• A teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach) – 1 page
• 2 significant publications and explanation why/how these publications represent the candidates research (150-300 words)
• Illustrate their scholarship in energy science, photonics, nanoscience, magnetism and spin electronics and bio-physics/soft-matter.
• PLEASE NOTE - If there is an issue uploading 6 seperate documents please combine the research and teaching plan into 1 document

Notes:

• Candidates who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage.
• Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation. 

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 2nd January 2026 Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal https://my.corehr.com/pls/trrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=038704

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.

Interviews will take place 9th February 2026

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Prof. Jonathan Coleman, Head of School, School of Physics E:  colemaj@tcd.ie 

Enquires regarding the recruitment process should be made to: Dr Niamh McGoldrick, School Manager, School of Physics E:  Niamh.mcgoldrick@tcd.ie 

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