Assistant Professor in Physiology

Post Summary:

The School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Physiology. Applications are sought from candidates 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. They will work with other academic staff, technical staff, administrative staff, researchers, and students in a collaborative and international environment for research and scholarly endeavours. They will be able to avail of state-of-the-art facilities offered by the School and the Trinity Biomedical Research Institute (TBSI) and Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience (TCIN).

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the Discipline and the School of Medicine. The appointee will be expected to contribute to interdisciplinary curricular teaching, supervision, and mentoring. Candidates will have a proposed research programme that complements and strengthens existing initiatives in the School of Medicine and the Discipline of Physiology. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to engage and contribute to undergoing 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 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 - This position is Tenure Track position which is 5-years in the first instance, permanency is subject to satisfying the tenure requirements.

Hours of Post: 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 Assistant Professor Salary Scale (€42,500 - €101,541 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

Closing Date: 8^th July 2026

How to apply:

Candidates should submit by e-Recruitment:

• Cover letter outlining their interest in the position (1-2 pages max)
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.
• The names and contact details (i.e. address, e-mail etc.) of 3 referees
• A research plan summarising research to be carried out and including details for funding to be sought where appropriate (max. 2 pages)
• A teaching and learning statement summarising your 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.
• Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation.
• Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment.
• Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dr. Mikel Egana, Head of Discipline,  MEGANA@tcd.ie

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

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