Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering

The School of Engineering seeks to make the appointment of an Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering, to complement the existing staff in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering. This specific purpose role is subject to the substantive post-holder taking up a College Officership and is for the duration of their term in this College Officership. This appointment will help deliver our 5-year integrated Civil Engineering MAI degree and our MSc in Structural Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including (but not limited to) the teaching of Structural 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 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 [€43,859 - €104,618 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 - 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) 27^th August 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=039227

Applications must be made by the date and time specified. Please allow enough time to make your application. 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 be held on 12^th October 2026

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Prof Sarah McCormack  (mccorms1@tcd.ie)

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