Associate Professor in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering

The UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering invites applications for the position of Associate Professor (Permanent) in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering. 

The successful candidate will provide academic and research leadership, maintain and further develop an internationally recognised programme of research, attract competitive external funding, and supervise doctoral and postdoctoral researchers. They will contribute to high-quality teaching and project supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including core subjects in the professionally accredited BE/ME programmes, and will play a substantive role in curriculum development, academic administration and School leadership. The candidate’s is expected to provide research leadership in emerging directions in Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering complementing or strengthening one or more of the School's priority areas: Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical Engineering, Energy and the Environment, or Advanced Materials Engineering. The appointee will be expected to enhance the School's international profile and contribute to its academic, professional and wider societal impact.

The School has a long and distinguished record of research and education in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering and offers a highly collaborative environment spanning fundamental and applied research, with industrial engagement and commercialisation activities. The appointment provides an opportunity to establish and grow a significant research programme, shape the future development of the School’s research and educational activities, and contribute to its national and international profile. We are seeking an established academic with an internationally recognised research profile, a strong record of research funding and doctoral supervision, and demonstrated achievement in university teaching and academic leadership. Candidates should also set out a clear forward-looking vision for the research, education and wider academic contribution they would bring to UCD. UCD is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Important Note for Applicants / Particular to this Position:

When preparing an application for this post, applicants should submit:

• A cover letter (no longer than three pages),
• A curriculum vitae and a list of publications.

NB: The cover letter should outline how the candidate meets the selection criteria and set out a forward-looking vision for their contribution at UCD, including their proposed research programme and external funding strategy, educational contribution, and approach to academic leadership. Where possible, applicants should include their ORCID.

Associate Professor Salary Scale: €85,864 - €121,260 per annum.

Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.

Closing date: 12:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on Friday 11^th December 2026.

Before applying, further information (including a full Job Description and the application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website via the 'Apply' button above.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified.  Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD do not accept late applications.