Posted 11 June, 2026
Assistant Professor in Physiology
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 181794720
Job Title : Assistant Professor in Physiology
Pay Scale : Lecturer Merged
Closing Date : 08-Jul-2026 12:00
Contact Email : [email protected]
Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030
Post ID: 039258
Post Summary
The School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Physiology. Applications are sought from candidates at an early stage in their career 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.
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)
How to apply:
Candidates should submit by e-Recruitment:
Please note:
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, [email protected]
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
Our Values - putting our words into action
Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
Pay Scale : Lecturer Merged
Closing Date : 08-Jul-2026 12:00
Contact Email : [email protected]
Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030
Post ID: 039258
Post Summary
The School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Physiology. Applications are sought from candidates at an early stage in their career 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.
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)
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, [email protected]
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
Our Values - putting our words into action
Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.
