Assistant Professor in Biochemistry

The main duties of the post will be to undertake discovery science, secure grant funding for a research programme and educate undergraduate and postgraduate students. The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to undergraduate teaching programmes in Biochemistry in particular. They will establish an independent research group to carry out high level original research in an area complementary to the School’s research interests (see https://www.tcd.ie/Biochemistry/research).

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s leading university, and the School of Biochemistry and Immunology contributes significantly to the reputation of the university due to the School’s recognized record of world-class teaching and research. The school has been successful in obtaining funding from a wide range of national and international grant agencies, and has a culture of successful research collaboration, entrepreneurship and research-based teaching. The School’s teaching programme includes undergraduate teaching in Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Medicine, Neuroscience, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Human Health & Disease and Radiation Therapy. The School also runs two postgraduate MSc. courses as well as contributing to other MSc. programmes. The School is based in the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (www.tcd.ie/biosciences).  We currently have a bronze award for Athena Swan and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Post Status Tenure Track - This position is a 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 [€39,469 to €95,441 per annum] https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

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

Note:

• Please note: Candidates who do not address the requirements above in their application will not be considered for shortlisting.
• Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will be in person and will include the delivery of a presentation.

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 27th March 2024 **Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal http://jobs.tcd.ie 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 for this position will take place on the 3rd May 2024

Informal Enquiries about this post should be made to Prof. Andrew Bowie ([email protected])

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.

We are ranked 3rd in the world for gender equality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020) and we hold an Athena SWAN Silver award, recognising our work to advance gender equality. Trinity is committed to supporting the work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.