Assistant Professor in Computer Science (Networks and Distributed Systems) x2

Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Dublin Bar, LEINSTER
Job Type: Contract
Deadline: 19 Mar 2024

Post Summary:

The School of Computer Science and Statistics is seeking to appoint two Assistant Professors in Computer Science, who will join the Discipline of Networks and Distributed Systems. The Assistant Professors will be full faculty members, and as such will be expected to innovate in both research and teaching, to assist in the administration and mission of the School and contribute to the wider research community. The appointees should have the potential to develop into a leader in their particular field of research with a world-class research programme. The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching in the School, particularly in areas of Networks and Distributed Systems.

The School of Computer Science and Statistics at Trinity College Dublin is a collegiate, friendly, and research-intensive centre for academic study and research excellence. The School has been ranked #1 in Ireland, a top School in Europe, and top 100 Worldwide (QS Subject Rankings 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023).

Post status: 5 Year Fixed-Term, Tenure Track

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 Merged Salary Scale (€39,469 - €95,441 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

How to apply:

 Candidates must submit the following:

  • Cover letter – 2 x A4 pages maximum
  • Full curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 3 referees,
  • Research statement (summarising current research and future research plans) – 2 x A4 pages maximum
  • Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 x A4 pages maximum)

    • Please Note: Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting.

    Applications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal.

    Please see the Job Description below for this position.


    Informal enquiries

     about this post should be made to the Head of School, Gregory O’Hare at E:  

    [email protected]
    Application queries

     about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner, Katie Doran at E: 

    [email protected] 

    and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.


    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 Bronze award, recognising our work to advance gender equality. The University is actively pursuing a Silver level award, which it has committed to achieving by 2025. Trinity is committed to supporting the work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.


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