Assistant Professor in Computer Science (Software and Systems)

Post Summary:

The School of Computer Science and Statistics is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Computer Science on a specific purpose contract, who will join the Discipline of Software and Systems. As such the appointee 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 appointee should have the potential to develop into a leader in their particular field of research with a world-class research programme. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching in the School, particularly in areas of Software and 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: Specific Purpose Contract

The specific purpose of this appointment is to cover an Assistant Professor vacancy on a temporary basis pending the return of the postholder from a career break and unpaid leave of absence. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return. If the postholder does not return to work the post will be filled through open competition.

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:

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.

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

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

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.