Assistant Professor in Economics (HCI)

Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

Updated: about 19 hours ago
Location: Dublin Bar, LEINSTER
Job Type: Contract
Deadline: 10 May 2024

Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Professor within the Department of Economics, part of the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, starting from August 1st, 2024.

The successful applicant will contribute to research and teaching in the Department of Economics. The existing research strengths of the Department include development economics, international macroeconomics, and applied economics more generally (in particular, economic history, energy economics, political economy, and urban economics).

About Trinity:

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 81st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). 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. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction

Post Status: 1 Year Fixed Term contract

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Lecturer Full Salary Scale (€39,469 to €95,441 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

Hours of Post: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. Further information is available at:  http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Application Procedure:

Candidates must submit the following material by email to Lorraine Ivers at [email protected] quoting ‘AP in Economics’ in the subject bar.

  • Cover letter (2 A4 pages maximum)
  • Full curriculum vitae
  • A URL to a job market paper representative of the candidate’s research ability
  • Teaching statement (summarizing teaching experience and approach – 2 pages maximum)
  • Names and contact details of three referees.

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

    Please see the Job Description below for this position.

    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.

    Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.


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