HCI Assistant Professor in Statistics

Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Dublin Bar, LEINSTER
Job Type: Contract
Deadline: 11 Jan 2023

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, top 25 in Europe, and top 100 Worldwide (QS Subject Rankings 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021).

The School has successfully secured funding under the HEA Human Capital Initiative, Pillar 3, to develop a new Online Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Statistics and Data Science. The School of Computer Science and Statistics is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Statistics on a two year, fixed-term contract. The purpose of the post is to assist with the development and delivery of the Online HCI Postgraduate Certificate in Statistics and Data Science, to meet the needs of the identified stakeholders in the target learner cohort. The employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as this employment is for the purpose stated above. If the sustainability of the programme is viable beyond the term of the contract, any resulting post will be filled by open competition.

Post Status Fixed Term

How to Apply: Applicants should provide the following information:

  • A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.
  • The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e-mail, etc.) of three referees.
  • A research plan summarising research to be carried out in the next two years – max 2 pages.
  • A teaching statement summarising teaching experience and approach, with particular reference to teaching online – max 2 pages.

    • PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who do not submit this additional information may not be considered for shortlisting

    Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation to the School

    Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 11th January 2023 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 10th February 2023

    Please see below the Job Description and Application Information for this position.


    Informal Enquiries

    Candidates wishing to discuss the post informally and in confidence should email Professor Simon Wilson Head of the Discipline of Statistics and Information Systems:

    [email protected]

     : and/or Professor Gregory O’Hare, Head of School of Computer Science & Statistics:

    [email protected]

    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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