Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Dairy Production, Agriculture & Food Science, Temp

Applications are invited for a specified purpose post of a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Dairy Production within the UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science

Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Dairy Production. This role, based in the UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science, will support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, and wider engagement in the area of dairy production. The appointee will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary team of 18 full-time academics within the Section of Animal & Crop Science, contributing to a shared mission of addressing global food, environmental, and societal challenges through teaching, research, and knowledge exchange in animal and crop production systems.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a demonstrated passion for teaching and research in dairy production, with an emphasis on grass-based systems of production. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Agricultural Science or a closely related discipline, with a strong focus on dairy production and ideally with research interests that intersect with grass and forage production and environmental sustainability. In addition to a strong research profile, the appointee should demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.

95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Above The Bar (7943)Salary Scale: €66,055 - €104,600 per annum

Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 31st August 2026

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow link below:

www.ucd.ie/hr/t4media/Academic Contract.pdf

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs