Assistant Professor in Biochemistry

The main duties of the post will be to undertake discovery science, secure grant funding for a research programme and educate undergraduate and postgraduate students. The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to undergraduate teaching programmes in Biochemistry. S/he will establish an independent research group to carry out high level original research in an area complementary to the School’s research interests (see www.tcd.ie/Biochemistry/research).

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s leading university, and the School of Biochemistry and Immunology contributes significantly to the reputation of the university due to the School’s recognized record of world-class teaching and research. The school has been successful in obtaining funding from a wide range of national and international grant agencies, and has a culture of successful research collaboration, entrepreneurship and research-based teaching. The School’s teaching programme includes undergraduate teaching in Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Medicine, Neuroscience, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Human Health & Disease and Radiation Therapy. The School also runs two postgraduate MSc. courses as well as contributing to other MSc. programmes. The School is based in the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (www.tcd.ie/biosciences). We currently have a bronze award for Athena Swan and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As part of our Athena Swan work, we particularly welcome applications from female candidates. Our School is willing to discuss particular requirements or issues that may be important for individual applicants.

Post Status Tenure Track - This position is a Tenure Track position which is 5-years in the first instance, permanency is subject to satisfying the tenure requirements.

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Lecturer Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€41,000 to €98,564 per annum] www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

How to Apply: Applicants should provide the following information when applying:

• A cover letter outlining their interest in the position
• 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 five years and including details of funding to be sought (maximum 3 pages)
• A teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – maximum 2 pages)

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 28^th October 2024 **Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal my.corehr.com/pls/trrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=037730

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 27^th November 2024

Informal Enquiries about this post should be made to Prof. Andrew Bowie (agbowie@tcd.ie)

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.

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