Assistant Professor in Power and Propulsion Technologies

The School of Engineering seeks to make the Tenure Track appointment of an Assistant Professor in Power and Propulsion Technologies.  The purpose of this post is to deliver world class education and build an internationally significant research programme in the field of zero carbon technologies for future power and propulsion. The successful applicant will deliver taught modules at undergraduate level as part of the BAI/MAI Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering programme, and also specific power and propulsion modules for the current Zero Carbon Technology programme, which is offered at Postgraduate Master’s, Diploma and Certificate levels. This role will also contribute significantly to Trinity’s Sustainable Aviation Research Centre, which has been established through the support of Ryanair.

Post Status Tenure Track - This position is 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 submit the following when applying:

1. A cover letter outlining their interest in the position.
2. A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.
3. The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e-mail, etc.) of three referees.
4. Research plan (summarising the candidate's research accomplishments to date, and the research s/he plans to conduct in the next five years in the context of the University’s E3 initiative, along with plans for securing competitive research funding – maximum of 2 pages);
5. Teaching statement (Summarising teaching experience and evidence of successful approach. Proposal for effective pedagogy and assessment for a post graduate module in low carbon transport technology, and exemplar master’s research project topics – maximum of 2 pages).

Please Note:

• Applicants who do not address the application requirements above will not be considered at the short list stage.
• Applicants should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation.

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 8^th November 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=037744

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 will take place on 17^th January 2025

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to the Head of the School of Engineering, Professor Alan O’Connor, Alan O'Connor, oconnoaj@tcd.ie, or to the Head of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering, Professor Stephen Spence,  spences@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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