E3 Assistant Professor in Biogeography

The School of Natural Sciences is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor with an excellent research record in the broad areas of biogeography/phylogeography and the spatial assessment of biodiversity. This Assistant Professor role will provide for research and teaching expertise in the spatial assessment of biodiversity, GIS, Earth observation, and biogeography to our School and will develop an independent research programme at the interface of all the constituent disciplines within the School of Natural Sciences (that is, Botany, Geography, Geology and Zoology).

As a fundamental aspect of E3 teaching and research, we aim to build on a track record of excellence in this field. There is a strong spatial component to fundamental questions in ecology and evolution (e.g. developing conservation priorities for biodiversity from local through to global scales) and in environmental decision-making in general. Candidates with successful research achievements and potential in any or all of biogeography (the study of the spatial distribution of organisms), phylogeography (the study of the processes of diversification in time and space and in how biodiversity is generated and maintained), Earth observation, and the spatial assessment of biodiversity are invited to apply. Areas of expertise may include—but are certainly not limited to—next-generation biogeography and global change (in any/all ecosystem types), spatial distribution of functional traits across scales, remote sensing of biodiversity, population/community shifts under climate change/environmental disturbance, etc.

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

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor (109BN) commensurate with qualifications/experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€41,500 to €99,550 per annum] www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

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

1. A Cover Letter (1 A4 Page);
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. A research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next four years and including details of funding to be sought – 2 pages maximum) and a teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages maximum).

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

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 24^th March 2025 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=038045

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.

Informal enquiries Candidates wishing to discuss the post informally and in confidence should email should email Professor Ian Donohue (ian.donohue@tcd.ie) - Head of School.

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