Assistant Professor in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

The School is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Computer Science on a specific purpose contract, who will join the Discipline of Artificial Intelligence.  The specific purpose of this appointment is to cover the secondment of a permanent academic staff member to a College Officer position. College Officers are normally seconded for a period of 3 years. The successful candidate will be an outstanding researcher and teacher with a strong international research track record and the potential to become a research leader. A strong commitment to teaching, research excellence, developing academic and industrial research partnerships, and the ability to establish a dynamic, high impact, world-class research programme are essential. Candidates in all human facing aspects of AI will be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching in the School.

Post Status  Specific Purpose

the specific purpose of covering the work associated with the role of an Assistant Professor while an academic member of staff from the School of Computer Science and Statistics is seconded to a College Officer position in the University. Employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as the original postholder is expected to return to their substantive post at the end of the secondment.

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 www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

How to Apply: Applicants should provide the following information:

• A brief cover letter
• 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 and including sources of funding – max 2 pages.
• A teaching statement summarising teaching experience and approach – max 2 pages.

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 31^st 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=038083

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 30^th April 2025

Informal Enquiries Candidates wishing to discuss the post informally and in confidence should email; Professor Owen Conlan, Head of the Discipline of Artificial Intelligence, at  owen.conlan@scss.tcd.ie and/or Professor Gregory O’Hare, Head of School of Computer Science & Statistics, Gregory.OHare@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 who have been displaced due to war.

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