Assistant Professor in Environmental Science
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Job Description- 0361022949219;-7.30468606948853;School of Natural Sciences , Trinity College Dublin , University of Dublin , Dublin 2 ,
Research expertise in plant stress and mechanisms of plant responses to global change are of particular interest, including the study of plant responses to the environment using transcriptomic, epigenomic and/or proteomic techniques. Expertise in plant, fungal and/or algal molecular-level responses to global change such as droughts, floods, temperature, atmospheric composition in agricultural, managed or natural ecosystems is desirable.
We are particularly interested in candidates who’s teaching, and research are complimentary to or can strengthen an existing field of expertise within the diverse offerings in the Discipline of Botany within the School of Natural Sciences. Current modules taught in the Discipline include plant molecular biology, restoration ecology and rewilding, palaeobotany and paleoecology, soil science and plant carbon fluxes, global climate modelling with a focus on biosphere nutrient cycles, below ground processes, nature-based solutions and plant-human interactions, plant taxonomy, diversity and systematics, entomology, and chemical ecology, genomics, applied environmental genetics and chemical ecology.
Previous teaching experience in at least one of these areas is desirable.
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 [€42,500 to €101,541 per annum] https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf
How to Apply: Applicants should provide the following information when applying:A Cover Letter (1 A4 Page); A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications; The names and contact details (i.e. address, e-mail, phone, etc.) of three referees; A research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next two years and including details of funding to be sought – 2 pages maximun) and a teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages maximum).
Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 14th August 2025 Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal https://my.corehr.com/pls/trrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=038333 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
- Sector:
- Experienced [Non-Managerial]