The Position
The School of Engineering seeks to make the Tenure Track appointment of an Assistant Professor in Engineering Materials.
The purpose of this post is to deliver world-class engineering education and build an internationally significant research programme in engineering materials.
The successful applicant will:
- deliver taught modules at undergraduate and integrated master’s levels as part of the BAI/BSc/MAI Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering programme;
- develop new topical modules for the current Engineering with Management programme and the Biomedical Engineering programme.
This role is vital to enable other areas of research and undergraduate projects in the School of Engineering that rely on deploying the potential offered by technological advances in materials. These areas include:
- product design;
- advanced manufacturing;
- medical devices;
- biomaterials;
- sustainable aviation;
- sustainable materials;
- thermal management;
- acoustics;
- future energy systems;
- and others.
The successful candidate will complement and add value to other areas of research strength in the Discipline of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering.
Post Status
Tenure Track
This position is a Tenure Track appointment for five 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 and experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy.
Salary Range: €43,425 – €103,582 per annum
How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining their interest in the position (maximum one page).
- A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.
- The names and contact details (addresses, email addresses, etc.) of three referees.
- A research plan(maximum two pages) summarising:
- the research the applicant plans to conduct during the next five years in the context of the current strengths and facilities of the Discipline; and
- plans for securing competitive research funding.
- A teaching statement(maximum two pages) including:
- a summary of teaching philosophy, experience and evidence of a successful teaching approach;
- suggested modules where the applicant could contribute within the existing Mechanical Engineering programme at Trinity;
- a short proposal for effective delivery and assessment of a Year 2 or Year 3 module on Engineering Materials;
- three exemplar Master's research project titles with short descriptions.
Application Process
Applications will only be accepted through the Trinity Jobs Portal.
Applications must be submitted before 12:00 noon (Irish Standard Time) on 28 September 2026.
Interview Date
Interviews will be held on 6 November 2026.
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