Institution: Trinity College Dublin

Job Title: Assistant Professor in Environmental Engineering

Pay Scale: Lecturer Merged

Closing Date: 7 September 2026, 12:00 (Irish Standard Time)

Contact Email: recruit@tcd.ie

About Trinity College Dublin

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026).

Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years.

Strategic Plan: Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025–2030

Position Overview

The School of Engineering seeks to make a Tenure Track appointment of an Assistant Professor in Environmental Engineering to complement the existing staff in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering.

This new appointment will help deliver:

• the 5-year Environmental Science and Engineering MAI degree,
• the integrated Engineering MAI degree,
• the MSc in Environmental Engineering.

The successful candidate will:

• contribute to the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including (but not limited to) Environmental Engineering,
• actively seek research funding as an independent investigator,
• undertake postgraduate research supervision.

Post Status

Tenure Track

This is a five-year tenure track appointment in the first instance.

Permanency is subject to satisfying the University's tenure requirements.

Salary

Appointment will be made on the Lecturer Salary Scale (109BN), commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with Public Sector Pay Policy.

Salary Scale: €43,425 – €103,582 per annum

Salary scale details:

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

Application Requirements

Applicants should provide the following:

• A cover letter outlining their interest in the position.
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.
• The names and contact details of three referees (including addresses and email addresses).
• A research plan (maximum 2 pages) summarising:
  • research to be carried out over the next two years,
  • details of funding to be sought.
• A teaching statement (maximum 2 pages) summarising:
  • teaching experience,
  • teaching approach.

Please note: Candidates who do not submit the required additional information may not be considered for shortlisting.

Important Notes

• Candidates who do not address the application requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
• The interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation.

Application Procedure

Applications will only be accepted online through the Trinity Jobs Portal:

http://jobs.tcd.ie

Applications must be submitted by 12:00 noon (Irish Standard Time) on 7 September 2026.

Please allow sufficient time to complete your application.

Applications that remain in progress at the closing time will be automatically cancelled by the system.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the position.

Interview Date

Interviews will be held on:

21 October 2026

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries about this post should be directed to:

Professor Sarah McCormack

Email: mccorms1@tcd.ie

Our Values

Values are central to the success of Trinity’s Strategic Plan.

The University centres its behavioural values around the importance of belonging.

Trinity recognises that the University will thrive by:

• respecting and caring for one another,
• working together,
• taking responsibility for actions,
• being accountable,
• continuing to imagine,
• being nature positive and supporting a sustainable future.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Applications are welcomed from:

• individuals with disabilities,
• applicants who have followed non-traditional career paths,
• applicants who have taken career breaks, including for family or caring responsibilities,
• international applicants, including those displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is:

• Ireland’s premier university,
• an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion,
• the holder of an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising its commitment to advancing gender equality within Trinity and across the higher education sector.

The University is committed to:

• supporting work-life balance,
• creating a family-friendly working environment.

Contact Information

Contact Email: recruit@tcd.ie

Key Dates

• Closing Date: 7 September 2026, 12:00 (Irish Standard Time)
• Interview Date: 21 October 2026

Further Information

Available documents:

• Job Spec – Academic Environmental Engineering 110526.pdf
• Information for Applicants.pdf