Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Trinity College Dublin

Institution & Role Details

  • Institution: Trinity College Dublin (TCD)
  • School: School of Mathematics (includes Theoretical Physics)
  • Post ID: 038968
  • Position Type: Tenure-track Assistant Professor
  • Application Deadline: 22 July 2026 (12:00 Irish time)
  • Interview Date (expected): 9 October 2026
  • Salary Scale: €43,425 – €103,582 per annum (Assistant Professor scale, public sector pay policy)

Role Summary

The School of Mathematics at Trinity College Dublin is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor in High-Performance Computing (HPC) with a strong background in:

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Computational Mathematics
  • Numerical Analysis
  • High-Performance Computing applications

The position is designed to strengthen and expand the School’s computational research capacity.

Research Focus

The successful candidate will contribute to and extend research in areas such as:

  • Computational mathematics
  • Numerical analysis
  • High-performance computing (HPC)
  • Computational theoretical physics
  • Large-scale simulation methods

The School has existing strengths in:

  • Applied and Numerical Linear Algebra (ANLA)
  • Computational high-energy physics (including Lattice QCD)

The appointee is expected to complement and strengthen these research groups through computational expertise.

Teaching & Academic Duties

The role combines research and teaching responsibilities, including:

Teaching responsibilities

  • Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in mathematics and/or theoretical physics
  • Contribution to the MSc in High Performance Computing
  • Development of new HPC-related modules
  • Curriculum design and enhancement

Supervision

  • Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • Contribution to MSc-level teaching and mentoring

Research Expectations

The candidate is expected to:

  • Demonstrate strong research potential in computational mathematics or HPC
  • Develop an independent research programme
  • Seek external research funding
  • Contribute to Trinity’s computational research profile
  • Publish in high-quality international venues

Candidate Requirements

Essential

  • Strong background in:Experience in high-performance computing applications
    • Applied mathematics OR theoretical physics OR computational mathematics
  • Evidence of exceptional research promise
  • Ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level
  • Willingness to develop HPC-focused modules

Additional expectations

  • Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary computational research
  • Capacity to engage with numerical and theoretical physics groups
  • Strong publication and research development potential

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

  1. Cover letter (must clearly address interest in post)
  2. Full CV including publications
  3. Three referees’ contact details
  4. Research plan (max 2 pages)
    • Includes 2-year research direction and funding strategy
  5. Teaching statement (max 2 pages)
    • Includes proposed modules for MSc HPC program

⚠️ Applications missing required components will not be shortlisted.

Selection Process

  • Shortlisting based on academic and research profile
  • Interview includes in-person presentation
  • Applications must be complete before deadline or will be rejected automatically

Research Environment

You will join a highly computationally focused academic environment:

  • School of Mathematics (includes Theoretical Physics)
  • Strong focus on:
    • Numerical linear algebra
    • Lattice QCD
    • HPC-based modelling and simulation

The role is positioned at the intersection of:

  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Computational science
  • High-performance computing

Institutional Context

Trinity College Dublin:

  • Ranked 75th globally (QS 2026)
  • One of Europe’s leading historic universities (founded 1592)
  • Strong emphasis on research excellence and innovation
  • Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion
  • Athena SWAN Silver Award holder

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Key Takeaway

This is a tenure-track computational mathematics / HPC academic role, strongly oriented toward:

  • Research in advanced computational methods
  • High-performance scientific computing
  • Teaching MSc-level HPC content
  • Building research strength in numerical and theoretical physics
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