University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world. Job Synopsis The Department of Sociology at the University of Limerick (UL) invites applications for an Associate Professor B in Social Work. The Department of Sociology will shortly offer social work education via the Master’s in Social Work programme. This post is to directly support the establishment and delivery of this flagship programme as well as other undergraduate & postgraduate offerings as they arise. We seek candidates who hold a PhD in Social Work (or a close cognate discipline) or who are close to completion before the commencement of the post. Candidates also must hold a professional qualification in social work and be registered (or eligible to register) as a social worker with CORU – the Health and Social Care Professional Regulator in Ireland. The successful candidate must be registered with CORU prior to the commencement of the post and will be expected to contribute significantly to the research output and teaching programmes of the Department. Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to: Dr Martin J Power Head Department of Sociology University of Limerick Email: SociologyHead@ul.ie The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 7th January 2026. Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date. This position is subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance. If you have resided outside Ireland for a cumulative period of 36 months or more over the age of 18 years you must furnish a Foreign Police Clearance (FPC) from the country or countries of residence. Please note: any costs incurred in this process will be borne by the candidate. Please note your application must include: A letter of introduction and a current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description. A completed online application form. Please email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates. Further information for applicants and application material is available online by clicking on the apply button above. €63,943 to €102,475 per annum #J-18808-Ljbffr
The role Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as an Assistant Professor / Lecturer in the Department of Electronic Engineering (EE) and in the International Engineering College (IEC). The individual selected for the position should possess a demonstrated track record in teaching, research, and publication that aligns with their career stage. They will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching programme of the IEC in Fuzhou, China. While most teaching responsibilities will be based over a semester at the IEC, the candidate who is selected must also anticipate spending the remainder of the working year on the Maynooth University campus. Teaching duties will encompass both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, along with active involvement in supervisory roles for master's and PhD students. This position is open to applicants of all disciplines within the field of electronic engineering, but we would welcome applicants with expertise in the areas of signal processing, electronics, digital communications, information theory, robotics, control systems, hardware programming languages and digital systems, computing and programming. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development and enhancement of a European pedagogical approach to the delivery of the academic curriculum in the IEC. The appointee will be expected to sustain and conduct research, engage in scholarship of quality and substance, and generate publications of an international standard. The appointee will be expected to build a strong research profile, that supports Maynooth university’s research strategy including affiliating to its research institutes where appropriate and working with colleagues on national and international research projects. The candidate will be expected to seek and, where feasible, facilitate links between research activities in Maynooth University and Fuzhou University. The IEC provides substantial financial assistance for the faculty members teaching in Fuzhou. In addition, a professional programme (project) management team provides operational support to faculty, both in Ireland and China. The University and the department have also established mechanisms and funding to assist faculty in building their research profile. Salary: Assistant Professor / Lecturer (2025): €64,753 – €102,539 p.a. (7 points) Assistant Lecturer (2025): €42,099 – €71,998 p.a. (14 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. The standard agreement involves spending one semester at International Engineering College (IEC) and the remaining academic year at Maynooth University. Please note that the successful candidate will be expected to commence this role at the Maynooth University Campus. For further details including full comprehensive job description please see reference number 038823 on the Maynooth University vacancies page at: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resources/vacancies #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading academic institution in Ireland seeks an Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Electronic Engineering. The successful candidate will engage in teaching at an International Engineering College in Fuzhou, China and at Maynooth University. Responsibilities include conducting research, integrating diverse electronic engineering disciplines, and fostering international collaboration. The ideal applicant must have a PhD and demonstrate excellence in teaching and research. Salary ranges from €42,099 to €102,539 annually, depending on experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading educational institution in County Limerick is seeking an Associate Professor B in Social Work. The role involves supporting the establishment of a Master’s programme and contributing to the department's teaching and research efforts. Candidates must hold a PhD in Social Work or a related field and have a professional social work qualification. Competitive salary ranging from €63,943 to €102,475 is offered, and the closing date for applications is January 7th, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading university in Dublin is seeking an Assistant Professor in experimental physics to enhance their research and teaching programs. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Physics and a strong publication record. This tenure-track position requires contributions to both research and undergraduate/postgraduate teaching. Competitive salary ranging from €42,925 to €102,556 per annum. Deadline for applications is 2nd January 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The School of Physics at Trinity College Dublin invites applications for a position at the level of Assistant Professor in experimental physics. We seek motivated individuals with a strong potential to enhance experimental physics research and teaching at Trinity. The primary purpose of the role is to contribute to physics teaching, research, and administrative activities in the school. The School of Physics carries out world leading experimental physics in areas including photonics, nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, nanomechanics and nanotechnology, electron microscopy, magnetism and spin electronics, and bio-physics/soft-matter. The successful candidate will be an experimental physicist working in one of these broad areas. They will have an established research profile in their specialist area, including a strong publication record. They will initially be affiliated with an established research team to provide them with access to preexisting research space and infrastructure. Over time, they will be expected to develop their own research team and to attract funding from national and international bodies to establish and sustain their independent research programme. The successful candidate will contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision, and mentoring. Post Status Tenure Track - This position is a 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 Assistant Professor (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€42,925 to €102,556 per annum]. How to Apply Applicants should provide the following information when applying for the position. A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications The names and contact details of three academic referees A research plan (summarising their experience and the research to be carried out in the next four years) – 2 pages A teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach) – 1 page 2 significant publications and explanation why/how these publications represent the candidate's research (150-300 words) Illustrate their scholarship in energy science, photonics, nanoscience, magnetism and spin electronics and bio-physics/soft-matter. PLEASE NOTE - If there is an issue uploading 6 separate documents please combine the research and teaching plan into 1 document Notes Candidates who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation. Closing Date 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 2nd January 2026. Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal. 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 Will take place 9th February 2026. Informal enquiries About this post should be made to Prof. Jonathan Coleman, Head of School, School of Physics E: colemaj@tcd.ie. Enquiries regarding recruitment process Should be made to Dr Niamh McGoldrick, School Manager, School of Physics E: Niamh.mcgoldrick@tcd.ie. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Post status: 5 year fixed term tenure track, full time The Purpose of the Role The Departments of Economics and Political Science, within the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, invite applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Political Economy, to commence on 3rd August 2026. The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise and mentor students, and contribute to an engaging, supportive, and intellectually stimulating learning environment. They will play an active role in interdisciplinary curriculum development and engage in high‑quality research, publishing in leading academic journals and contributing to wider academic and policy debates through collaboration, workshops, and conferences. We seek applicants with vision, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to excellence in both research and teaching. Candidates should demonstrate an established record of high‑quality research in political economy, with clear potential for further significant contributions, as well as creativity and innovation in curriculum and module design. Department/Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Department of Economics and Department of Political Science. Location: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland Reports to: Head of Discipline and Head of School. Salary: Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor Merged Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications/experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [42,925 – 102,556 per annum] (www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf) Hours of work: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow this link: www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf Closing date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 5th January 2026. Application Information Cover letter – 2 x A4 pages maximum . This letter should specifically discuss the applicant's motivations for applying for the job and their expected contributions to and fit with the Departments of Political Science and Economics at Trinity College Dublin. Full curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 3 referees. Research statement – 2 x A4 pages maximum . This statement summarizes current and future research plans. Teaching statement – 2 x A4 pages maximum . This statement should include a discussion of the applicant's capacity to teach current modules in the Departments of Political Science and Economics and a discussion of additional modules that could be provided. Please Note: Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting. Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation as well as an interview. Applications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal. Please visit jobs.tcd.ie to view the full job description and to apply. Further Information Informal enquiries about this post may be directed to: Head of the Department of Economics, Professor Agustin Bntrix, via email: benetra@tcd.ie. Head of the Department of Political Science, Professor Constantine Boussalis, via email: boussalc@tcd.ie URL Link to Human Resources www.tcd.ie/hr Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds. 42,925 – 102,556 - please see advert #J-18808-Ljbffr
Post Summary The primary purpose of this role is to contribute to health economics teaching, research and administrative activities of the Centre for Health Policy and Management, the School of Medicine and Tallaght University Hospital. The successful applicant will have begun to establish themselves as a health economist and will contribute to teaching and research. This is a specific purpose contract to enhance health economics education and research in Tallaght University Hospital, its associated Integrated Health Areas, in the Centre for Health Policy and Management and the School of Medicine. The post will be a resource to Tallaght University Hospital, its associated Integrated Health Areas providing health economics evaluation and support. The candidate will contribute to health economics teaching in undergraduate and post‑graduate courses run by the Centre particularly the MSc in Health Policy and Management and the Discipline of Public Health and Primary Care. Context The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO of Tallaght University Hospital and the Centre Director. The role includes teaching and supervision of post‑graduate students and can allow supervision at doctoral level if appropriate. They will be expected to both lead and collaborate on research projects with Tallaght Hospital, the Integrated Health Areas and in the Centre for Health Policy and Management. They will contribute to strategic developments within the Schools of Medicine and the broader health system and policy spheres. Applicants will have a PhD in health economics or equivalent, experience in health systems research, teaching at postgraduate level using traditional, e‑learning and/or blended approaches; experience supervising students at postgraduate level; experience leading on health economics research; experience or knowledge of working in the Irish health system; a strong publication record; and a record of developing research proposals and attracting research funding. Candidates must also demonstrate excellent administration and communication skills. Person Requirements Qualifications Candidates should possess a PhD in health economics/economics, preferably related to the health systems, and established track record (demonstrated through international peer‑reviewed publications) in one or more areas relevant to health systems and policy research. Job Title: Assistant Professor of Health Economics Post status: Specific Purpose Contract post Hours of Work: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link below: www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf Salary: This appointment will be made on the Lecturer Full Salary Scale (€42,925 - €102,556 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 5th Jan 2026 How to Apply In order to assist the selection process, candidates should submit the following: Cover letter (1x A4 page) Full curriculum vitae including a list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (e‑mail addresses if possible) Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages maximum) Research plan (summarising areas of research interest – 2 pages maximum). Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dr. Sara Burke burkes17@tcd.ie. Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds. €42,925 to €102,556 - please see advert #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading academic institution in Ireland is seeking an Assistant Professor of Health Economics to contribute to teaching and research within the Centre for Health Policy and Management. Applicants should hold a PhD in health economics and have experience in health systems research and teaching. The role includes supervising postgraduate students and leading research projects, with a salary range of €42,925 to €102,556 annually. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Role Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. We are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as an Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Politics. We are seeking a candidate who can add to our distinctive profile of research, teaching and public engagement in Politics. The person appointed will have a proven record of teaching, research and publication, appropriate to career stage. They will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching programme of the Department and undertake teaching duties on the Department’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as the supervision of Masters and PhD students, particularly in areas related to political analysis. The appointee will be expected to build a strong research profile, that supports the University’s research strategy including affiliating to the Research Institutes, where appropriate and working with colleagues on national and international research. The appointee will be expected to sustain and conduct research, engage in scholarship of quality and substance and generate publications of international standard. The ideal candidate will have: Essential A PhD in Politics, Sociology or a relevant discipline; A strong academic record in teaching and research; A record of scholarly work and publication of international quality, demonstrating potential to become a significant contributor in their field; Ability to teach across Politics is required. Expertise in state-civil society relations, states and social movements, comparative and/or Irish politics, active citizenship and political sociology is particularly welcomed. Experience of, Excellence in and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, programme development and academic innovation; Experience Excellence in, and commitment to, supervising graduate research students; Demonstrated potential and commitment to working in an interdisciplinary setting; Collegiality and very good administrative, organisational, teamwork and communication skills. Desirable A record of and/or potential to build a sustained research programme, including attracting funding as appropriate; An ability and commitment to fostering research networks and communities, within the department, the university and/or beyond; Salary Scale: Assistant Professor / Lecturer: €64,753 – €102,539 p.a. (7 points) Assistant Lecturer: €42,099 –€71,998 p.a. (14 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday 30th of November 2025 For further details including full comprehensive job description pleas click on the apply button above. €42,099 to €102,539 per annum. Please see advert for further details. #J-18808-Ljbffr
