Assistant Professor in Medicinal Chemistry

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin - School of Chemistry

Placed On: 6th March 2026

Closes: 8th April 2026

Job Ref: 038965

The School of Chemistry invites applications for a position of Assistant Professor in Medicinal Chemistry. Applications are sought from candidates at an early stage in their career with proven potential for research and teaching excellence in Medicinal and Organic Chemistry. The successful applicant will be a full member of the academic staff in the School and of the Organic, Medicinal and Biological Discipline. They will work with other academic staff, researchers, and students in a lively, collaborative, and international environment for research and scholarly endeavours. They will be able to avail of state-of-the-art facilities offered by the School and by the Trinity Biomedical Research Institute (TBSI). The successful candidate will be expected to contribute at all levels to undergraduate teaching within the Discipline and to interdisciplinary teaching across both undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Candidates will have a proposed research programme in Medicinal Chemistry, with a synthetic and/or computational focus that strengthens existing activities, which currently have a broad focus in areas of Medicinal Chem, Supramolecular chemistry and Sensors, Catalysis, Tetrapyrroles, Peptide and DNA chemistry and Chemical Biology. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to engage and contribute to ongoing interdisciplinary research initiatives in the School of Chemistry and research institutes.

Post Status Tenure Track – This position is Tenure Track positions 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 €43,425 to €103,582 per annum

How to Apply: Candidates should submit by e-recruitment:

• Cover letter
• Full curriculum vitae, list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (e-mail address if possible)
• Research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next three years and including details of funding to be sought – 2 pages maximum)
• Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages maximum)

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 8th April 2026 Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal my.corehr.com/pls/trrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=038965

Applications must be made by the date and time specified. Please allow enough time to make your application. 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 be held on 13th May 2026

Informal enquiries Candidates wishing to discuss the post informally and in confidence should contact: Professor Eoin M. Scanlan, Head of Organic, Medicinal & Biological Chemistry, E-mail: scanlae@tcd.ie; or Prof. Graeme Watson, Head of School, E-mail: headchem@tcd.ie