Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences

Trinity College Dublin

Institution: Trinity College Dublin – School of Natural Sciences, Discipline of Botany

Post Status: Tenure Track (initial 5 years, with potential for permanent appointment upon successful tenure review)

Salary: Assistant Professor (109BN) €42,925 – €102,556 per annum

Application Deadline: 14 November 2025, 12:00 noon IST

Interviews: 8 January 2026 (in person)

Contact for Informal Enquiries: Professor Marcus Collier – marcus.collier@tcd.ie

Position Overview

The School of Natural Sciences and the Discipline of Botany are seeking an Assistant Professor in Plant Biodiversity and Conservation. The successful candidate will:

• Develop research and teaching programs in plant biodiversity and conservation at national, regional, or global levels
• Possess strong field skills; expertise in collection-based science is a plus
• Conduct research that informs biodiversity policy and/or practical conservation actions
• Use or augment Trinity’s botanical collections (Botanic Garden and Herbarium) in research, teaching, and outreach
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across MSc and BSc programs including:
• MSc Biodiversity and Conservation
• MSc Environmental Sciences
• MSc Smart and Sustainable Cities
• BSc Moderatorships in Botany, Environmental Science, and Environmental Science & Engineering

Opportunity: The position offers potential for future curatorial or directorship roles at the Trinity College Botanic Garden.

Candidate Requirements

• Established research and teaching record in plant biodiversity and conservation
• Strong publication record appropriate to career stage
• Ability to contribute to policy-relevant research and practical conservation initiatives
• Experience in engaging with botanical collections is desirable

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following online via the Trinity Jobs Portal:

1. Cover Letter (1 page)
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) – including a full publication list
3. Names and contact details of three referees
4. Research Plan (max. 2 pages) – summarizing research for the next 4 years and funding plans
5. Teaching Statement (max. 2 pages) – summarizing teaching experience and approach

Note: Applications missing any of these elements may not be considered for shortlisting.

Additional Information

• Trinity College Dublin values equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Encourages applications from non-traditional career paths, international candidates, and applicants with disabilities
• Trinity is an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and holds an Athena Swan Silver award
• Supports work-life balance and family-friendly working environments

Further Information about the School: School of Natural Sciences

This position is ideal for candidates with strong research and teaching credentials in plant biodiversity, excellent field skills, and a passion for conservation and public engagement.