Assistant Professor of Physics

Institution: Trinity College Dublin – School of Physics

Pay Scale: Lecturer Merged

Closing Date: 2 January 2026, 12:00 Noon (IST)

Interviews: 9 February 2026

Contact Emails:

• Prof. Jonathan Coleman (Head of School) – colemaj@tcd.ie
• Dr. Niamh McGoldrick (Recruitment Enquiries) – niamh.mcgoldrick@tcd.ie
• General recruitment queries – recruit@tcd.ie

About Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592, is Ireland’s leading university, ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). The University is renowned for excellence in education, research, and innovation, and has a rich history of inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years.

Position Overview

The School of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Experimental Physics. The role will focus on enhancing experimental physics research and teaching at Trinity.

Research Areas of the School Include:

• Photonics
• Nanomaterials, Nanoelectronics, Nanomechanics, Nanotechnology
• Electron Microscopy
• Magnetism and Spin Electronics
• Biophysics / Soft-Matter

The successful candidate:

• Should be an experimental physicist in one of the above areas
• Will initially join an established research team with access to existing facilities
• Is expected to develop an independent research program and eventually their own research team
• Will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervision, and mentoring
• Should have an established research profile and a strong publication record

Post Details

• Status: Tenure Track (5 years initially; permanency subject to tenure requirements)
• Salary: Assistant Professor (109BN), €42,925 – €102,556 per annum (link)

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following via the Trinity Jobs Portal (http://jobs.tcd.ie):

1. Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (including full publication list)
2. Names and contact details of three academic referees
3. Research Plan – 2 pages summarizing research experience and planned research for the next four years
4. Teaching Statement – 1 page summarizing teaching experience and approach
5. Two significant publications with explanations (150–300 words) of why/how they represent the candidate’s research
6. Illustration of scholarship in energy science, photonics, nanoscience, magnetism and spin electronics, or biophysics/soft-matter

Note: If uploading multiple documents is problematic, the research and teaching plan may be combined into a single document.

Important: Applications not addressing the above requirements in the cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.

Deadline: 12 Noon (IST), 2 January 2026

Late applications or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Selection Process

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews and required to deliver a presentation
• Interviews are scheduled for 9 February 2026

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Trinity College Dublin is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are welcome from:

• Applicants with disabilities
• Individuals with non-traditional career paths or career breaks
• International applicants, including those displaced due to war

Trinity is an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and holds the Athena Swan Silver Award. The University promotes work-life balance and a family-friendly environment.

Further Information

• Job Description: SoP_EP_jobspec_031125.pdf (286 KB)
• Information for Applicants: 465 KB