"Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology"

Applications are invited for a permanent post of an Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology, within UCD School of Chemistry.

Job reference number: 019271

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD website: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/

The School is the largest of its kind in Ireland and has a long-established track record in research and innovation and our ~30 academic staff have expertise in the fields of Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Sustainable Chemistry, and Materials Chemistry. The School is located in the recently refurbished Science South and Centre for Synthesis and Chemical Biology, part of a transformative multimillion euro investment that by 2026 will provide over 66,000 square metres of excellent accommodation and facilities for almost 7,500 students of science in low-carbon, energy efficient buildings. The School hosts approximately 100 PhD students and 20 postdoctoral researchers. Research in the School falls broadly within UCD’s strategic themes – Advancing Research & Innovation and Engaging for Impact. Opportunities also exist to engage with UCD One Health Centre scientists, engineers and veterinary and medical clinicians.

When completing UCD’s eRecruitment (online) application process you will be required to upload the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. A Teaching Statement
4. An outline proposal for research at UCD.

95 Associate Professor_2010 Salary Scale: €84,172 - €118,870 per annum

Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 31/03/2026

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.

Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow link below:

https://www.ucd.ie/hr/t4media/Academic%20Contract.pdf