Assistant Professor of Materials Engineering

Institution: Trinity College Dublin
School: School of Engineering
Position: Assistant Professor in Engineering Materials
Pay Scale: Lecturer Merged
Employment Type: Tenure Track (5 years in the first instance)
Application Deadline: 12:00 noon (Irish Standard Time), 28 September 2026

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

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The Position

The School of Engineering seeks to make the Tenure Track appointment of an Assistant Professor in Engineering Materials.

The purpose of this post is to deliver world-class engineering education and build an internationally significant research programme in engineering materials.

The successful applicant will:

• deliver taught modules at undergraduate and integrated master’s levels as part of the BAI/BSc/MAI Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering programme;
• develop new topical modules for the current Engineering with Management programme and the Biomedical Engineering programme.

This role is vital to enable other areas of research and undergraduate projects in the School of Engineering that rely on deploying the potential offered by technological advances in materials. These areas include:

• product design;
• advanced manufacturing;
• medical devices;
• biomaterials;
• sustainable aviation;
• sustainable materials;
• thermal management;
• acoustics;
• future energy systems;
• and others.

The successful candidate will complement and add value to other areas of research strength in the Discipline of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering.

Post Status

Tenure Track

This position is a Tenure Track appointment for five 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 and experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy.

Salary Range: €43,425 – €103,582 per annum

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining their interest in the position (maximum one page).
2. A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.
3. The names and contact details (addresses, email addresses, etc.) of three referees.
4. A research plan(maximum two pages) summarising:
   • the research the applicant plans to conduct during the next five years in the context of the current strengths and facilities of the Discipline; and
   • plans for securing competitive research funding.
5. A teaching statement(maximum two pages) including:
   • a summary of teaching philosophy, experience and evidence of a successful teaching approach;
   • suggested modules where the applicant could contribute within the existing Mechanical Engineering programme at Trinity;
   • a short proposal for effective delivery and assessment of a Year 2 or Year 3 module on Engineering Materials;
   • three exemplar Master's research project titles with short descriptions.

Important Notes

• If you experience issues uploading the above documents separately, you may combine them into three or four documents.
• Applicants who do not address all of the application requirements above will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
• The interview process may include an in-person presentation at Trinity.

Application Process

Applications will only be accepted through the Trinity Jobs Portal.

Applications must be submitted before 12:00 noon (Irish Standard Time) on 28 September 2026.

Applicants should allow sufficient time to complete the online application. Any application still in progress at the closing time will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Interview Date

Interviews will be held on 6 November 2026.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries about this position may be made to:

Professor Anil Kokaram
Head of the School of Engineering
Email: anil.kokaram@tcd.ie

or

Professor Stephen Spence
Head of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering
Email: spences@tcd.ie

Our Values

Values matter. They are key to the success of Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan.

The University's behavioural values are centred around the importance of belonging. Trinity recognises that the University thrives when everyone respects and cares for one another. Collaboration, responsibility, accountability, imagination and a commitment to being nature positive are central to achieving a sustainable future.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

The University welcomes applications from all individuals, including:

• applicants with disabilities;
• applicants with non-traditional career paths;
• those who have taken career breaks for family or caring responsibilities; and
• international applicants, including those displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. It is an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising its commitment to advancing gender equality within the University and across the higher education sector.

Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.

Further Information

Available documents:

• Information for Applicants.pdf
• Job Spec – Academic – Assistant Professor in Engineering Materials – Final.pdf

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