Assistant Professor in Economics

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Post Summary

The Department of Economics, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Economics, to commence on 1st August 2025. The Department invites applications in any field of Economics to add to its existing research strengths.

Department/Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Department of Economics

Location: Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Reports to: Head of Discipline and Head of School

Contract: Specific Purpose Contract

This is a specific-purpose contract to provide temporary backfill cover during the permanent postholder’s secondment. As the postholder is expected to return, the role is not offered on an indefinite basis. If they do not return, the post will be filled through open competition.

Salary: Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy (€42,500 - €101,541 per annum) https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

Hours of Work: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link below: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 8 May 2025

Application Information

Candidates must submit the application by e-recruitment:

In addition, candidates should also submit three letters of recommendation via Econ Job Market:

Letters of recommendation from referees (submitted via https://econjobmarket.org/)

Please Note:

• Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation as well as interview

Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting.

Applications will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal.

Further Information

Candidates wishing to discuss the post informally should contact Agustín Bénétrix, Head of the Department of Economics at E: benetra@tcd.ie.

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E: recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those who have been displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.