Assistant Professor in Hydrogeology/Crustal Fluid Flow

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The Discipline of Geology in the School of Natural Sciences seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in the broad area of Hydrogeology and/or Crustal Fluid Flow. The successful applicant will have an excellent research record in the field of Hydrogeology/Crustal Fluid Flow as a fundamental aspect of environmental Earth Science. They will be expected to i) develop a novel and internationally competitive research programme, and ii) contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the Geosciences and in interdisciplinary curricular teaching, supervision and mentoring where appropriate across other disciplines within the School of Natural Sciences (that is, Botany, Geography, Geology and Zoology).

With the tangible effects of global climate change now being expressed across the landscape, attempts to mitigate CO2 release into the atmosphere mean that the assessment of groundwater quality, its protection and, tracking ground and surface water interactions are more important than ever. Additionally, subsurface crustal (e.g. geothermal) fluid flow is also currently attracting considerable attention within the rapidly growing sustainable energy sector. Therefore, applications are invited across the broad spectrum of surface hydrogeology, or crustal near surface to deeper fluid flow. The successful candidate should highlight, i) how their proposed research will address some of the above topics, and ii) whilst bringing something new to the Discipline, how they might identify opportunities for intra- and inter-Discipline collaborations. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to hydrogeology teaching across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the School.

Post Status Tenure Track – This position is Tenure Track position which is 5-years in the first instance, permanency is subject to satisfying the tenure requirements.

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€41,500 to €99,550 per annum] https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdf

How to Apply:  Applicants should provide the following information when applying:

1. A Cover Letter (1 A4 Page);
2. A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications;
3. The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e-mail, etc.) of three referees;
4. A research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next four years and including details of funding to be sought – 2 pages maximum) and a teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages maximum).

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who do not submit this additional information may not be considered for shortlisting.

Further Information: For further information about the School of Natural Sciences, see  https://www.tcd.ie/naturalscience/

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 24th March 2025 Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal http://jobs.tcd.ie Applications must be made by the date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system Late Applications will not be accepted.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Interviews will take place in person May 2025

Informal enquiries Candidates wishing to discuss the post informally and in confidence should email Prof Christopher Nicholas ( NICHOLYJ@tcd.ie), Head of Discipline of Geology.

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.

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