Job Details
Assistant Professor in Health Policy and Public Health
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Trinity College Dublin (Head Office) -
Ref: #JOB-2440603 -
TRINITY COL DUBLIN, 3 College Green, Dublin 2, D02 XH97 -
No of positions: 1 -
Paid Position -
39 hours per week -
43425.00 - 103582.00 Euro Hourly -
Published On: 30 Mar 2026 -
Closing On: 27 Apr 2026
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Post ID: 039026 The primary purpose of this specific-purpose post is to contribute to a full-time position as Assistant Professor in Public Health. The successful applicant will contribute to research and to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the Discipline of Public Health and Primary Care (PHPC). In addition, they will serve as Coordinator of the Addiction Research Network Ireland (ARNI), a national collaborative platform currently in development and to be launched within the Institute of Population Health (IPH). ARNI is led and directed by Professor Jo-Hanna Ivers and is intended to become an internationally connected network facilitating partnerships among academic institutions, policymakers, service providers, individuals with lived and living experience, and citizen scientists. The post holder will work under the strategic leadership of Professor Ivers to coordinate the establishment and launch of ARNI, and to support its subsequent development at national and international levels. The successful candidate will be an excellent academic from addiction science, health policy, public health, health management, or a related social science discipline. They will demonstrate extensive experience in coordinating interdisciplinary and intersectoral research initiatives, alongside substantial postgraduate teaching experience, including postgraduate supervision. A strong track record of research achievement is required, evidenced by high-quality peer-reviewed publications and success in securing competitive research funding. Job Title: Assistant Professor in Health Policy and Public Health Post status: Specific Purpose Contract Hours of Post 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 Salary: This appointment will be made on the Assistant Professor Salary Scale (€43,425 - €103,582 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie) Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 29th April 2026 How to apply: Applications will only be accepted through e-recruitment. Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include delivery of a presentation. Applicants must provide the following information in applying for this position: • Cover letter (1x A4 page) • Full curriculum vitae including a list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (e-mail addresses if possible) • Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach - 2 pages maximum) • Research plan (summarising areas of research interest - 2 pages maximum) Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatical
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- Experienced [Non-Managerial]
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