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 (any field) on a specific purpose basis, covering the maternity leave of the permanent post-holder, and to commence on 1 August 2025. The Department invites applications in any field to add to the strengths of the department in this area: http://www.tcd.ie/Economics/research.

Successful applicants will contribute to research and teaching in the Department of Economics. The existing research strengths of the Department include development economics, international macroeconomics, and applied economics more generally (in particular, economic history, energy economics, political economy, and urban economics). 

Post Status: Specific Purpose Contract (Full-time)
Department/Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Department of Economics
Reports to: Head of Discipline and Head of School

Salary: Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor Salary Scale (109) 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), 27 May 2025

All applications must be made via e-Recruitment at https://jobs.tcd.ie

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 whom 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.