Lecturer Registrar in Neurology

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Applications are invited for the above post to support the delivery, assessment and organisation of the undergraduate teaching programme in Neurology as part of the five-year degree course in medicine at Trinity College Dublin. The post offers the opportunity to gain experience and skills in medical education particularly small and large group teaching, workplace-based teaching, written and clinical assessment including standard setting. There is an expectation that the post holder will undertake a postgraduate qualification or degree (MSc, MD or PhD) in medical education or a clinical research area supported by the the Academic Unit of Neurology. The post is particularly suitable for a postgraduate trainee in Neurology planning an out-of-programme experience as part of higher specialist training. However, non-consultant hospital doctors at an earlier stage of training who wish to gain experience and skills in medical education will be considered for the post.

The successful candidates must complete all relevant pre-employment checks upon commencement of post, including but not limited to; be registered with the Irish Medical Council, be cleared from a Garda vetting, and be cleared from occupational health perspective by the relevant hospital.

Post status: The appointment is offered on a one-year fixed term contract basis with a potential for renewal up to a maximum of 3 years. The appointment is available from 14th July 2025.

Salary: This appointment will be made on the HSE Registrar scale €68,872 - €78,748 per annum scale or HSE Specialist Registrar scale €74,970 - €93,339 per annum in line with current public pay policy.

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

Applicants will need to submit the following via the recruitment portal:

A cover letter (1x A4 page)

A full curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 3 referees (email addresses if possible)

A list of your research publications

A research plan (summarising research to be carried out – 2 pages)

A teaching statement (summarising teaching/curriculum development experience and your approach – 2 pages).

Applicants who do not address the application requirements above will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. 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. Applicants should note that the interview process for this appointment will include the delivery of a presentation.

Informal enquiries Professor Colin Doherty, Head of School of Medicine (cdohert@tcd.ie)

Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Team at 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 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.