Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Palaeontology Position at University College Dublin, Ireland
About Position/Job
The UCD School of Earth Sciences invites applications for a specified purpose position of Lecturer/Assistant Professor (below the bar) in Palaeontology, for an estimated duration of 2 years. This role supports undergraduate and postgraduate Earth Sciences teaching, fieldwork supervision, and research in palaeontology-related areas, contributing to the academic excellence of the department.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Lecturer/Assistant Professor (below the bar)
- Institution: University College Dublin (UCD)
- Department: UCD School of Earth Sciences
- Research field: Palaeontology
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- Number of post: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Specified Purpose
- Start Date (Anticipated): August 2025
- Working Hours: As per academic contract
- Salary Range: €41,682 – €71,284 per annum
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Invertebrate Palaeontology
- Ichnology
- Conservation Palaeobiology
- Micropalaeontology
- Stratigraphy
- Quaternary Palaeoenvironments
- Carbonate Sedimentology
- Earth System Change
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Earth Sciences or relevant discipline
- Experience in teaching or willingness to teach at UG/PG level
- Capability to supervise undergraduate research
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise in carbonate sedimentology or stratigraphic Earth system change
- Strong research track record in palaeontology subfields
- Experience in fieldwork-based teaching
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and teach a new module on palaeobiology and stratigraphy
- Deliver undergraduate and master’s Earth Science modules
- Participate in field classes and supervise BSc research projects
- Conduct independent and collaborative research
- Engage with departmental teaching and academic life
Application Process
How to Apply:
Apply online via UCD’s eRecruitment system. Applications must include:
Required Documents:
- Detailed CV
- Letter of Motivation (teaching and research ethos)
- Contact information for two referees
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Already Open
- Deadline: 3 July 2025, 12:00 noon (Irish Local Time)
- Interview Date: Not specified
Useful Links
- Institution Website: https://www.ucd.ie
- Job Posting: Job Details
- Apply now: UCD eRecruitment Login
