Assistant Professor in Statistics

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The School of Computer Science and Statistics is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Statistics, who will join the Discipline of Statistics and Information Systems. The Assistant Professor will be a full faculty member, and as such will be expected to innovate in both research and teaching, to assist in the administration and mission of the School, and to contribute to the wider research community. The appointee should have the potential to develop into a leader in their particular field of research with a world‑class research programme. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching in the School, particularly in areas of Statistics and Information Systems, including contributions to a number of online programmes.

Post Status: Tenure‑Track – 5‑year appointment, subject to satisfying tenure requirements.

Salary: Assistant Professor Salary Scale (€42,925 – €102,556 per annum) in line with current Government pay policy.

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• Deliver high‑quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including online programmes.
  
• Develop and maintain a world‑class research programme in Statistics and Information Systems.
  
• Contribute to school administration and mission, and participate in the wider research community.
  

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• A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.
  
• Contact details of three referees (addresses, e‑mail, etc.).
  
• A research plan summarising work to be carried out in the next two years, including potential funding sources (max. 2 pages).
  
• A teaching statement summarising teaching experience and approach (max. 2 pages).
  

NOTE: Candidates who do not submit these additional documents may not be considered for short‑listing.

Interview process: The interview will include the delivery of a presentation to the School.

Closing Date: 12 noon Irish Standard Time, Tuesday 7 April 2026.

Interviews: Wednesday 20 May 2026.

Informal enquiries: Professor Caroline Brophy, Head of the Discipline of Statistics and Information Systems –
Professor Gregory O’Hare, Head of School of Computer Science & Statistics –

Application queries: Andrea Free – (include Competition ID number in subject).

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non‑traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. xcfaprz Trinity is committed to supporting work‑life balance and creating a family‑friendly working environment.