Assistant Professor in Sociology

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College Dublin invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Sociology (Quantitative Sociology), commencing 3 August 2027. The appointee will teach and supervise at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contribute to research streams, engage in public debates and collaborate with external partners.

Candidates must have a PhD in Sociology or related field, a strong quantitative orientation and expertise in causal inference, longitudinal data, cross-national designs, or computational

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative research orientation evidenced by publication record.
• Expertise in advanced quantitative approaches (causal inference, longitudinal data, cross-national designs, computational methods).
• PhD in Sociology or closely related field; high-impact scholarship and teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Engage in public and policy debates and collaborations with external partners.
• Publish high-impact research and supervise student projects.

Skills

Quantitative Sociology

Causal Inference

Longitudinal Data

Cross-national Designs

Computational Social Science

Education

PhD in Sociology

Job description

Post status: 5 year fixed term tenure track, full time

The purpose of the role:

The Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Sociology (Quantitative Sociology), commencing on 3rd August 2027.

The Department seeks applications from academics who will contribute significantly to research and teaching excellence in one or more of the Department’s research streams: Migration, Identities and Diversity; Power, Conflict and Resistance; Comparative Inequalities, Education and Families; Digitalisation, AI and Social Networks; and Environment and Society (www.tcd.ie/sociology/research). The appointee will teach and supervise at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, engage in public and policy debates, and collaborate with other departments and external research partners.

Candidates must have a strong quantitative research orientation:

Candidates must have a strong quantitative research orientation, evidenced by their publication record and research agenda.

Candidates must have expertise in advanced quantitative approaches, such as, but not limited to, causal inference, longitudinal data analysis, cross-nationally comparative designs, or computational social science methods.

Candidates should demonstrate methodological expertise that is both rigorous and innovative. Applicants must hold a PhD in Sociology or a closely related discipline and, relative to career stage, show evidence of high-impact scholarship in international, peer-reviewed journals as well as experience in teaching and supervision.

Department/Faculty:

School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Department of Sociology

Location:

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Reports to:

Head of Discipline and Head of School

Salary:

Appointment will be made on Assistant Professor Merged Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€43,859 - €104,618 per annum] 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 this link: www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Closing Date:

12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 20th November 2026

Further Information:

Informal enquiries about this post please contact Associate Professor Dr Yekaterina Chzhen, Acting Head of the Department of Sociology, at [e-mail]

URL Link to Human Resources

www.tcd.ie/hr

Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds.