Job offer

European Commission; Ireland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Ireland invites applications for a permanent position as a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Experimental Particle Physics. The successful candidate will undertake an internationally recognized research program, contribute to curriculum development, and enhance student experiences through effective teaching and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Research experience in high-energy experimental particle physics.
• Proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience supervising MSc and PhD students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a significant research programme in experimental particle physics.
• Teach and develop curriculum for BSc and MSc programmes.
• Seek national and international funding.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Job description

Organisation/Company: University College Dublin

Research Field

Physics » Other Physics » Other

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

15 Jul 2025 - 09:22 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Funding

Not funded by a EU programme

Research Infrastructure

No

Offer Description

Applications are invited for a permanent post of a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Experimental Particle Physics within UCD School of Physics.

The appointee is expected to undertake a research programme of international repute in high-energy experimental particle physics, as a member of one of the CERN LHC experiments CMS or LHCb, complementing and broadening existing research in the School that includes electroweak and top physics, diffraction and ultra-peripheral collisions. Interdisciplinary research includes collaboration with the UCD Centre for Physics in Health and Medicine, and the School of Computer Science.

The successful candidate will actively seek funding at national and international levels, show leadership in building their research group, publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals, supervise research students in MSc and PhD programmes, and establish collaborations within and outside UCD.

The candidate will also contribute to teaching BSc and MSc programmes, including classroom and laboratory teaching, supervision, and curriculum development. They will work to enhance teaching and the student experience.

Salary will be on the appropriate scale, aligned with experience and current Government pay policies.

Closing Date

12:00 noon (Irish time), 15 September 2025.

Applications must be submitted by the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.

Additional Notes

UCD does not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. CVs from agencies will be returned.

Hours of work are as per Public Service Agreements. For more details, please follow the provided link.

Desired Skills

Interpersonal skills, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.