Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Physical Geography

University College Dublin; Dundrum; On-site; EUR 66,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Dublin invites applications for a temporary 3-year Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Physical Geography within the School of Geography. We seek an outstanding scholar with potential to develop a strong research profile across areas such as geomorphology, hydrology, climatology or biogeography, including field-based, laboratory or modelling approaches.

The appointee will contribute to internationally recognised research, attract external funding, deliver engaging teaching at

Qualifications

• Outstanding scholar with strong research profile or clear potential to develop one.
• Ability to contribute to field-based, laboratory, geospatial or modelling approaches.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to internationally recognised research and seek external funding.
• Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; supervise research students.
• Contribute to development of the School and to inclusive academic community.

Job description

Applications

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Physical Geography within the School of Geography

Position

The UCD School of Geography invites applications for a 3-year Lecturer/Assistant Professor position in Physical Geography. We seek an outstanding scholar with a strong research profile, or clear potential to develop one, in any area of physical geography, including but not limited to geomorphology, hydrology, climatology, biogeography, Quaternary and environmental change, Earth and planetary surface processes, or related field-based, laboratory, geospatial or modelling approaches.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to internationally recognised research, seek and attract external research funding, and help strengthen and further develop Physical Geography within the School. The appointee will have the opportunity to make use of, and contribute to the further development of, the School’s new state-of-the-art Physical Geography Laboratory, which provides an important platform for field-, laboratory- and methods-based research and teaching.

The appointee will also be expected to deliver engaging and high-quality teaching, inspire students, develop modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise research students, and contribute to field-based and practical methods training where appropriate. We particularly welcome applicants whose work engages with pressing geographical questions concerning environmental change, landscape dynamics, climate-related processes, human–environment interactions, or the physical processes shaping places and regions.

The appointee will also contribute to School, College and University service, and to an inclusive and collegial academic community.

Salary Scale

95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Above The Bar (7943) - €66,055 - €104,600 per annum

Appointment

Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines

Closing date

12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 14 December 2026

Recruitment policy

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.