Professor of Health and Life Sciences

EURAXESS Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 137,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Technological University Dublin in Ireland invites applications for the Professor of Health and Life Sciences. The role provides strategic academic leadership to advance research excellence, innovation, and educational provision, aligning with Horizon Europe Cluster 1 and other funding opportunities.

The Professor will lead an international, interdisciplinary research programme, secure substantial external investment, mentor researchers, and drive teaching and curriculum development across

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of internationally excellent research and innovation.
• Proven success in securing and delivering major external funding.
• Experience developing strategic research partnerships across academia, healthcare and industry.
• Experience leading collaborative research programmes and doctoral supervision.
• Excellence in teaching and academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead an internationally recognised, interdisciplinary research programme aligned with Horizon Europe Cluster 1 (Health) and other major funding opportunities.
• Secure substantial external investment and build strategic research consortia across academia, healthcare, industry and public bodies.
• Mentor and develop academic colleagues; lead innovative, research-informed teaching and curriculum development across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels.
• Foster knowledge exchange and engagement with policymakers and professional communities to maximise health and societal impact.

Job description

Organisation/Company TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY DUBLIN Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 12 Dec 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Ireland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Salary: €137,172 to €168,795 in accordance with the full Professor Scale in an Irish Technological University

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to probationary period

Ranked among the Top 5% of higher education institutions worldwide, TU Dublin is Ireland's second largest university, with more than 28,500 students across all disciplines. Home to a dynamic community of over 1,400 researchers and more than 2,000 industry, government and community partners, the University offers a thriving ecosystem for research and innovation. This environment is strengthened by interdisciplinary expertise and access to specialist research infrastructure, advanced facilities and equipment. This role is one of five new Professorships being established at TU Dublin, marking an important new phase in the University's development as a research-intensive institution.

The Professor of Health and Life Sciences will provide strategic academic leadership to advance the University’s research excellence, innovation and educational provision. The role will lead an internationally recognised, interdisciplinary research programme aligned with Horizon Europe Cluster 1 (Health) and other major European, national and international funding opportunities, securing substantial external investment and building strategic research consortia across academia, healthcare, industry and public bodies. The Professor will strengthen research capacity and doctoral education, mentor and develop academic colleagues, and lead innovative, research-informed teaching and curriculum development across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Through national and international partnerships, knowledge exchange, research translation and engagement with policymakers and professional communities, the role will maximise the health, societal and economic impact of research, enhance the University’s reputation and contribute to its strategic priorities, while fostering an ambitious, collaborative, inclusive and high-performing academic culture.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable track record of internationally excellent research and innovation, success in securing and delivering major competitive external funding, and the development of strategic partnerships across academia, healthcare and industry. They will have substantial experience of leading collaborative research programmes and teams, developing researchers through doctoral supervision and mentorship, and delivering measurable impact beyond academia. The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellence in teaching and academic leadership, alongside the interpersonal and communication skills needed to inspire colleagues, foster a collaborative research culture and advance the University’s strategic ambitions in Health and Life Sciences.

At TU Dublin, 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.