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About Trinity: Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction Post Summary: The Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Sociology, specifically in the area of Quantitative Sociology, to join us on 1 August 2025. The Department seeks applications from academics who will contribute significantly to our research and teaching excellence in one of the Department’s research streams (https://www.tcd.ie/sociology/research/): Migration, identities and diversity; comparative inequalities, education and families; power, conflict and resistance; digitalisation and social networks. Candidates research portfolio should substantively connect to the Department’s research streams and must demonstrate a strong quantitative research orientation as well as associated research skills. In particular, candidates must demonstrate experience in advanced quantitative approaches such as rigorous causal inference, analysis of longitudinal data, cross-nationally comparative designs, or innovative methodologies from digital social research. The appointee will be expected to contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching and supervision. Moreover, the appointee will engage in wider public and policy debates, as well as to foster collaboration with other Departments in the College and external research bodies. The primary purpose of this post is to contribute to teaching, research and academic service at the Department of Sociology in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin. The successful applicant will have an established record in research in the field of quantitative sociology and will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision. Post status: 5 Year Fixed Term, Tenure Track Hours of Work: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link below: http://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf Salary: This appointment will be made on the Lecturer Full Salary Scale (€41,000 - €98,564 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie) How to apply: In order to assist the selection process, Candidates must submit the following to http://jobs.tcd.ie: 1. Cover letter – 2 x A4 pages maximum 2. Full curriculum vitae to include the names and contact details of 3 referees, 3. Research statement (summarising current research and future research plans) – 2 x A4 pages Maximum 4. Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 x A4 pages maximum) Please Note: Candidates who do not submit the requested information will not be considered for shortlisting. Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dr. Jan Skopek skopekj@tcd.ie Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E:recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.
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