Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences (Trinity College Dublin)

Institution: Trinity College Dublin – School of Natural Sciences, Discipline of Botany Post Status: Tenure Track (initial 5 years, with potential for permanent appointment upon successful tenure review) Salary: Assistant Professor (109BN) €42,925 – €102,556 per annum Application Deadline: 14 November 2025, 12:00 noon IST Interviews: 8 January 2026 (in person) Contact for Informal Enquiries: Professor Marcus Collier – marcus.collier@tcd.ie Position Overview The School of Natural Sciences and the Discipline of Botany are seeking an Assistant Professor in Plant Biodiversity and Conservation. The successful candidate will: Develop research and teaching programs in plant biodiversity and conservation at national, regional, or global levels Possess strong field skills; expertise in collection-based science is a plus Conduct research that informs biodiversity policy and/or practical conservation actions Use or augment Trinity’s botanical collections (Botanic Garden and Herbarium) in research, teaching, and outreach Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across MSc and BSc programs including: MSc Biodiversity and Conservation MSc Environmental Sciences MSc Smart and Sustainable Cities BSc Moderatorships in Botany, Environmental Science, and Environmental Science & Engineering Opportunity: The position offers potential for future curatorial or directorship roles at the Trinity College Botanic Garden. Candidate Requirements Established research and teaching record in plant biodiversity and conservation Strong publication record appropriate to career stage Ability to contribute to policy-relevant research and practical conservation initiatives Experience in engaging with botanical collections is desirable Application Requirements Applicants must submit the following online via the Trinity Jobs Portal: Cover Letter (1 page) Curriculum Vitae (CV) – including a full publication list Names and contact details of three referees Research Plan (max. 2 pages) – summarizing research for the next 4 years and funding plans Teaching Statement (max. 2 pages) – summarizing teaching experience and approach Note: Applications missing any of these elements may not be considered for shortlisting. Additional Information Trinity College Dublin values equality, diversity, and inclusion Encourages applications from non-traditional career paths, international candidates, and applicants with disabilities Trinity is an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and holds an Athena Swan Silver award Supports work-life balance and family-friendly working environments Further Information about the School: School of Natural Sciences This position is ideal for candidates with strong research and teaching credentials in plant biodiversity, excellent field skills, and a passion for conservation and public engagement. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Institution: Trinity College Dublin – School of Natural Sciences, Discipline of Botany
Post Status: Tenure Track (initial 5 years, with potential for permanent appointment upon successful tenure review)
Salary: Assistant Professor (109BN) €42,925 – €102,556 per annum
Application Deadline: 14 November 2025, 12:00 noon IST
Interviews: 8 January 2026 (in person)
Contact for Informal Enquiries: Professor Marcus Collier – marcus.collier@tcd.ie

Position Overview

The School of Natural Sciences and the Discipline of Botany are seeking an Assistant Professor in Plant Biodiversity and Conservation. The successful candidate will:

Develop research and teaching programs in plant biodiversity and conservation at national, regional, or global levels
Possess strong field skills; expertise in collection-based science is a plus
Conduct research that informs biodiversity policy and/or practical conservation actions
Use or augment Trinity’s botanical collections (Botanic Garden and Herbarium) in research, teaching, and outreach
Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across MSc and BSc programs including:
- MSc Biodiversity and Conservation
- MSc Environmental Sciences
- MSc Smart and Sustainable Cities
- BSc Moderatorships in Botany, Environmental Science, and Environmental Science & Engineering

Opportunity: The position offers potential for future curatorial or directorship roles at the Trinity College Botanic Garden.

Candidate Requirements

Established research and teaching record in plant biodiversity and conservation
Strong publication record appropriate to career stage
Ability to contribute to policy-relevant research and practical conservation initiatives
Experience in engaging with botanical collections is desirable

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following online via the Trinity Jobs Portal:

Cover Letter (1 page)
Curriculum Vitae (CV) – including a full publication list
Names and contact details of three referees
Research Plan (max. 2 pages) – summarizing research for the next 4 years and funding plans
Teaching Statement (max. 2 pages) – summarizing teaching experience and approach

Note: Applications missing any of these elements may not be considered for shortlisting.

Additional Information

Trinity College Dublin values equality, diversity, and inclusion
Encourages applications from non-traditional career paths, international candidates, and applicants with disabilities
Trinity is an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and holds an Athena Swan Silver award
Supports work-life balance and family-friendly working environments

Further Information about the School: School of Natural Sciences

This position is ideal for candidates with strong research and teaching credentials in plant biodiversity, excellent field skills, and a passion for conservation and public engagement.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

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