Assistant Professor in Geography

Overview

The University of Limerick is an enterprising and research-led institution that values curiosity, creativity, and excellence within an inclusive community. The School of History and Geography invites applications for a permanent, full-time Assistant Professor in Physical Geography position on site. The academic group encompasses research strengths in areas such as natural hazards and risk management, climate and environmental change, river management and conservation, geospatial data science, and urban ecosystem services.

Requirements

Applicants must be suitably qualified candidates with expertise in physical geography. The appointee is expected to deliver high quality, research-led teaching in geoinformatics, remote sensing, computational modelling, machine learning, and landscape assessment, while strengthening the research profile of the discipline. Additionally, the successful candidate must compete for international and national research funding aligned with their expertise and the research funding themes of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

What you get

The position offers a salary ranging from €42,988.80 to €58,468.56 per annum, with another reference noting a scale of €49,424 to €67,221 per annum. The appointment is structured as a permanent, full-time contract at the University of Limerick.

How to apply

Interested candidates must submit a completed online application form along with a current curriculum vitae and a letter of introduction demonstrating how they meet the criteria described in the job details. Applications must be completed online before the established deadline.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 18 November 2026. All submissions must be received before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on that day.