Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Mathematics

Overview

University College Dublin invites applications for a permanent, full-time post of a Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Mathematics within the UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics. The School is the largest of its kind in Ireland, featuring over 70 academic staff members and strong research connections with various industry partners, enterprise networks, and funding sources.

Who can apply

Qualified individuals from all areas of mathematics are welcome to apply for this position. Preference may be given to candidates whose research focuses broadly on algebra, geometry, discrete mathematics, and number theory.

Requirements

The appointee is expected to build and maintain a leading research programme in mathematics, publish work in peer-reviewed academic journals, supervise research students, and draft competitive grant applications for external funding. The research programme should expand upon and integrate with the current areas of mathematical research expertise within the School. Furthermore, candidates must demonstrate a commitment to pursuing excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across the School programmes, and contribute to developing and delivering new programmes.

What you get

The salary for this position is €57,454.37 to €90,980.66 per annum. A separate scale for Lecturer or Assistant Professor Above The Bar applies at €66,055 to €104,600 per annum, with appointments made on scale in accordance with Department of Finance guidelines. Hours of work are prescribed under Public Service Agreements.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon local Irish time on 16th November 2026. Submissions must be completed by this deadline, as in-progress applications are automatically cancelled and late submissions are not accepted.