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Applications are now invited for the position of #003387 Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering (Sustainable Energy Systems), Permanent Contract
Role Profile
The School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering is seeking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering (Sustainable Energy Systems). The successful candidate should be motivated to lead and develop modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in the broad areas of sustainable energy systems and design, as well as core mechanical engineering modules. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience in teaching and have established a track record in research. The successful candidate will be expected to align with or complement research and knowledge transfer activities with DCU’s Centre for Decarbonisation, Sustainability and Innovation (DESI). The School’s research activities currently encompass the water-energy nexus, desalination and wastewater treatment, renewable energy and decarbonisation, and energy efficiency for buildings, factories and data centres.
The successful candidate must be capable of conducting independent and collaborative research within the scope of the mechanical and sustainability engineering discipline, obtaining external research funding, and publishing in high-impact journals. They will also be expected to contribute directly to undergraduate and Master’s level programmes through research-led teaching, on-line delivery modes, supervision of laboratory sessions, student mentoring and supervision of capstones projects. Our mechanical engineering programmes prepare graduates with the knowledge and competence to meet the interdisciplinary challenges of thermodynamic energy analysis, life cycle analysis and sustainable energy system design. The successful candidate will be expected to support the School in implementing an innovative curriculum project, ensuring an industry-engaged, research-led approach, with integration of challenge-based learning, digital tools and hybrid delivery. Broader implementation of teaching approaches into other target programmes in the School, and engaging with university-wide elements of the initiative is also required including cross-faculty cooperation, project evaluation and reporting.
Reporting to the Head of School, the Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering (Sustainable Energy Systems) will work closely with other colleagues, the Teaching Convenor, the Research Convenor, Associate Dean of Teaching & Learning and the Associate Dean for Research, as well as industry partners. Building positive relationships with professional support staff and technical and pedagogy specialists and engagement with key stakeholders within and outside of DCU is an important part of this role.
Please see the attached job description which outlines the responsibilities associated with the role and the qualifications and experience required.
Salary Scale:
Assistant Professor - €64,583 - €103,501
Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.
Closing date: Friday, 12th June 2026
Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:
Dr Garrett McGuinness, Head of School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Computing, Dublin City University.
Email: garrett.mcguiness@dcu.ie
Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.
Application Procedure:
Please submit your application through the online system at www.dcu.ie/people/jobs, in order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload:
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter
3) Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the Vacancy).
Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.
Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer. In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 – 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes. The University’s Athena SWAN Silver Award signifies the University’s commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs
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