Assistant Professor in Health Policy and Public Health

Job Title : Assistant Professor in Health Policy and Public Health Pay Scale : Lecturer (2012) Merged Closing Date : 29-Apr-2026 12:00 Contact Email : recruit@tcd.ie Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). 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. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030 Post ID: 039026 Post Summary: The primary purpose of this specific-purpose post is to contribute to a full-time position as Assistant Professor in Public Health. The successful applicant will contribute to research and to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the Discipline of Public Health and Primary Care (PHPC). In addition, they will serve as Coordinator of the Addiction Research Network Ireland (ARNI), a national collaborative platform currently in development and to be launched within the Institute of Population Health (IPH). ARNI is led and directed by Professor Jo-Hanna Ivers and is intended to become an internationally connected network facilitating partnerships among academic institutions, policymakers, service providers, individuals with lived and living experience, and citizen scientists. The post holder will work under the strategic leadership of Professor Ivers to coordinate the establishment and launch of ARNI, and to support its subsequent development at national and international levels. The successful candidate will be an excellent academic from addiction science, health policy, public health, health management, or a related social science discipline. They will demonstrate extensive experience in coordinating interdisciplinary and intersectoral research initiatives, alongside substantial postgraduate teaching experience, including postgraduate supervision. A strong track record of research achievement is required, evidenced by high-quality peer-reviewed publications and success in securing competitive research funding. Post status: Specific Purpose Contract The Specific Purpose of this post is for launching, developing and coordinating the Addiction Research Network Ireland (ARNI), within the Institute of Population Health (IPH) and undertake associated research and administrative duties within the School, consistent with the responsibilities of an Assistant Professor. The role will no longer be required on completion of the ARNI project. Hours of Post 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 Assistant Professor Salary Scale (€43,425 - €103,582 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie) How to apply: To assist the selection process, applicants should submit: Cover letter (1x A4 page) Full curriculum vitae including a list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (e-mail addresses) Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach - 2 pages maximum) Research plan (summarising areas of research interest - 2 pages maximum) Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Please see the Job Description below for this position. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Jo-Hanna Ivers at jivers@tcd.ie Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at recruit@tcd.ie  and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. Our Values - putting our words into action Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work–life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment. Further Information Filesize Job Spec - 039026.pdf 206 Information for Applicants.pdf 465.5 Return to Search Apply for Job