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The School of Physics at Trinity College, Dublin is seeking candidates for the position of Teaching Fellow in Physics (0.8 FTE). The appointment will commence on August 1st 2026 and is expected to be for a duration of one year. This is a teaching position but involves opportunities to take part in the school’s research activities. Successful candidates will be required to contribute at all levels of teaching and supervision undertaken by the School within their areas of competence.
Application Procedure• Applicants should submit the following documentation via email to Dr Niamh McGoldrick (
[email protected]) indicating “Teaching Fellow in Physics” in the subject line by 12pm, 10th July 2026.
In order to assist the selection process, applicants should email:
- A comprehensive curriculum vitae (including a full list of previous teaching experience) with details of 3 referees.
- A teaching statement (1 page max) and
- A cover letter (no more than two A4 pages)
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Professor Cormac McGuinness, Director of Undergraduate Teaching and Learning, School of Physics.
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