FacultyStructural Biology
Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Protein Structural Biology
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Posted August 10, 2026
About This Position
Permanent Post (Commencing 1st January 2027, or shortly thereafter)
Applications are invited for a permanent post of a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Protein Structural Biology within UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science.
The UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science is offering a permanent, full-time Lectureship/Assistant Professorship to contribute to our taught undergraduate (BSc) and postgraduate (MSc) programmes, with a primary focus in the area of Biochemistry (BSc). It is expected that the successful candidate will provide leadership and expertise in the implementation of research in protein biochemistry with a specific focus on structural biology applying experimental and/or computational approaches. The university is in the process of installing cryo-electron microscopy infrastructure (including a 200 kV cryo-TEM) within a purpose built imaging facility that will operate as a national unit for protein structure studies. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research plan contributing to maximising the potential of this unit.
95 Lecturer / Assistant Professor _ 2010 Salary Scale: €66,055 - €104,600 per annum
Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines
Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 25th August 2026.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow link below:
https://www.ucd.ie/hr/t4media/Academic%20Contract.pdf
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Position TypeFaculty
FieldStructural Biology
LocationDublin, Ireland
Salary€66,055 – €104,600
PostedAugust 10, 2026
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