Professor A – Observational Astrophysics or Cosmology (Permanent) - Department(s) of Theoretical Physics & Experimental Physics
Maynooth University is seeking to appoint an outstanding academic as Professor in Observational Astrophysics or Cosmology. The successful applicant will contribute to, and strengthen, existing capabilities of the Departments of Theoretical Physics and Experimental Physics. Applicants should have a clearly articulated and ambitious program of research and teaching that aligns with our aims and policy responses in line with strategic national and international priorities and Ireland’s membership of the European Space Agency and the European Southern Observatory.
The recruitment of a high-profile academic to this strategic area of Observational Astrophysics and Cosmology will augment our international reputation in research and teaching by drawing together, consolidating and building upon existing Maynooth University strengths in areas of Astrophysics and Cosmology. Candidates who combine these areas of study with teaching skills are also welcomed.
Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary university goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. Professors will be expected to provide significant intellectual leadership, through a demonstrated commitment to both education and research, and, also, to contribute to the effective leadership and management of the physics departments, faculty and the university.
Application Instructions
Application Procedure
As this is a dedicated Call under the Senior Academic Leadership Initiative it is an open competition for which both internal and external candidates will be eligible to apply.
Applicants will be required to submit a statement, not exceeding 300 words, outlining how they meet the stated objectives of Senior Academic Leadership Initiative, or detail any exceptional circumstances as to why they should be considered for this post, see section 3 of Appendix 1 for further details. The statement provided will form part of the initial eligibility screening process for this particular post.
Please note all applications must be made via our Online Recruitment Portal at the following link:
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resources/vacancies
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified below. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
A complete application requires the following to be submitted by the closing date:
- Applicants personal details;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Cover letter;
- Statement, not exceeding 300 words, articulating why the candidate should be considered under the Senior Academic Leadership Initiative;
- A statement of proposed research (5 pages max)
- Qualification details;
- Reference details.
Closing Date:
23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday 3 July 2022
Maynooth University reserves the right to extend this deadline if necessary.
Late applications will not be accepted.