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Institution
University of Limerick
Vacancy Category
Academic
Salary From
€48 435
Salary To
€65 896
Contract Type
Temporary
Vacancy closing date
16 Oct, 2025
Reference
079128
Subject / Area
Psychology
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Assistant Professor in Psychology

Applications are invited for the following position:

Title of Post: Assistant Professor in Psychology

 

JOB SYNOPSIS

If you are seeking an academic career in an inspiring and cohesive Psychology Department that delivers excellent research, teaching, and societal impact, then the specific purpose Assistant Professor position in our department should be of interest to you. The Department’s research profile is characterised by its expertise in the domains of social, health, clinical, and community psychology. Our research leadership is strongly reflected in the track record of successfully securing national and international funding, for example, four European Research Council (ERC) grants in the past five years. These successes are accompanied by the Department’s competitive publication and citation records, indicating that the Department is a national and international leader with enormous potential for research leadership in Europe and beyond. The Department has close to 600 students. It delivers various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and supervises approximately 40 PhD students. The Department is a leader in internationalisation, reflected in the high rate of international staff members and the number of international students. Applicants should have experience conducting high-quality research, as demonstrated by published articles in international ISI-ranked journals of great repute and a good pipeline of studies for publication. Evidence of high-impact publications and awareness of the potential impact of the publications beyond academia is expected. The successful candidate is expected to: • Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels on accredited psychology programmes; • Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research; • Undertake administrative tasks associated with an academic position; • Undertake excellent research.

 

Faculty of Education & Health Sciences

Department of Psychology

Contract Type: Specific Purpose

Salary Scale: €48,435 - €65,896 p.a. pro rata

 

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

 

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:

Dr Jennifer McMahon

Head

Department of Psychology

University of Limerick

Email: hodpsych@ul.ie

 

Application Instructions

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, 16th October 2025.

Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

 

Please note your application must include: 

A letter of introduction and a current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description. 

A completed online application form. 

Please email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

 

Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: University of Limerick Vacancies

Please click on the Apply button below for the full job description and application instructions.

 

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