Assistant Professor in Sociology
Trinity College Dublin seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Quantitative Sociology.
Best for:Best for quantitative sociologists and computational social scientists with a strong publication record and expertise in advanced methodological approaches.
Overview
The Department of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin invites applications for a full-time, 5-year fixed-term tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Quantitative Sociology, commencing in August 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to research and teaching excellence across the department's core streams, including migration, social networks, and comparative inequalities. Responsibilities include teaching and supervising at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, producing high-impact scholarship, and engaging in public and policy debates. Applicants must possess strong quantitative expertise and a commitment to rigorous methodological innovation.
What you'll do
- Conduct rigorous and innovative quantitative research within one or more departmental research streams.
- Publish high-impact scholarship in international, peer-reviewed academic journals.
- Deliver engaging lectures, seminars, and tutorials at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Supervise student research theses and projects across multiple academic cycles.
- Engage actively in public discussions, policy debates, and collaborative research initiatives with external partners.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Sociology or a closely related discipline
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Evidence of high-impact scholarship in international, peer-reviewed journals relative to career stage
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced quantitative methodologies such as causal inference or longitudinal data analysis
- Strong research agenda evidenced by a robust publication record in international peer-reviewed journals
- Prior experience in teaching and academic supervision at the university level
- Ability to contribute to departmental research streams including migration, inequalities, or digital society
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-20 (Europe/Dublin)
Candidates must submit their application online through the Trinity Jobs Portal. The complete application package must include a cover letter, a full curriculum vitae with references, a research statement, and a teaching statement. Incomplete submissions will not be considered for shortlisting.
- Cover letter
- CV
- 3 reference contacts
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
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