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Professor of Observational Astrophysics or Cosmology
Job Summary
Category
Tenure and Tenure-track Faculty Positions
Institution
Maynooth University
Department
Physics
Number of Positions Available
1
Work Arrangement
In-Person
In-Person Location(s)
Maynooth
Co. Kildare
Ireland
Job Description
Maynooth University is seeking to appoint an outstanding academic candidate as Professor of Observational Astrophysics or Cosmology in the Department of Physics under the Irish government scheme “SALI”, The Senior Academic Leadership Initiative that aims to address the persistent under-representation of women at senior academic levels in the higher education sector.
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. Current astrophysics research expertise in Maynooth University includes instrument design, observations of star forming regions, theoretical modelling of black hole formation and the large-scale structure of the Universe. Candidates working in related or complementary areas are encouraged to apply. Applicants must demonstrate that they can operate at professorial level, in terms of research and research leadership, including a strong track-record of attracting significant research funding.
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 to contribute to the effective leadership and management of the Department of Physics, the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and the University.
For full details of the role and SALI scheme, please visit the Maynooth University website for more details on the application procedure.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Type
Salary
Currency
365
Compensation Range
$101,445USD to $177,079USD
Included Benefits
This is a pensionable post. Employees of the University will enter into a public sector pension scheme, details of the schemes are available at: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resources/pension-information
Compensation Notes
Employees of the University will be subject to the terms of the University policies and schemes, available on the University website at:
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/university-policies
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resources/policies
Application Details
Application Instructions
Closing Date:
23:30hrs (local Irish time) on 31st March 2025.
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.
A complete application requires the following to be submitted by the closing date:
• Applicant's 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.
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 above. Any applications which
are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by
the system.
Late applications will not be accepted.
23:30hrs (local Irish time) on 31st March 2025.
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.
A complete application requires the following to be submitted by the closing date:
• Applicant's 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.
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 above. Any applications which
are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by
the system.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Link to Online Application
Publication Start Date
2025 Feb 10
Application Deadline
2025 Mar 31
Reference Code
033421