Associate Professor in Economics (Environmental Economics)
Advertiser: School of Economics, University College Dublin
Field(s) of specialization: Environmental; Ag. Econ.
Position type(s): Associate Professor
Location of job: UCD School of Economics, Belfield, Dublin, 4, Ireland
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: 2027-09-01
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Salary: 85,864 to 121,260 EUR
Application deadline: 13 Oct 2026 midnight UTC (accepting applications)
Posting end date: 13 Oct 2026
Ad text:

Permanent post of an Associate Professor in Economics (Environmental Economics) within UCD School of Economics.

Applicants must have an active research track record and be an effective communicator capable of excellence in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The successful applicant will be expected to teach (but not exclusively) on UCD’s BSc in Sustainability. Applications from relevant fields such as Environmental Economics, Energy Economics, Climate Change are welcomed.

UCD is Ireland's largest university. Its Economics department is the nation's leading group of academic researchers (https://www.ucd.ie/economics/). Our vibrant, international staff are committed to producing cutting-edge research and providing a world-class education.

95 Associate Professor Salary Scale: €85,864 - €121,260 per annum
Appointment on the scale in accordance with UCD and Department of Finance guidelines.

UCD promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. The School takes a proactive approach to providing a welcoming, flexible environment that promotes excellent teaching, research, and public contribution. We hold an Athena SWAN Bronze certification.

Informal enquiries to Prof. Ben Elsner (econhead@ucd.ie).

Closing date: 12:00hrs noon (local Irish time) on 13th October 2026

Additional information and to apply: https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/

Application procedure

To apply, visit https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/. (See posting for details.)

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