Vacancies

Field of work

• Oversee and teach courses in life sciences, covering the function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. One position has, among these, a dedicated focus on neuroscience. 
• Establish an independent research program in their area of expertise, including the supervision of graduate students.
• Participate in committee work and other administrative tasks.

Qualification requirements

• A PhD degree in life sciences or equivalent and experience in accordance with international standards for the position, confirmed by an evaluation committee.
• Active research in life sciences.
• Teaching experience at the university-level and supervision of graduate students is desirable.
• Strong collaboration skills and interpersonal communication abilities are required.
• Applicants must be able to teach and communicate with staff and students in Icelandic (following a grace period) and English.

Application process

Salary is according to the current collective agreement between the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and the Icelandic Association of University Teachers.

The hiring process will aim to match the candidate's qualifications with the circumstances and needs of the Faculty of Medicine.

The successful candidate will be hired for five years with the possibility of a permanent contract at the end of this period, cf. paragraph 3, Article 31 of the Regulation for the University of Iceland no. 569/2009. 

Ideally, the successful candidate will start work as soon as possible or after further agreement, after the hiring committee has fulfilled its responsibilities. 

Required Documents:

Applicants are required to submit the following documents with their application: 

• Cover letter stating how the applicant meets the qualification requirements.
• Certificates of education or, where applicable, documentation of academic achievements.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• List of publications.
• Report on scholarly work and other work carried out.
• Outline of proposed research and teaching plan. 
• Contact information for three referees willing to provide a reference. 

The applicant must list up to eight of their most important publications, in relation to this position. The applicant must include a copy of these publications with the application or indicate where they can be accessed electronically. When multiple authors are listed on a publication, the applicant must include an account of their contribution to the publication. Applications and accompanying documents, which are not submitted in electronic form, must be sent in duplicate to the Division of Science and Innovation, University of Iceland, Main Building, Saemundargata 2, 102 Reykjavik, Iceland.

Additional Information:

Processing of applications, evaluation of applicants' competence and hiring shall be in accordance with the Act on Public Higher Education Institutions no. 85/2008 and the Regulation for the University of Iceland no. 569/2009. 

All applications will be answered, and applicants will be informed about the appointment when a decision has been made. Applications are stored for six months after the application deadline.

Appointments to positions at the University of Iceland are made in consideration of the Equality Action Plan of the University of Iceland.

The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy . 

Within the University of Iceland, there are five academic fields and a total of 25 faculties. The university offers diverse programs at all levels and is the only university in the country that provides undergraduate and postgraduate education across all major academic disciplines. Additionally, the University of Iceland is a strong research university on an international scale, with its scholars receiving numerous global recognitions for their scientific work.

The School of Health Sciences at the University of Iceland is at the forefront of healthcare in Iceland, playing a key role in the development of the Icelandic healthcare system through the education of healthcare professionals. The country's leading experts in health sciences contribute to teaching and research in this field.

Application deadline

For further information contact

Sveinn Hákon Harðarson

sveinnha@hi.is

8490347

Sædís Sævarsdóttir

saedis@hi.is

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