Vacancies

Field of work

• Collection and analysis of written records on the cultural role of shellfish in Iceland
• Integration of results with data from other parts of the project
• Dissemination of research results with an emphasis on peer reviewed articles
• Participation in international meetings and conferences     

Qualification requirements

• A PhD-degree in Cultural Studies or a related field, such as ethnology or history 
• Knowledge of and interest in Icelandic culture, sustainability and blue economies is an advantage
• Experience of multidisciplinary and international research projects is an advantage
• Initiative and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Fluency in written and spoken Icelandic and English

Application process

Starting date is 15 February 2026 or earliest thereafter.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• List of publications. The applicant must list up to eight of their most important publications, in relation to this position.
• A letter of motivation in English (one page) outlining the applicant¿s interest in the field and how they intend to conduct their research within the project¿s framework 
• Certificates of education and academic achievements
• Contact information of two referees, emails and phone numbers

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.

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For further information contact

Auður Aðalsteinsdóttir

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Field of work

The position is a part of the doctoral network Visitor monitoring and management in protected and recreational areas: new challenges, novel solutions for the Anthropocene - VIMAS. The two-year position is funded through the EU Horizon Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action. Ten doctoral candidates are recruited for the project.

The position may be in either Geography or Tourism Studies and will focus on sustainable management for future recreational opportunities in and surrounded protected areas, with particular emphasis on improving visitor monitoring and promoting social inclusion. The PhD candidate will examine how nature-based tourism shapes and commodifies nature in protected areas, through the lenses of neoliberalism and environmental justice. Furthermore, how tourism growth challenges the Nordic right of public access and impacts equality, land use, and local communities. The PhD candidate is expected to participate in a training school emphasizing scientific and transferable skills development. In addition, the PhD student will take part in various activities related to the VIMAS network and conduct fieldwork to collect essential data for the project. 

The VIMAS collaboration network consists of seven universities across six Northern European countries and is supported by fourteen partners from industry, public agencies, and applied research institutions in Europe and North America. Further information can be found on the VIMAS website.

Qualification requirements

• M.Sc. degree in Geography, Tourism Studies, or related fields
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team
• Skills to communicate research outcomes in peer-reviewed scientific journals and international conferences
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Proficiency in statistics, ArcGIS, PPGIS and system dynamics is desirable

The applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (e.g., work, studies) in Iceland for more than 12 months in the last 36 months immediately before their recruitment date (requirements from the EU Horizon funder, mobility rule).

Application process

The following documents must accompany the application: 

• Curriculum vitae 
• Cover letter describing how the applicant meets the qualification requirements stated in the advertisement and what they consider they can contribute to the position 
• Certified copies of diplomas and Master thesis
• Contact information for referees 

The selected candidate must send a formal application for PhD studentship at the University of Iceland, and the position is contingent on acceptance into the PhD program.

The position is located at the University of Iceland, Reykjavík. It is expected that the PhD candidate will be physically present on-site in the area. 

All applications will be answered, and applicants will be informed of the outcome once a decision has been made. Applications may remain valid for six months after the application deadline. 

In hiring for positions at the University of Iceland, the University's equality policy is taken into account. Attention is also drawn to the University of Iceland's language policy. 

Since 1911, the University of Iceland has been a leading institution for business and societal progress in Iceland. It is a forward-looking research university and an active participant in international scientific collaboration. 

The University of Iceland is the largest university in the country, offering nearly 400 programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. Approximately 14,000 students are enrolled, including over 2,000 international students. 

More than 1,800 staff members work at the University of Iceland. The university emphasizes attracting a diverse community of employees and students to an international academic environment, where academic freedom, professionalism, equality, diversity, and inclusion are prioritized. 

About the University of Iceland 

Schools, faculties and interdisciplinary studies 

International Staff Services 

Application deadline

For further information contact

Rannveig Ólafsdóttir

ranny@hi.is

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