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Post-doctoral Fellowship

The University of Iceland invites applications for a post-doctoral fellowship at the School of Humanities (Institute of Philosophy) in connection with the research project `Freedom to Make Sense - Embodied, Experiential Inquiry and Research¿, funded by the Icelandic Research Fund (RANNÍS). The full-time position is fixed-term for 2 years.The project Freedom to Make Sense: Embodied, Experiential Inquiry and Research (MakeSense), is a three-year long research project run collaboratively by the University of Iceland and the Iceland University of the Arts. The project, based on philosophy and the cognitive sciences, aims at connecting embodied-experiential and mindful methods of research. Through the program, researchers experiment with methods of accessing lived experience as a source of thinking as a response to an environmental and social crisis that calls for transformative ways of thinking. The project also involves establishing a research and training center which aims at gathering leading scientists and scholars who enact an innovative leap from theories of embodied cognition into research practices enhancing an embodied experiential and mindful approach to complex research issues. The core part of the collaborating team has laid foundations for the project by running a pilot Erasmus+ training program (TECTU www.trainingect.com) since the year of 2021.The principal investigators of the project are Donata Schoeller (University of Iceland and Universität Koblenz), Björn Þorsteinsson (University of Iceland), Sigríður Þorgeirsdóttir (University of Iceland), Guðbjörg R. Jóhannesdóttir (Iceland University of the Arts) og Kristín Valsdóttir (Iceland University of the Arts). Co-proposers from over 20 international partner universities and institutions also take part in the project.Further information about the project can be found on makesense.hi.is

Field of work

The tasks of the post-doctoral fellow include participating in the training of partners, research, attending meetings and workshops, prepare research publications, present papers at scholarly conferences and meetings, and assist with the administration of the project and its events. The post-doctoral researcher will be expected to work with a research team consisting of the project¿s PI¿s, co-proposers and three project managers.

The post-doctoral fellow is expected to work at the project for the most part at the University of Iceland to facilitate the collaboration of the team. The University will assist with applications of visa permits if needed for non-EU/EEA applicants (EU and EEA citizens do not need a work visa). 

Qualification requirements

  • A doctoral degree completed within 6 years from the beginning of the fellowship in a relevant field of the research project (extensions of eligibility window will be considered for career breaks relating to illnesses, maternity or paternity leaves and other related events).
  • Excellent English skills (spoken and written). 
  • Knowledge of Icelandic is considered an advantage
  • Research background relating to the research focus of the project (such as in phenomenology or philosophy of the body) is desirable.

Application process

Preferably, the position should be started shortly after the application process has been completed.

 The application should include: 

  • An academic CV
  • A statement of research intent (up to 500 words)
  • A sample of academic writing (e.g., an article or chapter)
  • Certificates of academic degrees
  • Two or three letters of recommendation with contact information (please ask each referee to email their letter to esmari@hi.is)

For further information please contact Sigríður Þorgeirsdóttir, professor of philosophy, sigrthor@hi.is, or Eiríkur Smári Sigurðsson, Director of Research, School of Humanities, esmari@hi.is.

All applications will be answered and applicants will be informed about the appointment when a decision has been made. Applications may be valid for six months.

Salaries follow the standardised wage agreements between the Association of University Teachers (Félag háskólakennara, www.fh.hi.is) and the Ministry of Finances. 

Appointments to positions at the University of Iceland are made in consideration of the Equal Rights Policy of the University of Iceland. 

The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy.

 Specialized assistance and practical support is offered to all incoming international staff and their families on various issues related to moving to Iceland. More information can be found at the University of Iceland website, International Staff Service.

Application deadline

Application deadline is 15.01.2025

For further information contact

Sigríður Þorgeirsdóttir

sigrthor@hi.is

Eiríkur Smári Sigurðarson

esmari@hi.is

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Postdoctoral position in Mathematics at the Science Institute, University of Iceland

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral post in Mathematics at the Mathematics Division of the Science Institute, University of Iceland.  The Mathematics Division is the forum for research in pure and applied mathematics, mathematical physics, and statistics at the University of Iceland. Members of the Mathematics Division also teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students. 

Field of work

The successful candidate is expected to conduct research in mathematics. 

Qualification requirements

  • Candidates must have completed a doctorate in mathematics or related fields at the commencement of the appointment. 
  • Good English skills, both spoken and written.
  • Good cooperation and communication skills and independent working methods.
     

It is desirable that no more than five years have elapsed from the appointee's completion of a doctorate to the commencement of the appointment. Consideration will be taken of how well the applicant's research fits with the research areas within the Mathematics Division (see the website https://math.hi.is/). 

Application process

Please include the following data with the application:

  • Curriculum Vitae.
  • Bibliography.
  • Certificates of education.
  • A research plan (2-3 pages), if there is a recruitment.
  • Up to five of the applicant's main writings as pdf. documents (or refer to where they are available in electronic form).
  • Information on three individuals who can be contacted for recommendations.

The appointment is temporary for two years starting June 1st  2025, or as agreed upon, with the possibility of a one-year extension. 


All applicants will be informed about the appointment when a decision has been made. Applications are valid for six months beyond the application deadline.


For further information about this position please contact Head of Mathematics Division, Associate Professor Benedikt Steinar Magnússon, bsm@hi.is. 
 

Appointments to positions at the University of Iceland are made in consideration of the Equal Rights Policy of the University of Iceland:  https://english.hi.is/university/university_of_iceland_equality_action_plan

The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy.: https://english.hi.is/university/university_of_iceland_language_policy 


At the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, around 400 people work in research and teaching in the field of engineering and natural sciences. There are about 2,000 students in the department, while at the Faculty of Science, about 400 students study chemistry, physics and mathematics. Of these, about 60 are graduate students in master's and doctoral studies. There are about 40 academic staff in physical sciences, teachers and experts at the Institute of Physical Sciences (EH). The institute is a research platform for teachers, experts and graduate students who conduct basic research in the physical sciences. EH has strong international connections and many research projects are carried out in extensive cooperation between researchers in Iceland and abroad.

Application deadline

Application deadline is 31.01.2025

For further information contact

Benedikt Steinar Magnússon

bsm@hi.is

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