Vacancies

Field of work

• Advice, development, planning, and writing of grant applications (Grant Writer), particularly for European competitive funds such as Horizon Europe.
• Support and guidance for researchers and international research groups in shaping research ideas and clearly communicating scientific novelty.
• Assistance with the design and writing of work packages and project plans.
• Analysis of grant opportunities in physical sciences, natural sciences, and engineering, along with advice on aligning them with the institute's strategy and priorities.
• Support for building international research collaborations and connections with foreign partners.
• Organization and management of courses, workshops, and educational seminars on grant application writing.

Qualification requirements

• Master's degree in physical sciences, natural sciences, engineering, or related fields; a PhD is an advantage.
• Strong academic insight and the ability to quickly understand scientific concepts and subjects.
• Critical and analytical thinking, with the ability to structure and communicate scientific topics clearly.
• Experience in a university and research environment, along with a good understanding of research practices, terminology, and researcher needs, is an advantage.
• Experience in preparing, writing, structuring, and reviewing large international research grants is an advantage.
• Experience with regulations, evaluation criteria, and application processes of European grants¿including the EU Funding & Tenders Portal¿is an advantage.
• Experience collaborating with diverse, international research teams is an advantage.
• Experience in conducting courses, advising, and guiding specialists is an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English, both spoken and written (academic text).
• Proficiency in Icelandic, both spoken and written, is an advantage.
• Organizational skills, independence, and a service-oriented mindset.

Application process

It is desirable that the successful candidate can start as soon as possible.

Salary is according to the current collective agreement between the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and the Association of University Teachers (Félag háskólakennara).

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 
• Contact information for referees 

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 1,000 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

Hildur Kristmundsdóttir

hildurk@hi.is

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Field of work

• Teach undergraduate courses and courses at the graduate-level in the candidate's area of research specialization
• Supervision of undergraduate and graduate students
• Lead and contribute to research projects in geochemistry and environmental geoscience, utilizing Iceland's unique geological setting
• Contribute to the development and organization of academic programs and faculty administration
• Lead and contribute to the operation and development of geochemistry research laboratories
• Engage in collaborative projects within and outside the University

Qualification requirements

• A doctoral degree in geochemistry, geology, or a related field
• Experience in university-level teaching and student supervision is an advantage
• Research activity in geochemistry and environmental geoscience, commensurate with career stage
• Excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively share and disseminate knowledge
• Ability to teach in Icelandic is an advantage. The successful candidate is required to attain Icelandic language proficiency at B1 level within four years of appointment. The University of Iceland provides support for acquiring the necessary language skills

In hiring decisions, considerations will be given to how well the applicant fits the current conditions and needs of the Faculty of Earth Sciences.

Application process

The expected starting date is no later than August 1st 2027.

The position will be filled for a term of five years, with the possibility of a permanent appointment thereafter, cf. Paragraph 3, Article 31 of the Rules of the University of Iceland No. 569/2009.

The processing of applications, evaluation of candidates` qualifications, and appointment to the position shall follow the provisions of Act No. 85/2008 on Public Universities and the Rules of the University of Iceland No. 569/2009.

Applicants must submit the following documents with their application:

1. A cover letter outlining, among other things, how the applicant meets the qualification requirements
2. Diploma(s) or, where applicable, a certificate of academic record
3. Academic curriculum vitae (CV)
4. List of publications
5. A report on research work and other professional work undertaken
6. A statement of research and teaching plans if appointed
7. Information on potential referees who may be contacted

The application must indicate which of the applicant`s publications, up to eight in total, are considered most significant with regard to the position in question. Applicants should submit only these publications with their application or provide information on where they are electronically accessible. If a submitted work has multiple authors, applicants must clarify their individual contribution to the work. Application materials that cannot be submitted electronically should be sent in two copies to the Science and Innovation Department, University of Iceland, Sæmundargata 2, 101 Reykjavík.

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

Andri Stefánsson

as@hi.is

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Field of work

• Teaching and developing undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics and applied mathematics
• Research in applied mathematics
• Supervising students' final projects
• Securing research grants
• Taking part in running the department and serving on committees for the faculty, the school or the university

Qualification requirements

• A PhD in mathematics, applied mathematics or a related field
• University teaching experience
• International research activity in applied mathematics, shown among other things by publications in international journals
• Good spoken and written English
• Good spoken and written Icelandic is desirable
• Good collaboration and interpersonal skills

The successful candidate should have a strong foundation in mathematics so they can teach courses in a wide range of areas, such as numerical analysis, theoretical statistics and general introductory mathematics courses.

The needs and circumstances of the Department of Mathematics and the Faculty of Physical Sciences will be taken into account in the hiring decision.

Application process

The successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible after the relevant committees have finished their work.

The position will be filled for a term of five years, with the possibility of a permanent appointment thereafter, cf. Paragraph 3, Article 31 of the Rules of the University of Iceland No. 569/2009.

The processing of applications, evaluation of candidates` qualifications, and appointment to the position shall follow the provisions of Act No. 85/2008 on Public Universities and the Rules of the University of Iceland No. 569/2009.

Applicants must submit the following documents with their application:

1. A cover letter outlining, among other things, how the applicant meets the qualification requirements
2. Diploma(s) or, where applicable, a certificate of academic record
3. Academic curriculum vitae (CV)
4. List of publications
5. A report on research work and other professional work undertaken
6. A statement of research and teaching plans if appointed
7. Information on three potential referees who may be contacted

The application must indicate which of the applicant`s publications, up to eight in total, are considered most significant with regard to the position in question. Applicants should submit only these publications with their application or provide information on where they are electronically accessible. If a submitted work has multiple authors, applicants must clarify their individual contribution to the work. Application materials that cannot be submitted electronically should be sent in two copies to the Science and Innovation Department, University of Iceland, Sæmundargata 2, 101 Reykjavík.

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

Anna Helga Jónsdóttir

ahj@hi.is

Ingibjörg Óðinsdóttir

ingaodins@hi.is

Apply now