University of Iceland Post-doc grants

The University of Iceland announces postdoctoral jobs, awarded for up to three years. The grants are intended for researchers who have completed their PhD in the last seven years including those who will graduate before July 1st 2023. Time spent on sick leave or parental leave is considered regarding the period since completing the PhD. 

A special committee appointed by the rector will be responsible for evaluating and ranking applications and awarding the grants. The committee is composed of a one representative from each of the schools from the University of Iceland. Evaluation of applications shall be based first and foremost on the applicant's research proposal and publications, with consideration of the time elapsed since completing a PhD. The selection of applicants will be equal between the individual schools, as possible. The schools at the University of Iceland are the School of Social Sciences, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities, School of Education and School of Engineering and Natural Sciences.

Applications must include
i) general research proposal, the proposal shall also include scientific innovation, value and objectives of the research,
ii) CV and list of publications,
iii) copy of PhD diploma or a letter from their university confirming upcoming doctoral thesis defense before July 1, 2023 (from supervisor and/or relevant faculty),
iv) a statement of support from the University of Iceland school/faculty/institute confirming that the applicant will have access to the necessary facilities and equipment (see template). All supporting documents shall be in PDF format.

Applicants are also requested to arrange for two experts to submit a letter of reference on the quality of the applicant‘s research and his/hers ability to perform the proposed  postdoctoral research. It is preferred that one of the reviewer was associated with the applicant‘s doctoral thesis. Letters of reference are to be emailed in PDF format directly to rannsoknasjodir@hi.is before the application deadline.  

The application deadline is January 6th 2023. Successful applicants should be able to start work no later than September 2023.

All applications will be answered, and applicants will be notified of the decision when it has been made. Applications will be valid for six months from the end of the application deadline. 

Salary will be in accordance with the wage agreement between the Minister of Finance and the relevant trade union. 

Appointments at the University of Iceland consider the Equal Rights Policy.

Please also note the University of Iceland Language Policy.

For further information, including directions for obtaining statements of support, please contact the Division of Science and Innovation (rannsoknasjodir@hi.is). 

Applications should be submitted online; the application form and instructions can be found below.

Application form for the 2023 University of Iceland Recruitment fund - application deadline has passed. 

• A special committee appointed by the rector will be responsible for evaluating and ranking applications and awarding the grants. The committee is composed of a one representative from each of the schools from the University of Iceland. 
• Evaluation of applications shall be based first and foremost on the applicant's research proposal and publications, with consideration of the time elapsed since completing a PhD. 
• The selection of applicants will be equal between the individual schools, as possible. 
• The schools at the University of Iceland are the School of Social Sciences, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities, School of Education and School of Engineering and Natural Sciences.

Applications must include

1. general research proposal, the proposal shall also include scientific innovation, value and objectives of the research,
2. CV and list of publications,
3. copy of PhD diploma or a letter from their university confirming upcoming doctoral thesis defense before July 1, 2023 (from supervisor and/or relevant faculty),
4. a statement of support from the University of Iceland school/faculty/institute confirming that the applicant will have access to the necessary facilities and equipment (see template).

• All supporting documents shall be in PDF format. 
• Applicants are also requested to arrange for two experts to submit a letter of reference on  the quality of the applicant‘s research and his/hers ability to perform the proposed postdoctoral research.
• It is preferred that one of the reviewer was associated with the applicant‘s doctoral thesis.
• Letters of reference are to be emailed in PDF format directly to rannsoknasjodir@hi.is before the application deadline. 

Contact the Division of Science and Innovation for further information.

Instructions

Statement of support - template

Example of statement of support

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Sif Einarsdóttir, chairperson
Aðalheiður Jóhannsdóttir, The School of Social Sciences
Þórhallur Ingi Halldórsson, The School of Health Sciences
Svavar Hrafn Svavarsson, The School of Humanities
Amalía Björnsdóttir, The School of Education
Tómas Philip Rúnarsson, The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences