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Laboratory Manager in Translational Medicine and Pediatrics - School of Health Sciences - University of Iceland

A full-time position as laboratory manager is available for applications at the laboratory of a professor in Translational Medicine and Pediatrics within the Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland. The position is temporary for one year, and a lower employment ratio may be considered.The laboratory manager will work in the laboratory of Professor Hans Tómas Björnsson in Translational Medicine and Pediatrics. His research focuses on the development of therapeutic approaches for rare genetic disorders involving the epigenetic system. We are seeking an individual who can contribute to the development of research in translational medicine and pediatrics at the University of Iceland.

Field of work

  • Oversee the daily operations of the research laboratory
  • Training of PhD students
  • Supervision of and work with laboratory animals
  • Assistance in writing scientific papers, progress reports, and grant applications
  • Independent research projects

Qualification requirements

  • Master's or PhD degree in biomedical science/biology, or relevant laboratory experience
  • Ambition, initiative, independence, and precision in work
  • Good general computer skills
  • Strong command of English
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a strong service-oriented mindset

Application process

Starting date is preferably November 15th 2025 or according to agreement. 

Salaries are in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and the Association of University Teachers. 

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 Universitys equality policy is taken into account. Attention is also drawn to the University of Icelands 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, masters, 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. 

For further information: Dr. Hans Tómas Björnsson, professor and Chief Physician, Landspítali - National University Hospital of Iceland - htb@hi.is

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Application deadline

Application deadline is 28.10.2025

For further information contact

Hans Tómas Björnsson

htb@hi.is

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Postdoctoral position: a research of written sources on shellfish

A 2-year full time postdoctoral position in cultural studies is open for application at the University of Iceland¿s Research Centre in Þingeyjarsveit (UIRCÞ) and the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute in Iceland (MFRI). The research is part of the interdisciplinary and international project Marine phycotoxins in the Arctic: an emerging climate change risk (PHATE), funded by Nordforsk.The postdoctoral candidate will collect and analyse Icelandic written records on culturally embedded perceptions of shellfish and food safety. The first year of the postdoctoral research will be conducted at the University of Iceland¿s Research Center in Þingeyjarsveit, which includes work sessions at Mývatn, Þingeyjarsveit. During the second year, the candidate will be hosted at the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute in Hafnarfjörður.Auður Aðalsteinsdóttir, research lector in environmental humanities and director of UIRCÞ, and Sara Harðardóttir, research scientist and specialist in phytoplankton at the MFRI, will host and lead the research in collaboration with Icelandic colleagues and other participants in the PHATE project.

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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Application deadline

Application deadline is 14.11.2025

For further information contact

Auður Aðalsteinsdóttir

audurada@hi.is

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