Vacancies

Field of work

• Research at high international standards and publish peer-reviewed scientific articles
• Attracting externally funded research grants
• Supervision of graduate students 
• Teaching and developing the curriculum in undergraduate and graduate studies
• Academic service and administrative work

Qualification requirements

• PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field
• Research experience in their specialties and publications of peer-reviewed scientific articles in the area
• University-level teaching experience is desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

The hiring process will focus on identifying candidates who are best suited to the circumstances and needs of the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the School of Engineering and Naturals Sciences.

Application process

The tentative starting date is August 1^st, 2024, although not until after the work of the committees involved in the recruitment process is finished.

Applicants are required to submit the following documents with their application:

1. Cover letter where it is stated how the applicant meets the qualification requirements
2. Certificates of education
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. List of publications
5. Report on scientific contributions and other work they have carried out
6. Outline of proposed research and teaching plan, if hired
7. Contact Information for referees willing to provide a reference

The applicant must list up to eight of their most important publications, in relation to this position. The applicant must include a copy of these publications along with the application or indicate where they can be accessed electronically. When multiple authors are listed on a publication, the applicant must include an account of their contribution to the publication. Applications and accompanying documents, that are not submitted in electronic form, must be sent in duplicate to the Division of Science and Innovation, University of Iceland, Main Building, Sæmundargata 2, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland.

The successful candidate will be hired for five years with the possibility of a permanent contract at the end of this period, cf. paragraph 3, Article 31 of the Regulation for the University of Iceland no. 569/2009.

Processing of applications, evaluation of applicants' competence and hiring shall be in accordance with the Act on Public Higher Education Institutions no. 85/2008 and the Regulation for the University of Iceland no. 569/2009.

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 Equal Rights Policy of the University of Iceland.

The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy.

The University of Iceland is the largest academic institute in Iceland. Engineering and technology is ranked within the top 250 universities in the world by Times Higher Education. The University of Iceland is listed in 8^th place on ShanghaiRanking in the field of remote sensing and the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering is in 51^st - 75^th place on the same list; the highest ranking of all Faculties at the University. The university's values are academic freedom, professionalism, and equality. There is an emphasis on flexibility and employee participation in developing study programs and research. At the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences, about 400 are employed in research and teaching. The School offers an international working environment and a quarter of employees and graduate students are international.

The school has around 2000 students and at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, there are approximately 150 students. Thereof are 11 graduate students, both M.Sc. and PhD. The academic employees of the faculty are currently 8 in total.

Application deadline

Application deadline is 15.12.2023

For further information contact

Lotta María Ellingsen

lotta@hi.is

Ingibjörg Óðinsdóttir

ingaodins@hi.is

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Field of work

The goal of the PhD project is to improve user-guided development and training, mobility, balance, safety, comfort, and long-term health related quality of life of active prosthesis users. This project is a component of a larger research project to design, build and test a prosthetic foot and knee system that provides myoelectric (EMG) intent control with sensory feedback. 

Qualification requirements

• M.Sc. degree in a relevant field of Health Sciences, such as (not limited to) physical or occupational therapy, psychology, behavior analysis, clinical social work, medicine, nursing, or neuroscience.   
• Independence and ability to work in a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Understanding of or experience of multiple research methods (qual/quan/Single-Subject) is an advantage. 

Application process

The selected candidate must send a formal application for PhD studentship at the University of Iceland within one month after being offered the position.

The PhD student position starts no later than March 1^st 2024.

Applications should include 

i) a cover letter, 

ii) a CV (stating relevant work experience and a list of publications if any), 

iii) copies of university diplomas (BS and MS), course listings with grade information (in English), 

iv) a one-page statement of research interests, 

v) names and full contact information of two professional referees (including their relationship to the applicant).

All applications will be answered, and applicants will be informed about the appointment when a decision has been made. Applications are valid in the system for 6 months after the application deadline.

The University of Iceland follows its equal rights policy when hiring candidates https://english.hi.is/university/equal_rights_policy 

Application deadline

Application deadline is 29.12.2023

For further information contact

Kristín Briem

kbriem@hi.is

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Field of work

Nýjum lektor er ætlað að kenna námskeið um gagnrýna hugsun og sögu sálfræðinnar og leiðbeina nemendum í lokaverkefnum á grunn- og framhaldsstigi. Lektorinn mun hafa umsjón með og sinna kennslu í fjölmennum námskeiðum í grunnnámi. Starfið er ekki afmarkað við tiltekið sérsvið innan sálfræðinnar en lektornum er ætlað að stunda rannsóknir á sínu sérsviði, taka virkan þátt í nefndarstörfum deildar, kenna í námskeiðum og leiðbeina nemendum í rannsóknaverkefnum.

Qualification requirements

• Doktorspróf í sálfræði
• Umsækjendur skulu hafa birt rannsóknir sínar á viðurkenndum vettvangi og hafa skýra framtíðarsýn um rannsóknir á því sviði.
• Reynsla af kennslu á háskólastigi. Æskilegt er að viðkomandi hafi reynslu af kennslu námskeiða um gagnrýna hugsun og sögu sálfræðinnar og að leiðbeina nemendum í lokaverkefni á háskólastigi. 
• Reynsla af stjórnun er æskileg.
• Góð samstarfshæfni og lipurð í mannlegum samskiptum. 
• Gott vald á íslensku og ensku, bæði í ræðu og riti. 

Application process

Við ráðningu verður miðað við að einstaklingurinn sem hlýtur starfið falli sem best að aðstæðum og þörfum Sálfræðideildar.

Umsækjendur skulu láta eftirfarandi gögn fylgja umsókn sinni:

1. Kynningarbréf þar sem m.a. kemur fram hvernig umsækjandi uppfyllir hæfnikröfur.
2. Prófskírteini eða eftir atvikum vottorð um námsferil.
3. Akademíska feriskrá (Curriculum Vitae).
4. Ritaskrá.
5. Skýrslu um vísindastörf og önnur störf sem þeir hafa unnið.
6. Greinargerð um rannsókna- og kennsluáform ef til ráðningar kemur.
7. Upplýsingar um mögulega umsagnaraðila sem hafa má samband við. 

Í umsókn skal koma fram hver ritverka sinna, allt að átta talsins, umsækjandi telur veigamest með tilliti til þess starfs sem um ræðir. Umsækjandi sendir eingöngu þessi ritverk sín með umsókn eða vísar til þess hvar þau eru aðgengileg á rafrænu formi. Þegar fleiri en einn höfundur stendur að innsendu ritverki skulu umsækjendur gera grein fyrir framlagi sínu til verksins. Umsóknargögnum sem ekki er hægt að skila rafrænt skal skila í tvíriti til Vísinda- og nýsköpunarsviðs Háskóla Íslands, Sæmundargötu 2, 101 Reykjavík. 

Ráðið verður í starfið til fimm ára, með möguleika á ótímabundinni ráðningu að þeim tíma liðnum sbr. 3. mgr. 31. gr. reglna fyrir Háskóla Íslands nr. 569/2009.

Um meðferð umsókna, mat á hæfi umsækjenda og ráðningu í starfið er farið eftir ákvæðum laga nr. 85/2008 um opinbera háskóla og reglna um Háskóla Íslands nr. 569/2009.

Öllum umsóknum verður svarað og umsækjendum tilkynnt um ráðstöfun starfsins þegar ákvörðun hefur verið tekin. Umsóknir geta gilt í sex mánuði frá lokum umsóknarfrests.

Við ráðningu í störf í Háskóla Íslands er tekið mið af jafnréttisáætlun skólans, sjá hér: http://www.hi.is/haskolinn/jafnrettisaaetlun#markmid2  

Vakin er athygli á málstefnu Háskóla Íslands, sjá hér: https://www.hi.is/haskolinn/malstefna_haskola_islands 

Heilbrigðisvísindasvið er eitt af fimm fræðasviðum Háskóla Íslands. Innan sviðsins eru sex deildir; Hjúkrunar- og ljósmóðurfræðideild, Lyfjafræðideild, Læknadeild, Matvæla- og næringarfræðideild, Sálfræðideild og Tannlæknadeild. Starfsmenn sviðsins eru um 300 og nemendur um 2200. 

Sálfræðideild sinnir kennslu í bæði í grunn- og framhaldsnámi. Nítján fastir kennarar og fjöldi stundakennara kenna um 700 nemendum í grunn- og framhaldsnámi. BS-námið byggist á námskeiðum í hefðbundnum undirgreinum sálfræðinnar með sterka áherslu á rannsóknaaðferðir og verklega reynslu. Í framhaldsnámi er hvort tveggja, starfsréttindanám í sálfræði og rannsóknartengt nám. Árlega brautskrást rúmlega hundrað nemendur úr Sálfræðideild. Kennarar deildarinnar eru virkir í rannsóknum í sálfræði á Íslandi og í erlendu samstarfi. 

Háskóli Íslands er stærsta kennslu-, rannsókna- og vísindastofnun Íslands og eini skólinn hérlendis sem er á báðum virtustu matslistunum yfir bestu háskóla heims, Times Higher Education World University Rankings og Shanghai Ranking.

Application deadline

Application deadline is 05.01.2024

For further information contact

Ragnar Pétur Ólafsson

ragnarpo@hi.is

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Field of work

The PhD student will join the CMBeam team (http://cmbeam.com/). Our primary aim is to develop algorithms, measurement systems, and methodologies that benefit in the design and calibration of next-generation telescopes used to study the cosmic microwave background (CMB).

Future experiments mapping the cosmic microwave background (CMB) are designed to revolutionize our understanding of the infant universe, the standard model of particle physics, structure formation, and the nature of dark matter. A key effort involves furthering our understanding of the birth of the first stars and the properties of neutrinos.

Today, several experiments are quantifying the polarization of the cosmic microwave background (CMB). Among these experiments is Taurus, a stratospheric payload that is expected to deploy from Wanaka, New Zealand, in 2027. The Taurus superpressure balloon experiment, funded by NASA, is designed to provide state-of-the-art data on the large-scale polarization of the cosmic microwave background andGalactic foregrounds. These data help us understand measurement conducted by the flagship CMB experiment of the last decade, the Planck satellite, and provide an invaluable insight for ground-based CMB observatories that are now coming online.

The student is expected to collaborate with other physicists, both at the University of Iceland, as well as other institutions across the world, including Europe, the US, and Japan. The student will work under the guidance of Prof. Jon E. Gudmundsson.

The PhD work can have components from a combination of instrumentation, microwave measurement techniques, and data-analysis.

Qualification requirements

• Master's degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, applied mathematics or related subjects.
• A good programming background in Python (or similar programming language).
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both individually and in groups.
• Experience with the design and assembly of electronics and/or any other engineering devices is beneficial.
• Experience using Unix-like operating systems and the distributed computing is beneficial.

The hiring is contingent on the candidate applying formally for the PhD program at the University of Iceland at the corresponding department and that the application is approved by the faculty.

Application process

The student is expected to begin the studies no later than September 2024.

Application process

Applications must include:

• CV (including any publications).
• A research statement (roughly one page of text), explaining why you would like to join us in this project and what you may contribute to the project.
• Course transcript from bachelor and master's work. A copy is sufficient; an official translation is not necessary at this stage. 
• A half page about your research interests and your strength.
• Names and contact information (workplace and email address) of 2-3 individuals willing to provide a letter of reference.
• If possible, a digital copy of the master's thesis text (no matter what language) and/or any publications or previous thesis that the student has written.

All applicants will be informed about the results when a decision has been made. The application can be valid for six months from the end of the application deadline.

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/node/50017

The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy. https://english.hi.is/node/24581/

The University of Iceland is the largest teaching, research and science institute in Iceland. The University of Iceland is a flourishing community of knowledge and is a very dynamic and interesting workplace. Our values are academic freedom, professionalism and equality. The University strives to provide flexibility and encourages participation in the development of the study programs and research in all fields within the realm of the University. The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences employs approximately 390 people involved with teaching and research. The School offers an international working environment, where currently about quarter of all employees and graduate students are international, and that number is increasing each year. The school has around 2000 students and numerous graduate students. The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences is proud of its diversity and reform-minded environment where knowledge acquisition and sharing are paramount.

Application deadline

Application deadline is 15.01.2024

For further information contact

Jón Emil Guðmundsson

jegudmunds@hi.is

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Field of work

The primary aim of CMBeam (http://cmbeam.com/) is to develop advanced algorithms, measurement systems, and methodologies that are critical to the design and calibration of next-generation telescopes used to study the cosmic microwave background (CMB). Our efforts include the construction a state-of-the-art cryogenic holography facility for the purposes of testing optical systems of current and future experiments.

These efforts can be developed in the context of existing CMB experiments that group members are participating in, including but not limited to the Simons Observatory, the Taurus balloon-borne experiment, and LiteBIRD.

The postdoctoral researcher is expected to collaborate with other physicists, both at the University of Iceland, as well as other institutions across the world, including Europe, the US, and Japan.

The proposed work can have components from a combination of instrumentation, microwave measurement techniques, pipeline development, and data-analysis.

Qualification requirements

• A PhD degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, applied mathematics or related subjects.
• A strong programming background in Python (or similar programming language).
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both individually and in groups.
• Experience with the design and assembly of cryogenic equipment, electronics and/or any other engineering devices is beneficial.
• Experience using Unix-like operating systems and the distributed computing is beneficial.

Application process

The postdoctoral researcher is expected to join the group in September 2024, but it would be possible to start earlier.

Application process

Applications must include:

• CV and publication list.
• A research statement describing the candidate's research background, future plans and how these relate to the CMBeam project (ca. 1 page).
• Course transcript from bachelor, master's, and PhD work.
• Names and contact information (workplace and email address) of 3 individuals willing to provide a letter of reference.
• Applicants are invited to include a PDF copy of their PhD thesis as well as any relevant publications (max 5 documents).

All applicants will be informed about the results when a decision has been made. The application can be valid for six months from the end of the application deadline.

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/node/50017

The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy. https://english.hi.is/node/24581/

The University of Iceland is the largest teaching, research and science institute in Iceland. The University of Iceland is a flourishing community of knowledge and is a very dynamic and interesting workplace. Our values are academic freedom, professionalism and equality. The University strives to provide flexibility and encourages participation in the development of the study programs and research in all fields within the realm of the University. The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences employs approximately 390 people involved with teaching and research. The School offers an international working environment, where currently about quarter of all employees and graduate students are international, and that number is increasing each year. The school has around 2000 students and numerous graduate students. The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences is proud of its diversity and reform-minded environment where knowledge acquisition and sharing are paramount.

Application deadline

Application deadline is 15.01.2024

For further information contact

Jón Emil Guðmundsson

jegudmunds@hi.is

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Field of work

The project: Persistent organic biradicals for dynamic nuclear polarization

Stable organic radicals have numerous applications, ranging from polymer chemistry to spectroscopic studies. We have extensive experience in our laboratory in the synthesis of radicals as reporter groups for electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy and incorporation of such labels into specific positions of DNA and RNA. In recent years, we have been working on preparation of biradicals for increasing the sensitivity of NMR spectroscopy through the new and exciting field of Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP). The aim of this project is to use the tools of organic synthesis to prepare new radicals with the aim of further improving the sensitivity of NMR through DNP, in particular at very high fields. These studies will be carried out in collaboration with scientists in France, Switzerland and USA, which offers the candidate a possibility for short research visits abroad.

The research group

The supervisor will be Dr. Snorri Th. Sigurdsson, Professor of Chemistry at the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences (https://scholar.google.com.br/citations?user=Ao9HoBUAAAAJ&hl=en). The research group is located at the Science Institute of the University of Iceland. Information about The Sigurdsson Group can be found at our website  (https://snorrisi.hi.is) and the details of our research activities in our list of publications.

Qualification requirements

• MSc degree in Organic Chemistry
• Experience in multistep organic synthesis is preferred
• Initiative and motivation to excel
• Capability to work independently and in a team
• Good knowledge in English, both written and spoken

The selected candidate must send a formal application for PhD studentship at the University of Iceland.

Application process

It is preferred that the candidate is able to start as soon as possible.

The application should include:

• A cover letter explaining how the applicants meet the requirements, their interest in the project and how they can contribute to the research (max one page)
• Curriculum vitae (max three pages)
• List of publications
• Certificates of education (BS, MS) and distribution of grades
• Contact information for two previous supervisors/teachers (including information on their relationship to the applicant) that are willing to provide letters of recommendation

All applications will be answered and applicants will be informed about the appointment when a decision has been made. Applications are valid in the system for six months after the application deadline. 

Appointments to positions at the University of Iceland are made in consideration of the Equal Rights Policy of the University of Iceland. http://www.hi.is/haskolinn/jafnrettisaaetlun#markmid2

The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy. https://www.hi.is/haskolinn/malstefna_haskola_islands

The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences employs approximately 360 people in academic positions. The School offers an international working environment, with the number of international employees and students increasing each year. Currently about quarter of all employees and graduate students are international. There are around 2900 students at the School, divided into six faculties, including approximately 350 MS students and 150 doctoral students. Research institutes at the School are the Science Institute that divides into the Institute of Earth Sciences and Institute of Physical Sciences, Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences, Engineering Research Institute and the Institute for Sustainability Studies which is an interdisciplinary institute and belongs to the five schools of the University of Iceland.

More information about the University of Iceland can be found here.

Application deadline

Application deadline is 11.12.2023

For further information contact

Snorri Þór Sigurðsson

snorrisi@hi.is

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Field of work

The proposed research is to investigate if volitional muscle activation captured via surface electromyography (sEMG) with tactile feedback can provide users of lower limb prosthetics with effective control for specific functional tasks. The goal of the PhD project is to assess the viability of using an advanced technique, originally developed for upper limp amputees, for transfemoral amputees (TFAs). The technique uses sophisticated myoelectrical pattern recognition from surface EMG signals, combined with haptic feedback, to enhance control for transfemoral amputees.

Qualification requirements

• M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field with a focus on biomechanics or mechatronics.
• Advanced technical skills in the design and fabrication of mechanical and mechatronic systems, including proficiency with CAD software.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Previous work with EMG signal processing, machine learning techniques and pattern recognition is an advantage.

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.

Application process

Applications should include i) a cover letter, ii) a CV (stating relevant work experience and a list of publications if any), iii) copies of university diplomas (BS and MS), course listings with grade information (in English), iv) a one-page statement of research interests, v) names and full contact information of two professional referees (including their relationship to the applicant).

All applications will be answered, and applicants will be notified of the job placement once a decision has been made. Applications can be valid for up to six months from the end of the application deadline.

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/node/50017

The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy - https://english.hi.is/node/24581/ 

The University of Iceland is a flourishing community of knowledge and is a very dynamic and interesting workplace. Our values are academic freedom, professionalism and equality. The University strives to provide flexibility and encourages participation in the development of the study programs and research in all fields within the realm of the University. The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences employs ca. 390 people involved with teaching and research. The School offers an international working environment, where currently about quarter of all employees and graduate students are international, and that number is increasing each year. The school has around 2000 students and numerous graduate students. The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences is proud of its¿ diversity and reform-minded environment where knowledge acquisition and sharing is paramount.

Application deadline

Application deadline is 29.12.2023

For further information contact

Sigurður Brynjólfsson

sb@hi.is

Rúnar Unnþórsson

runson@hi.is

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