Assistant Professor in Plant Biology

20 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Iceland

Department

Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, School of Engineering and Natural Sciences

Research Field

Biological sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Iceland

Application Deadline

19 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Atlantic/Reykjavik)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

A full-time Assistant Professor position in the field of plant biology at the Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, School of Engineering and Natural Sciences, University of Iceland is open for applications.
The candidate should have a background in research in the field of plant biology and an interest in the education of biology students.

Main tasks

• Teaching and teaching development in various courses in the field of plant biology, including botany, plant physiology and plant ecology.
• Guidance of research projects in undergraduate and graduate studies.
• Structure of independent research in the field of plant biology at the Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences of the University of Iceland.
• Obtaining external research grants.
• Participation in the management of the department and other academic service and administrative tasks.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in plant biology or related subjects.
• Experience in teaching at the university level.
• Experience in course management and teaching development at university level is an advantage.
• Research experience, having published peer-reviewed research articles in acknowledged journals in the field.
• Expert knowledge of plant characteristics, plant physiology or molecular biology is an advantage.
• Experience in managing research projects and obtaining research grants.
• Good oral and written English skills.
• Good Icelandic skills are an advantage as the department emphasizes teaching compulsory courses in Icelandic for undergraduate studies.
• Good cooperation and agility in interpersonal relations, initiative and independence.

In the hiring decision, considerations will be given to how well the applicant fits the current circumstances and needs of the Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Additional comments

Wages according to the current collective agreement by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and Félag háskólakennara.

The tentative starting date is August 1, 2024 or according to agreement 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:

Cover letter where it is stated how the applicant meets the qualification requirements.

Certificates of education.

Curriculum Vitae.

List of publications.

Report on scholarly work and other work they carried out.

Outline of proposed research and teaching plan, if hired.

Contact information for three 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 in a publication, the applicant must include an account of their contribution to the publication. Applications and accompanying documents, which 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 can remain valid 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 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.

At the Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences undergraduate teaching in the field of biology and molecular biology takes place, as well as the education of MSc and PhD students in the relevant fields. Emphasis is placed on basic research and the dissemination of scientific knowledge to the society.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Iceland

Country

Iceland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://radningarkerfi.orri.is/?s=37175

Contact

City

Reykjavík

Website

http://www.hi.is

Street

Sæmundargata 6

Postal Code

101

E-Mail

[email protected]
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STATUS: EXPIRED