Director of the University of Iceland's Research Centre in Breiðdalsvík

University of Iceland, Iceland

Updated: 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 25 Mar 2024

26 Feb 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Iceland
Department

Research Centre in Breiðdalsvík
Research Field

Geosciences
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Iceland
Application Deadline

25 Mar 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

The University of Iceland's Institute of Research Centres is now accepting applications for the position of director and research specialist at the Research Centre in Breiðdalsvík. The University of Iceland Research Centre in Breiðdalsvík was established in 2021, developed from the Breiðdalssetur Research and Heritage Centre, a non-profit organisation founded in 2011. It is intended to be a centre for research, in particular geological research. It is housed in the Gamla Kaupfélagið building. The director will be an employee of the University of Iceland, based at the Research Centre in Breiðdalsvík. The Centre operates in Breiðdalsvík and it is assumed that the director will work there. 

The University of Iceland's Institute of Regional Research Centres is a group of 11 independent research centres across Iceland. The objective of the Institute is to provide regional research facilities and forums for collaboration between the University and municipalities, institutions, companies, organisations and individuals outside the capital area. The research centres' primary function is research in a wide range of subjects, which are related in some way to the immediate environment of the centre in question.


Main tasks

As well as independent research, the director is responsible for overseeing all operations at the Centre, its finances and day-to-day management. The director organises research and collaborative projects, is responsible for planning, and manages grant applications. The director must be able to supervise postgraduate students and perform other teaching duties at the university level. The Centre will work closely with the University of Iceland Faculty of Earth Sciences on research and teaching, in particular teaching on geology field trips, in accordance with agreements between the Faculty and the Centre. The Research Centre also works with the Icelandic Institute of Natural History; a project manager at the Centre manages the Institute's drill core collection, which is located in Breiðdalsvík. 

There is a strong emphasis on professional performance, the impact and quality of research, and technical transfer of research findings.


Requirements
Research Field
Geosciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
  • PhD in earth sciences or a related subject. 
  • Experience of independent research in a field relevant to the geology of the area.
  • Experience of managing projects and/or employees.
  • Ability to work independently and show initiative, good interpersonal skills.
  • Good proficiency in English. 
  • Good proficiency in Icelandic is desirable.
  • Experience of international and interdisciplinary collaboration is desirable. 
  • Experience of applying for domestic and international research funding is an advantage.

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.

Ideally, the successful applicant will start work as soon as possible, after the hiring committee has fulfilled its responsibilities.

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

  • Cover letter which states how the applicant meets the qualification requirements
  • Certificates of education
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • List of publications
  • Report on scholarly work and other work related experience
  • Outline of proposed research and teaching plan, if hired
  • Contact Information for three individuals 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, 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, 102 Reykjavik, Iceland.

    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.

    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.

    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 Equality Action Plan is taken into consideration with regard to staff recruitment, see here: https://english.hi.is/sites/default/files/bryndjo/pdf/university_of_iceland_equality_action_plan_2018-2020.pdf   Please also note the University of Iceland Language Policy, see here: https://english.hi.is/university/university_of_iceland_language_policy

     

    Job percentage: 100%

    Application deadline until end of: 25.03.2024


    More info provided by

    Sæunn Stefánsdóttir - [email protected]  - +354 5254041


    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    University of Iceland
    Country
    Iceland
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    Where to apply
    Website

    https://radningarkerfi.orri.is/?s=36852&oj_Router=1N4IgTg9hAuIFwgPwGcC8BmAbADgK…

    Contact
    City

    Reykjavík
    Website

    http://www.hi.is
    Street

    Sæmundargata 6
    Postal Code

    101
    E-Mail

    [email protected]

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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