Research Scientist at the Institute of Life- and Environmental Sciences

26 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Iceland

Department

School of Engineering and Natural Sciences

Research Field

Biological sciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Iceland

Application Deadline

22 Feb 2024 - 23:58 (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 research scientist position within the Institute of Life- and Environmental Sciences at the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences at the University of Iceland is open for applications. A challenging and creative project in a mixed academic and private environment. The position and research grants are funded by Benchmark Genetics Iceland.

Main tasks

The project title is Control of maturation in farmed salmon.

Sexual maturation of farmed salmon in sea cages creates a risk of genetic introgression of these non-native, selectively bred individuals with wild salmon populations. Sterile salmon will completely prevent this. The goal of this project is to apply molecular genetics to induce sterility in diploid farmed salmon. The successful candidate will be part of a research project on sexual maturation in farmed salmon.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• A PhD in developmental biology or related fields.
• Experience with gene editing tools, such as CRISPR-Cas9 that will be used to understand the physiological processes of sexual maturation and their underlying mechanisms in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar).
• Background knowledge in Atlantic salmon development and rearing is an advantage.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and in a research team.
• Good knowledge in written and spoken English.

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 expecting starting date is in April, although not until the relevant committees have completed their work. The appointment will be temporary for 3 years but it's possible to extend the position for up to 2 years. The work will be carried out at the University of Iceland, Institute of Life- and Environmental Sciences, Reykjavík, Iceland.

The application shall include a description of the applicant¿s interests in the project and how they can contribute to the project. The application should be no longer than two pages. The application shall also include: (i) CV with a publication list, (ii) certificates of education, and (iii) two reference letters with contact information.

All applications will be answered and applicants will be informed about the appointment when a decision has been made. Applications will 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.

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 approximately 400 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.

Benchmark Genetics Iceland
Benchmark Genetics Iceland is an Atlantic salmon breeding and genetics company based in Iceland, producing and exporting salmon ova to all corners of the world, every week of the year. The head office is in Hafnarfjördur, outside Reykjavik and their 4 land based and bio secure production sites for brood stock and ova are based in the South-West corner of Iceland.

Job percentage: 100%

Application deadline until end of: 22.02.2024

More info provided by

Zophonías Oddur Jónsson, Prófessor - [email protected]  -
 

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=36366&oj_Router=1N4IgTg9hAuIFwgPwGcC8BmAbFzIC…

Contact

City

Reykjavík

Website

http://www.hi.is

Street

Sæmundargata 6

Postal Code

101

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED