Assistant Professor of Cell Biology and Anatomy

• A Ph.D. in cell 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 in the field of cell biology and peer-reviewed research articles in the field.
• Expertise in molecular biology and histology is an advantage.
• Experience in managing research projects and obtaining research grants.
• Good oral and written English skills.
• Good Icelandic skills are an advantage.
• 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 and the Faculty of Medicine.

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

The tentative starting date is as soon as possible 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:

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 scholarly work and other work they carried out.
6. Outline of proposed research and teaching plan, if hired.
7. 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.