Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry

University of Iceland, Iceland

Updated: 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 10 Mar 2025

7 Feb 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Iceland
Department

Division of Human Resources
Research Field

Chemistry
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

Other Positions
Country

Iceland
Application Deadline

10 Mar 2025 - 23:59 (Atlantic/Reykjavik)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Offer Starting Date

1 Aug 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Faculty of Physical Sciences, in the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences at the University of Iceland, invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry. The main responsibilities of the job include teaching and research within the field of Physical Chemistry, along with academic service and administrative work.

The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent research program, internationally recognized and externally funded. The candidate will be provided with research facilities at the Science Institute of the University of Iceland and teach courses in physical chemistry, both at the undergraduate and the graduate level, as well as advise graduate students in their research.

Undergraduate courses are generally taught in Icelandic and the person in question is expected to be able to teach in Icelandic within five years of starting work. The University of Iceland provides support to new faculty to attain proficiency in Icelandic.


Where to apply
Website
https://radningarkerfi.orri.is/?s=40690&oj_Router=1N4IgTg9hAuIFwgPwGcC8AWADANgJ…

Requirements
Research Field
Chemistry
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in the field of chemistry or a closely related subject.
  • Research experience in the field of experimental physical chemistry.
  • Experience and competence in research at an international level.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A track record in collaborative projects and in securing research grants is preferable.

The selection process will take into consideration how well the applicant fits the needs and goals of the Department.


Research Field
Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

The tentative starting date is August 1st, 2025, or by agreement.

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 are stored for six months after the application deadline.

    Appointments to positions at the University of Iceland adhere to the Equal Action Plan of the University of Iceland .

    The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy .

    The University of Iceland is a thriving knowledge society and a diverse and vibrant workplace. Academic freedom, professionalism and equality are the values of the university, and great emphasis is placed on flexibility and staff participation in the development of studies and research at the school. The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences employs around 390 people in research and teaching in the fields of engineering and natural sciences. The working environment is international, with a quarter of both staff and postgraduate students in the department being foreign, and this proportion is constantly increasing. The department has around 2000 students, of whom around a quarter are postgraduate students. The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences prides itself on its diversity and reform-oriented environment where knowledge acquisition and dissemination are paramount.


    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    University of Iceland
    Country
    Iceland
    City
    Reykjavik
    Postal Code
    101
    Geofield


    Contact
    City

    Reykjavík
    Website

    http://www.hi.is
    Street

    Sæmundargata 6
    Postal Code

    101

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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