An assistant professor is wanted to work in the joint position of the University of Hólar and Matís with an office in Verin in Sauðárkrókur.
Department of Aquaculture and Fish Biology Hólar University emphasizes research in aquaculture with special regard to environmentally friendly and profitable solutions in the industry, for example in terms of feed science, aquaculture environment, recycling and breeding. The faculty has 11 employees and in addition to them about two dozen students in master's and doctoral studies. Matís is a powerful knowledge company that carries out diverse research, service and innovation work in the food and biotechnology industry. Í Verinu is a vibrant community of scientists and the business community, and a forum for innovation in resource utilization.
The role of the employee must be to strengthen interdisciplinary research in the field of aquaculture with an emphasis on the disciplines of Hólar University and Matís.
The employee is expected to be able to formulate interdisciplinary research in aquaculture and related disciplines, conduct teaching and research, supervise master's and doctoral students and participate in the development of new products related to aquaculture.
Educational and qualification requirements:
- doctoral degree in aquaculture, breeding, animal nutrition or related disciplines
- experience of research in aquaculture or related fields, teaching, management, project design or development work
- responsibility, initiative and competence in human relations
- good English skills
The provisions of the Act on Public Universities no. 85/2008 and rules on new hiring and advancement of academic staff at Hólar University.
This is a 100% status. Wages are according to collective agreements of public employees. Remuneration, rights and obligations are otherwise governed by the Act on the Rights and Duties of Government Employees no. 70/1996. The applicant must be able to start work on 1 August 2016. For further information, please contact Bjarni Kristófer Kristjánsson, tel. +354 455 6386 and Anna Kristín Daníelsdóttir, tel. +354 858 5014.
The application deadline is May 30, 2016. Applications must be sent to the e-mail address umsoknir@holar.is marked „lecturer-aquaculture“. Applicants must enclose with their application copies of diplomas, CVs and summaries of academic work, as well as a statement of plans in the event of employment. The application must also be accompanied by a summary of publications and other scientific results that the applicant wishes to be taken into account in assessing eligibility, as well as the names of two reviewers.
All applications will be answered when a decision on employment is available.