Job Information
- Organisation/Company: University of Iceland
- Department: Division of Human Resources
- Research Field: Engineering
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Other Positions
- Application Deadline: 8 Oct 2026 - 11:59 (UTC)
- Country: Iceland
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
9 Sep 2026
Offer Description
The Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, in the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences at the University of Iceland, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Environmental Engineering. The Faculty's goal is to strengthen its degree programs and research with respect to engineering methods that enhance sustainable development. The new Assistant Professor is expected to lead teaching and research within the fields of water resources and renewable energy engineering. Particular emphasis is placed on the following fields: Cold climate hydrology and/or hydraulics, harnessing hydro-, wind and/or tidal energy, large datasets such as climate models and satellite data, hydraulic and energy infrastructure. The Assistant Professor is based on main campus in Reykjavík. According to the University of Iceland's rules, the duties of academic staff are divided into three main components: research, teaching, and administration.
Main tasks
- Engage in internationally recognized research, publish peer-reviewed scientific articles, attract external research grants, and actively participate in international projects and collaborations
- Develop master's and doctoral studies in the field and advise Civil- and Environmental Engineering graduate students
- Develop, teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate courses
- Perform academic service and management duties
Where to apply
Website: https://island.is/starfatorg/x-5d93cb65-42ca-462d-876f-571a6ad0c05a
Requirements
- Research Field: Engineering
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- A doctoral degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering.
- University-level teaching experience.
- Experience in organizing courses, laboratory sessions, and supervising final projects at the university level is desirable.
- Research activity in the field, evidenced by, among other things, publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience in securing research grants is an advantage.
- Experience participating in international research projects is an advantage.
- Expertise in cold climates, natural hazards, and the built environment is an advantage.
- Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.
- Good skills in written and spoken English.
- The ability to teach in Icelandic is an advantage. It is required that B1 proficiency be attained within four years of appointment. The University of Iceland offers assistance in acquiring the necessary language skills.
The applicant must fulfill the requirements of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation and become a Chartered Engineer in Iceland within a year of starting the position.
In hiring decisions, considerations will be given to how well the applicant fits the current conditions and needs of the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Additional Information
Additional comments
Wages according to the current collective agreement by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and Félag háskólakennara.
The expected starting date is no later than August 1st 2027.
The position will be filled for a term of five years, with the possibility of a permanent appointment thereafter, cf. Paragraph 3, Article 31 of the Rules of the University of Iceland No. 569/2009.
The processing of applications, evaluation of candidates' qualifications, and appointment to the position shall follow the provisions of Act No. 85/2008 on Public Universities and the Rules of the University of Iceland No. 569/2009.
Applicants must submit the following documents with their application:
- A cover letter outlining, among other things, how the applicant meets the qualification requirements
- Diploma(s) or, where applicable, a certificate of academic record
- Academic curriculum vitae (CV)
- List of publications
- A report on research work and other professional work undertaken
- A statement of research and teaching plans if appointed
- Information on potential referees who may be contacted
The application must indicate which of the applicant's publications, up to eight in total, are considered most significant with regard to the position in question. Applicants should submit only these publications with their application or provide information on where they are electronically accessible. If a submitted work has multiple authors, applicants must clarify their individual contribution to the work. Application materials that cannot be submitted electronically should be sent in two copies to the Science and Innovation Department, University of Iceland, Sæmundargata 2, 101 Reykjavík.
All applications will be answered, and applicants will be informed of the outcome once a decision has been made. Applications may remain valid for six months after the application deadline.
In hiring for positions at the University of Iceland, the University's equality policy is taken into account. Attention is also drawn to the University of Iceland's language policy.
Since 1911, the University of Iceland has been a leading institution for business and societal progress in Iceland. It is a forward-looking research university and an active participant in international scientific collaboration.
The University of Iceland is the largest university in the country, offering nearly 400 programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. Approximately 14,000 students are enrolled, including over 2,000 international students.
More than 1,800 staff members work at the University of Iceland. The university emphasizes attracting a diverse community of employees and students to an international academic environment, where academic freedom, professionalism, equality, diversity, and inclusion are prioritized.
The Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering is one of the six Faculties in the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences. The total number of students is about 170, thereof about 50 graduate students. The Faculty has about 10 academic employees. The Faculty has a strong international profile and numerous research projects are performed in local and international collaboration.
About the University of Iceland
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Application deadline until end of: 08.10.2026
More info provided by Hrund Ólöf Andradóttir, Deildarforseti - hrund@hi.is
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: University of Iceland
- Country: Iceland
Contact
- City: Reykjavík
- Website: http://www.hi.is
- Street: Sæmundargata 6
- Postal Code: 101