Lektor í plöntulíffræði við Landbúnaðarháskóla Íslands/Assistant professor in plant biology

Assistant professor in plant biology and biotechnology in the Faculty of Life and Land at the Agricultural University of Iceland; candidates who meet the requirements may be appointed directly as associate professor or professor. The university's research centres on the use of natural resources under boreal, alpine, arctic and subarctic conditions, including decades of work on the cultivation and breeding of grasses and cereals, and it seeks to strengthen research, teaching and innovation in plant biology and physiology, cell biology and biotechnology, including kelp, seaweed and microalgae.

The appointee builds and leads a research group and national and international projects on terrestrial and marine plants, publishes peer-reviewed research, secures international grants, links research with innovation, including the university's recent collaboration with Breiðin in Akranes on seaweed and microalgae cultivation, and teaches and supervises undergraduate, master's and doctoral students. Facilities include technical staff, equipment, experimental fields and university farms, and a new crop research centre is being prepared.

A PhD in plant biology, cell biology, biotechnology or a related discipline; research experience in plant biology or related fields; internationally recognised publications; university teaching experience; a clear vision for future research at the university; ability to work independently and in a team; strong interpersonal skills; ability to carry out fieldwork in northern conditions. Applications include a CV, cover letter, documentation of qualifications and work experience, and a list of publications; salary follows the applicable state collective agreement.