*********************************************************************************** Research Scientist in volcanology at the Institute of Earth Sciences - University of Iceland *********************************************************************************** The Institute of Earth Sciences - University of Iceland is a progressive educational and scientific institution, renowned in the global scientific community for its research. It is a state university, situated in the heart of Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. A modern, diversified and rapidly developing institution, the University of Iceland offers opportunities for study and research in almost 300 programmes spanning most fields of science and scholarship: Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Sciences and Engineering. The Institute of Earth Sciences - University of Iceland, seeks applicants to fill a tenure-track research position in volcanology. Applicants should have a doctorate degree in volcanology or equivalent. The successful applicant needs to have a research profile that complements and resonates with current emphasis in research in the department. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential assets. This is a tenure-track position with an initial appointment of four years. The evaluation of academic merits will be in accord with Icelandic Law and Rules for the University of Iceland No. 458/2000. (http://www2.hi.is/page/legislation) Applicants shall include with their applications certificates attesting to their education and work experience, a list of their publications, a report on their scholarly work and other works they have carried out, and a report on their research plans if they are offered the position. Applications must make clear which of their publications the applicants regard as the most important regarding the advertised position (no more than eight publications should be selected). Applicants must send the most important publications with their application, or indications as to where they are accessible in electronic form. When more than one author has produced a publication, the applicant must account for his or her own contribution to the work. Applicants are also expected to include references for their teaching and administrative work, as appropriate. Salary for the position will be according to the current collective wage and salary agreement between the Union of University Teachers, and the Minister of Finance. The deadline for application is October 15th 2008. Applications and accompanying documentation should preferably be submitted in electronic form by e-mail: bmz@xxxxxx Applications and accompanying documentation that are not submitted in electronic form must be sent in duplicate to the Division of Science and Research at the University of Iceland, Main Building at Sudurgata, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland. All applications will be answered and applicants will be informed about the appointment when a decision has been taken. For further information contact professor Magnus Tumi Gudmundsson, at +354 5255867, e-mail: mtg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or professor Stefan Arnorsson, at +354 5254483, e-mail: stefanar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx See also http://www.earthice.hi.is. Appointments to the University of Iceland do take into account the Equal Rights Project of the University of Iceland. ============================================================== To unsubscribe from the volcano list, send the message: signoff volcano to: listserv@xxxxxxx, or write to: volcano-request@xxxxxxxx To contribute to the volcano list, send your message to: volcano@xxxxxxxx Please do not send attachments. ==============================================================
