Job description
The Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI) in Iceland is seeking to hire an accomplished and motivated scientist to enhance its expertise in ocean acidification impacts and the broader effects of climate change on marine organisms and ecosystems. The candidate is expected to develop and work on a wide range of research projects that increase understanding of ocean acidification and climate change impact through a variety of methods such as fieldwork, scientific cruises, experimentation and/or modeling. The institute has nearly completed setting up an experimental facility to investigate the impact of ocean acidification, temperature and other environmental parameters.
The candidate will have a role in developing and taking part in research using that facility and is expected to facilitate capacity building through collaboration and mentoring.
The MFRI is a governmental institute and a leader in marine research in Iceland. The position is full time and permanent and will include diverse work in line with the role of the institute such as increasing knowledge on the marine ecosystem in the region, providing advice to ensure a sustainable use of marine resources and public outreach.
The candidate will join a team of about 25 people working in the environmental division but in line with the interdisciplinary nature of the work, tasks will involve working on diverse collaboration projects with external parties and with a diverse group of scientists across the institute.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and collaborate on various research projects with the goal of improving knowledge of climate change and ocean acidification impact, emphasizing relevance to society and stakeholders.
- Identify knowledge gaps and develop new projects aimed at filling those gaps.
- Develop and write applications to national and international funding agencies.
- Participate in international and national collaboration.
- Promote capacity building, e.g. through mentoring graduate students and early career scientists.
- Ensure publication of results in scientific journals, reports and in presentations.
- Participate in work on advisory documents relating to the candidate’s expertise such as reviews and reports on ocean acidification and climate change impact and marine carbon dioxide removal activities.
- Engage with stakeholders and policymakers to translate research findings into conservation and management strategies.
- Other activities such as public outreach, providing advice to the government and other stakeholders.
The skills we’re looking for:
- Leadership skills and the ability to work in a diverse team as well as independently.
- Experience in research focusing on environmental impact of ocean acidification and the broader effects of climate change.
- Experience with project management and managing collaborative teams.
- Experience in publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Experience in writing research funding applications to international funding agencies.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ambition, initiative, and positive attitude.
- Fluency in spoken and written English, with oral and written communication skills.
- An ability to speak and write in Icelandic is favored.
The requirements:
- A Ph.D. in Marine Biology or related fields.
- Previous publication of scientific literature.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
Certificate of education (BSc, MSc, PhD and/or other).
- A cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for the role.
- A current CV, including a list of publications and obtained research funds.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Application Deadline: 18. February 2025
Submit Applications To: mannaudur@hafogvatn.is.
Please note:
- Applications are valid for six months after application deadline.
- The MFRI reserves the right to reject all applications.
For further information please contact:
Hrönn Egilsdóttir, head of Environmental Division, MFRI.
hronn.egilsdottir@hafogvatn.is (+354 695 6705)
Sólveig Lilja Einarsdóttir, head of HR and Media division MFRI, mannaudur@hafogvatn.is
Marine and Freshwater Research Insitute, ResearchGate, 21 January 2025. More information.
