The Marine Research Institute is looking for an ambitious individual for a temporary specialist position for 2 years. The position involves participation in diverse research on the effects of ocean acidification and climate change on the marine ecosystem and ecosystems. The job also involves involvement in the work of advising and disseminating scientific information in an accessible manner. In the second half of 2025, a policy will be formulated for research on ocean acidification, and the focus of the work will take this policy into account.
The application deadline is 15.09.2025
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Lead and participate in diverse research projects with the aim of increasing knowledge about the effects of climate change and ocean acidification.
- Identify gaps in knowledge and develop new projects.
- Writing applications to national and international sponsors.
- Participation in international and domestic cooperation.
- To supervise and/or support graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and other researchers.
- Publication of scientific findings in scientific journals, reports and presentations.
- Participation in the work on advisory documents related to the applicant’s field of expertise, such as assessments and reports on the effects of ocean acidification, climate change and/or carbon disposal on the ecosystem and marine ecosystems.
- Diverse dissemination projects, such as public presentations, advice to the government and other stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Further education in ecology, oceanography or related fields, PhD option
- Leadership skills and the skills to work in a diverse team as well as independently.
- Experience in research on the environmental impact of ocean acidification and the general effects of climate change.
- Experience of publishing articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Experience in preparing applications to competitive funds.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ambition, initiative and a positive attitude.
- Good oral and written communication skills in English.
- The ability to work in Icelandic is an advantage.
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Marine and Freshwater Research Insititute (MFRI), 15 August 2025. More information.
