17 Mar 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
University of Iceland- Department
Department of Industrial Engineering- Research Field
Engineering » Industrial engineering- Researcher Profile
Established Researcher (R3)- Positions
Other Positions- Application Deadline
14 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Atlantic/Reykjavik)- 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- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The Department of Industrial Engineering within the Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science, School of Engineering and Natural Sciences at the University of Iceland, seeks applicants for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Industrial Engineering.
According to the regulation of the University of Iceland , the duties of academic staff are divided into three main areas: research, teaching, and administration.
Main tasks
- Research and teaching in industrial engineering, with emphasis on operations management and related fields, such as production systems, supply chain management, and operations research
- Supervision of graduate student projects
- Development of courses and teaching within the field, particularly in operations management and related areas
- Administrative duties, such as participation in committees
- Promoting the programme
Where to apply
- Website
- https://radningarkerfi.orri.is/?s=45918
Requirements
- Research Field
- Engineering
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field
- Research activity in the field of Industrial Engineering
- Experience in university-level teaching
- Experience in course development, laboratory teaching, and supervision of student projects is preferred
- Experience in operations management, production systems, supply chain management, or operations research are desirable
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and convey knowledge effectively
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Experience with participating in international research projects is an advantage
- Ability to teach in Icelandic is an advantage. It is required that, within four years from the date of appointment, the employee has attained at least B1 level in Icelandic. The University of Iceland offers support to help employees acquire the necessary language skills.
The selection process will emphasize identifying a candidate whose expertise and background best fit the current circumstances and needs of the Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Additional comments
Wages according to the current collective agreement by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and Félag háskólakennara.
The tentative starting date is August 4th, 2026 or by agreement.
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:
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.
About the University of Iceland
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International Staff Services
More info provided by
Ingibjörg Óðinsdóttir, HR Manager SENS - ingaodins@hi.is
Rúnar Unnþórsson, Department Head- runson@hi.is
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University of Iceland
- Country
- Iceland
- Geofield
Contact
- City
Reykjavík- Website
http://www.hi.is- Street
Sæmundargata 6- Postal Code
101
ingaodins@hi.is
runson@hi.is
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