Marine Biologist Position – Zooplankton Research
The Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI) in Iceland is seeking for a marine biologist to conduct research on marine zooplankton. The employment rate is 100% and it is based at MFRI headquarters in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland. Participation in research expeditions at sea is expected.
About the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute
The Marine and Freshwater Research Institute is Iceland’s largest research institute in the field of marine and freshwater research and also plays an advisory role on the prudent utilisation and protection of marine and freshwater resources. It is under the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries. In addition to its headquarters in Hafnarfjörður, the institute operates offices all over the country, an experimental farm, two research vessels, and the institute employs about 190 people in a variety of jobs. More information can be found at www.hafogvatn.is
Main tasks
- Research on the biology and ecology of marine zooplankton, including species diversity and variability in their abundance, composition and distribution.
- Assessing the potential for exploitation of marine zooplankton.
- Management of tasks within large research projects.Participating in developing new research projects, including writing applications for grants to domestic and foreign research funds.
- Involved in developing new research projects, including writing applications for grants to domestic and foreign research funds.
Education and qualification requirements
- PhD in marine biology.
- Experience in research in the field of marine biology, especially related to zooplankton.
- Proficiency in R for data analysis.
- Ambition, initiative and independence in working methods.
- Positive attitude, willingness to collaborate and ability to work in a team.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of Icelandic is an advantage.
About the position and wages
Wages are in accordance with the current collective agreement made by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and the relevant union. The application deadline is 17 January 2025.
The application
- The application should include:
- Detailed CV.
- Certificates of education (BSc, MSc, and/or other).
- A letter of interest detailing the reason for application and justification for the applicant´s qualifications for the job.
- The names of two referees along with their contact information.
All applications will be answered when a decision on employment has been made. The application can be valid for six months after the application deadline has ended. Incomplete applications will not be considered and MFRI also reserves the right to reject all applications. Applicants are required to have a clean criminal record.
Recruitment to positions at the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute is based on the Institute’s equality policy.
Further information
More information is provided by: Hildur Pétursdóttir, hildur.petursdottir@hafogvatn.is and Guðmundur J. Óskarsson, gudmundur.j.oskarsson@hafogvatn.is.
The application deadline is 20th January 2025
Application should be sent to mannaudur@hafogvatn.is