Specialist in Research Services — Háskóli Íslands
- Experience
- Mid level
- Location
- Höfuðborgarsvæðið, Iceland
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Department
- Science Institute (Raunvísindastofnun)
- Category
- Science & Research
- Industry
- Education & Training
- Experience
- Mid level
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 5 Nov 2026
About the role
Háskóli Íslands (the University of Iceland) invites applications for a full-time specialist in research services at Raunvísindastofnun (the Science Institute) in the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences. The specialist will lead and support the preparation and application process (Pre-Award) for international research grants in the natural sciences and engineering, working closely with researchers and international research groups on developing and presenting competitive grant applications. The work is varied and international: from shaping research ideas and writing grant applications, especially to European competitive funds such as Horizon Europe, to analysing funding opportunities, building international research cooperation and running courses and workshops on grant writing. The desirable start date is as soon as possible. The University of Iceland is the country's largest university, offering almost 400 study programmes and employing over 1,800 staff, and it places emphasis on attracting a diverse group of staff.
Responsibilities
- Advise on, develop, plan and write grant applications (Grant Writer), especially to European competitive funds such as Horizon Europe - Support and advise researchers and international research groups on shaping research ideas and communicating scientific innovation in writing - Assist in designing and writing work packages and project plans - Analyse opportunities in the funding environment for natural sciences and engineering, and advise on their alignment with the institute's strategy and emphases - Support the building of international research cooperation and connections with foreign partners - Plan and supervise courses, workshops and training meetings on writing grant applications
Requirements
- Master's degree in natural sciences, engineering or a related field - Good academic insight and ability to absorb scientific subject matter - Critical and analytical thinking, and ability to shape and communicate scientific subjects - Experience of a university and research environment, and a good understanding of the working methods, concept formation and needs of researchers - Good communication and cooperation skills - Good English skills in speech and in writing academic text - Organisational skills, independence and service-mindedness
Preferred qualifications
A doctorate is an advantage. Experience of preparing, writing, shaping and reviewing large international research grants is an advantage. Experience of the regulatory framework, evaluation criteria and application processes of European grants, including EU Funding & Tenders, is an advantage. Experience of cooperation with diverse international research groups is an advantage. Experience of holding courses and advising and guiding specialists is an advantage. Icelandic skills in speech and writing are an advantage.
Benefits
Pay under the current collective agreement of the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and Félag háskólakennara (no amount stated). All applications are answered; the university's equality plan is taken into account in hiring.
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