Applications are invited for the post of research scientist with the mathematics division of the University Science Institute. The successful applicant will be expected to conduct research in mathematics or mathematical physics. The appointment will commence 1 August 2007, or on a date subject to agreement, and will run for two years with a possibility of an extension of one year. The applicant should have completed a doctorate in mathematics or mathematical physics on starting the employment. The following conditions will be applicable in the selection process:

• It is desirable that not more than five years have elapsed at the commencement of the employment since the applicant completed a doctorate.

• Preference among applicants of equal merit will be given to those whose fields fit well with the current research interests of the division. (see http://www.raunvis.hi.is/Staerdfr/Staerdfr.html/).

The University of Iceland Act 41/1999 and regulations 458/2000 of the University of Iceland govern the procedure for judging applicants' merits.

Applicants should submit with their applications an account of their scientific experience, including publications and research, as well as documents certifying to their education and previous employment. Three copies of scientific papers, published or unpublished, that the applicant wishes to be taken into account, should be included. The applicant should indicate clearly his/her present research interests and future research plans should he/she be appointed to the post.

Salaries are based on the pay agreement between the University Teachers' Union and the Minister of Finance. Research scientists are in schedule B.

The deadline for applications is 1 December 2006. Applications should be sent in triplicate to the

Office of Research, University of Iceland
Adalbygging,
Sudurgötu
101 Reykjavik

References from two or three persons qualified to evaluate the applicants work should also be sent to this address. All applications will be answered and applicants informed of the decision.

For further information contact the head of the mathematics division, Professor Jón Ingólfur Magnússon, jim@raunvis.hi.is.

The equal opportunities policy of the University of Iceland applies to all appointments.

University Science Institute,
Dunhaga 3
107 Reykjavík,

tel. +354-525-4800