A postdoctoral position is open for applications at the Agricultural University of Iceland to participate in the project Effects of Wetland Restoration on Greenhouse Gas Balance and Other Ecosystem Processes (ReWet). The project is funded by the Research Fund of RANNÍS. The position is a two-year appointment.

Fluxes from drained peatlands are the single largest component of Iceland`s GHG budget, but national emission numbers are mostly based on IPCC's default values due to lack of local studies. The ReWet project addresses in detail the GHG fluxes of both natural and drained peatlands in W-Iceland, and how those change when the drained peatland is rewetted. The project is led by the Agricultural University of Iceland and other collaborators come from University of Akureyri, the Institute of Land and Forest Iceland, Svarmi ehf. and University of Helsinki.

• Participate in the year around outdoor research activities in Iceland

• Run chamber-based GHG measurements of CO2, CH4 and N2O fluxes and scale those both in space and time,

• Assist with the operation of eddy covariance flux tower measurements

• Supervising personnel and graduate students and interacting with other team members

• Organize, analyse and maintain large data sets generated from the chamber systems and linking its results to other work packages of the project that include microbial ecology, soil chemistry, remote sensing. eco-hydrology, etc.

• Publications in peer-reviewed academic journals in cooperation with other participants

• Doctoral degree in the fields of environmental sciences, biogeochemistry, ecosystem ecology, wetland ecology, or any other closely related subject

• Demonstrated experience with GHG-flux measurement techniques, including data processing and interpretation and/or modelling

• The ability to independently conduct field work in the sub-Arctic and ability to work well in a team

• Have a driver's license valid in Iceland

• Be fluent in English to be able to write, communicate and interact in an English-speaking environment

• Documented experience in writing and publishing scientific articles

Applicants are kindly requested to include a CV, cover letter, degree certificates, and a publication list with their application.

The Agricultural University of Iceland reserves its rights to reject all applications. All applicants will receive an answer when a decision about the appointment has been made.

Salaries are according to collective wage agreements of public employees.

The position of Assistant Professor in Restoration Ecology at the Agricultural University of Iceland is now open for applications. The faculty's mission is to build a bridge between nature and society through research, teaching, training, and consulting in the fields of sustainable land use and ecosystem restoration.

• Building internationally recognized research in the field of restoration ecology and related disciplines within the environmental sciences

• Publishing peer-reviewed scientific articles, securing research grants, and active participation in both international and domestic collaborations

• Participation in teaching and curriculum development at the GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme and academic programs at the university

• Supervision of students at GRÓ LRT and other academic programs at the university

• Active participation in professional development and institutional growth within the university

• PhD in Restoration Ecology or related environmental science disciplines

• Experience in research and work related to restoration ecology and sustainable land use

• Publications in recognized international academic forums

• Strong collaboration skills and communication abilities

• Proficiency in Icelandic and English, both spoken and written

Applicants are kindly requested to include a CV, cover letter, degree certificates, and a publication list with their application.

According to regulations of the Agricultural University of Iceland the rector is permitted to grant a promotion to the position of Associate or Full Professor immediately following a new recruitment, should the appointee fulfil required qualifications.

The Agricultural University of Iceland reserves its rights to reject all applications. All applicants will receive an answer when a decision about the appointment has been made.

Salaries are according to collective wage agreements of public employees.