Qualifications:

The successful candidate should hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related fields, be a passionate researcher with a clear vision to have impact in the field. A dedicated teacher with a relevant research laboratory experience and college level teaching experience and an interest and ability to teach courses such as system dynamics, control theory, and mechatronics project courses. As well as have a demonstrated ability to conduct, lead and collaborate on research projects that attract competitive external funding.

The candidate should be committed to contributing to further development of the department, and take on appropriate responsibilities at department and university level. Relocation assistance is offered.

Applications containing a cover letter for applying for the position, a short description of courses taught, and a resume summarizing the academic record and publications of the applicant should be submitted through our applications website here below, before July 15th, 2018.

The School of Science and Engineering at Reykjavík University offers graduate and undergraduate programmes in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Financial Engineering, Engineering Management, Energy Engineering and related fields. More information can be found at en.ru.is/sse. For further information, interested candidates can contact the Dean of the School of Science and Engineering, Dr. Gudrun Saevarsdottir (gudrunsa@ru.is), or administrative director Sigrun Thorgeirsdottir (sigrunth@ru.is).

The role of Reykjavik University is to create and disseminate knowledge to enhance the competitiveness and quality of life for individuals and society, guided by good ethics, sustainability and responsibility. There are four schools within the university; School of Business, School of Computer Science, School of Law and School of Science and Engineering. Education and research at RU are based on strong ties with industry and society. We emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, international relations and entrepreneurship. Reykjavik University currently has around 3700 students and 250 employees.