Vacancies

PhD position in Active Tectonics and Earthquake Geology at the University of Iceland

Do you want to do your PhD in Geology and research an exciting Plate boundary in the North Atlantic? We invite applications for PhD student position under the supervision of Associate Professor Gregory De Pascale. This project is a part of the Faculty of Earth Science and the Institute of Earth Sciences based in Reykjavik. The position is funded by the HI Doctoral Scholarship/Grant.

Further information

Field of work

Earthquakes are the outcome of plate tectonic motions and important geological hazards and Iceland is a world class laboratory to study these complex systems. Although abundant modern seismicity are observed, little is known about the active faults in Iceland that are responsible for these earthquakes and have an important control on eruptive centers. The HI (i.e. University of Iceland)-based PhD student that will live in Reykjavik will focus on the active faults in Iceland.

The PhD student will do desktop remote sensing mapping and digital elevation models (DEMs) will aid to define areas to collect fit-for-purpose surveys using existing HI drones for aerial photography and lidar-derived topography and development of high-resolution DEMs. The DEMs will be used for extensive field geologic mapping campaigns. They will constrain timing of prior ruptures along these faults using both on- and off- fault shaking records using a combination of Quaternary dating methods and tephrachronology to obtain critical earthquake parameters. By combining field data and geochronology data with remote sensing, and existing modelling, we will better characterise the neotectonics and the seismic and fault rupture hazard and interplay with volcanism in Iceland. Opportunities exist for TA (teaching assistant) positions during the degree. For more on the PhD program: https://english.hi.is/earth_sciences_phd

Qualification requirements

M.Sc. degree in Geology or related field.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Good cooperative and social skills.
Independence and ability to work in a team.
Experience in one or more of the following is considered an asset: structural geology, tectonics, earthquake geology, tectonic geomorphology.

The hiring is dependent on the candidate applying formally for the Ph.D. program at the University of Iceland at the corresponding department and that the application is approved by the faculty.

Application process

The position is for 1 year and starts in the fall 2024.

Please apply through the University of Iceland website, vacancies.

The application shall include

i) A cover letter describing the student`s research interests and reasons for applying (1 page maximum).

ii) CV (3 page maximum),

iii) Copies of university diplomas (BSc and MSc) and course listings with grade information (in English).

iv) Names and contact information of two potential references.

All applications will be answered and applicants will be notified of the employment decision when a decision has been made. Applications will be valid for six months from the end of the application deadline.

Appointments to positions at the University of Iceland are made in consideration of the Equal Rights Policy of the University of Iceland.

The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy.

The University of Iceland is a growing community of knowledge and is a very dynamic and interesting workplace. Our values are academic freedom, professionalism and equality. The University strives to provide flexibility and encourages participation in the progression of studies and research in all fields within the realm of the University. The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences employs ca. 400 people involved with teaching and research. The School offers an international working environment, with the number of international employees and students increasing each year. Currently about a quarter of all employees and graduate students are international. The school has around 2000 students and numerous graduate students. The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences is proud of its diversity and reform-minded environment where knowledge acquisition and sharing are paramount.

Application deadline

Application deadline is 04.09.2024

For further information contact

Gregory Paul De Pascale

gregoryp@hi.is

525-4626

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PhD Student at the School of Business, University of Iceland: Maintaining "Impact Fidelity" Throughout the Investment Lifecycle

The University of Iceland School of Business invites applications for a PhD student position, funded for 3 years. The PhD candidate will work on the research project Maintaining 'Impact Fidelity' Throughout the Investment Lifecycle, within the seizmic Doctoral Network (SEIZMIC-DN), funded by Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and in collaboration with the Aurora European University Network (Aurora). In addition to their own PhD project, the PhD student is expected to contribute to the deliverables of SEIZMIC-DN (see details below).Research Project and Field of WorkThe PhD project will be one of 15 projects within the doctoral network, which all contribute to the overall goal of understanding social entrepreneurship scaling. Within that network, this thesis will contribute to a work package on Impact Investing for Social Entrepreneurship Scaling. The candidate will:Conduct a comprehensive literature review on how social enterprises and impact investors measure impact.Develop a theoretical model for how social enterprises maintain their social impact focus ('impact fidelity') throughout the lifecycle of impact investments, and under what circumstances this focus is threatened.Identify mechanisms and strategies used by impact investors to enforce that investees uphold certain social impact criteria during and after receiving investments.Expected results include a literature review on 'impact fidelity', a framework describing mechanisms impact investors use to sustain social impact objectives throughout the investment process, and a database to test the effectiveness of various strategies used to enforce impact fidelity.The candidate will collaborate with other doctoral candidates, contributing to relevant deliverables within SEISMIC-DN, including Impact Investing for SE Scaling Case Studies and Pedagogical materials for SE scaling education.For further information about the organizations involved in this project, please refer to the following web pages:SEIZMIC-DN: https://www.seizmic.eu/mscaAurora: https://aurora-universities.eu/about/The University of Iceland: https://english.hi.is/university/the_universitySchool of Social Science: https://english.hi.is/school_of_social_sciencesFaculty of Business Administration: https://english.hi.is/school_of_businessTo sign up for an online information session for all open SEIZMIC-DN PhD positions:https://copenhagenbusiness.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0rNDnUcFEjn7seW

Further information

Field of work

Participation in research work in collaboration with the main supervisor
Qualitative data collection and analysis, primarily through confidential interviews but also through case studies on media coverage
Dissemination of research findings mainly in the form of a doctoral thesis (3-5 articles in recognized scientific journals), through presentations at international conferences and to the public
Organization of workshops in cooperation with the research team

Qualification requirements

Master's degree in business or related fields with at least a first-class grade
Strong analytical and research skills
Excellent proficiency in English
Initiative, independence in work, and organizational skills
Good interpersonal skills

Other Requirements

According to the mobility requirements of the MSCA guidelines, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Iceland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date
As required by the MSCA funding guidelines, the PhD candidate will have a required academic secondment at one of the SEIZMIC-DN partner universities.
In addition, the candidate will have a non-academic secondment at KLAK for participant observation and interviews with KLAK investors and investees.
The applicant must perform the job at the University of Iceland, at the relevant secondment university, and at the relevant non-academic secondment partner, and must also be able to attend conferences and other required events
If offered the position, the applicant must formally apply for doctoral studies in business administration at the University of Iceland (see application instructions). Admission to the doctoral program is a prerequisite for employment.

Application process

Applications must include:

Cover letter (1-2 pages) in English, detailing the applicant's interest in the project and what they bring to its development and execution
A research plan proposal (2000-4000 words plus references)
CV (1-2 pages) in English, outlining relevant work experience, skills related to the project, and a list of publications, if applicable
Course transcripts and diplomas from bachelor, master's work
Copies of the master's thesis or research articles, if applicable
Two recommendation letters and contact information for referees

All applicants will be informed about the results when a decision has been made. The application can be valid for six months from the end of the application deadline.

Appointments are made in consideration of the Equal Rights Policy of the University of Iceland: http://www.hi.is/haskolinn/jafnrettisaaetlun#markmid2

Attention is drawn to the language policy of the University of Iceland: https://www.hi.is/haskolinn/malstefna_haskola_islands

All application must contain a research plan proposal (2000-4000 wordsplus references) in which applicants outline how they would aim to carry out the research associated with the position. Via the research plan proposal applicants document their ability to independently define a research project and frame it in relevant literature (both in relation to theory and research method). In your research plan proposal please relate to the positions project description. Illustrate how you might study how social enterprises maintain their social impact focus ('impact fidelity') throughout the lifecycle of impact investments, and under what circumstances this focus is threatened, and how you might identify mechanisms and strategies used by impact investors to enforce that investees uphold certain social impact criteria during and after receiving investments. Please also indicate how you might include your different secondments into your data collection. In your methods section please consider a mixed methods approach. The research plan proposal should cover the following elements:

A brief explanation of the aims of the project
An explanation of the issue and the hypotheses or issues that the PhD student will work with
A positioning of the project in the research field of the department
A description of the state-of the art research within the project's research field
An explanation of the theories on which the project is based
An explanation of the methods to be used
An indication of the project's potential contribution to the scientific development
A work plan (brief), which describes the main phases in the project including scheduling the elements of the PhD programme

The applicant is expected to start in February 2025.

Application deadline

Application deadline is 16.09.2024

For further information contact

Magnús Þór Torfason

torfason@hi.is

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PhD Student at the Environment and Natural Resources Graduate Programme, University of Iceland: Transparency and impact measurement in social business model design

The Environment and Natural Resources Graduate Progamme at the University of Iceland invites applications for a PhD student position, funded for 3 years. The PhD candidate will work on the research project Transparency and impact measurement in social business model design, within the seizmic Doctoral Network (SEIZMIC-DN), funded by Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and in collaboration with the Aurora European University Network (Aurora). In addition to their own PhD project, the PhD student is expected to contribute to the deliverables of SEIZMIC-DN (see details below).Research Project and Field of WorkThe PhD project will be one of 15 projects within the doctoral network, which all contribute to the overall goal of understanding social entrepreneurship of scaling. Within that network, this thesis will contribute to a work package on Social Business Model Design. The candidate will:Carry out a review of previous research on impact measurement, scalability of social business models, and the theory of change in social entrepreneurship.Collect interview data, from the in-depth depth case studies, from entrepreneurs and stakeholders from their ecosystems and networks. Conduct a focus-group study among recipients of impact measures. Contribute to the understanding of how transparency and impact measurement in business model design enables successful scaling, design a single framework of impact competencies that make business models scalable, and show how social impact measurement can be included in social business model design.Expected results are (i) A comprehensive framework outlining the influence of sustainability and certification processes on social business scalability. (ii) An analysis of the impact of B Corp certification on social enterprise growth and market presence. (iii) A set of guidelines for integrating transparency and impact measurement in social business model design. The candidate will collaborate with other doctoral candidates, contributing to relevant deliverables within the SEIZMIC-DN. For further information about the organizations involved in this project, please refer to the following web pages:SEIZMIC-DN: https://www.seizmic.eu/mscaAurora: https://aurora-universities.eu/about/The University of Iceland: https://english.hi.is/university/the_universitySchool of Social Science: https://english.hi.is/school_of_social_sciencesEnvironment and Natural Resources Graduate Programme: https://english.hi.is/environment_and_natural_resources_phdFaculty of Business Administration: https://english.hi.is/school_of_businessTo sign up for an online information session for all open SEIZMIC-DN PhD positions:https://copenhagenbusiness.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0rNDnUcFEjn7seW

Further information

Field of work

Participation in research work in collaboration with the main supervisor.
Qualitative data collection and analysis, primarily through confidential interviews but also through case studies on media coverage.
Dissemination of research findings in the form of a doctoral thesis (3-5 articles in recognized scientific journals), through presentations at international conferences and to the public.
Organization of workshops in cooperation with the research team.

Qualification requirements

Master's degree in business or related fields with at least a first-class grade.
Strong analytical and research skills.
Excellent proficiency in English.
Initiative, independence in work, and organizational skills.
Good interpersonal skills.

Other Requirements

According to the mobility requirements of the MSCA guidelines, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Iceland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date.
As required by the MSCA funding guidelines, the PhD candidate will have a required academic secondment at one of the SEIZMIC-DN partner universities.
In addition, the candidate will have a non-academic secondment at KLAK for participant observation and interviews with KLAK investors and investees.
The applicant must perform the job at the University of Iceland, at the relevant secondment university, and at the relevant non-academic secondment partner, and must also be able to attend conferences and other required events.
If offered the position, the applicant must formally apply for doctoral studies in Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Iceland (see application instructions). Admission to the doctoral program is a prerequisite for employment.

Application process

Applications must include:

Cover letter (1-2 pages) in English, detailing the applicant's interest in the project and what they bring to its development and execution.
A research plan proposal (about 2000-4000 words, in addition to references).
CV (1-2 pages) in English, outlining relevant work experience, skills related to the project, and a list of publications, if applicable.
Course transcripts and diplomas from bachelor, master's work.
Copies of the master's thesis or research articles, if applicable.
Two recommendation letters and contact information for referees.

All applicants will be informed about the results when a decision has been made. The application can be valid for six months from the end of the application deadline.

Appointments are made in consideration of the Equal Rights Policy of the University of Iceland: http://www.hi.is/haskolinn/jafnrettisaaetlun#markmid2

Attention is drawn to the language policy of the University of Iceland: https://www.hi.is/haskolinn/malstefna_haskola_islands

All applications must contain a research plan proposal (2000-4000 words plus references) in which applicants outline how they would aim to carry out the research associated with the position. Through the research plan proposal applicants document their ability to independently define a research project and frame it in relevant literature (both in relation to theory and research method). In your research plan proposal please relate to the positions project description. Illustrate how you might study transparency, scalability and impact measurement in social business model design. Please also indicate how you might include your different secondments into your data collection. In your methods section please consider a mixed methods approach. The research plan proposal should cover the following elements:

A brief explanation of the aims of the project.
An explanation of the issue and the research questions or issues that the PhD student will work with.
The positioning of the project in the research field of the department.
A description of the state-of the art research within the projects research field.
An explanation of the theories on which the project is based.
An explanation of the methods to be used.
An indication of the projects potential contribution to scientific development.
A work plan (brief), which describes the main phases in the project including scheduling the elements of the PhD programme.

The applicant is expected to start in February 2025.

Application deadline

Application deadline is 16.09.2024

For further information contact

Lára Jóhannsdóttir

laraj@hi.is

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PhD Student at the School of Education, University of Iceland: Feedback and Mentoring Enhancing Social Entrepreneurship

The University of Iceland, School of Education invites applications for a PhD student position, funded for 3 years. The PhD candidate will work on the research project Feedback and mentoring in Social Entrepreneurship Education, within the seizmic Doctoral Network (SEIZMIC-DN), funded by Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and in collaboration with the Aurora European University Network (Aurora). In addition to their own PhD project, the PhD student is expected to contribute to the deliverables of SEIZMIC-DN (see details below).Research Project and Field of WorkThe PhD project will be one of 15 projects within the doctoral network, which all contribute to the overall goal of understanding social entrepreneurship scaling. Within that network, this thesis will contribute to a work package on Education and competencies. The candidate will:Carry out a review of research literature on feedback and mentoring mechanisms in educational and professional learning contexts, focusing particularly on entrepreneurship and innovation-related competency development.To empirically examine the role of feedback in acquiring SE competencies in higher education and practitioner courses, using both quantitative survey and qualitative in-depth interviews and focus-group interviews with students and academic instructors. Develop a feedback and mentoring model tailored for social entrepreneurship scaling competencies, applicable in both academic and practitioner training programs.The candidate will collaborate with other doctoral candidates, contributing to relevant deliverables within SEISMIC-DN, including the juxtaposition of human feedback/mento- ring versus AI based feedback/ mentoring. For further information about the organizations involved in this project, please refer to the following web pages:SEIZMIC-DN: https://www.seizmic.eu/mscaAurora: https://aurora-universities.eu/about/The University of Iceland: https://english.hi.is/university/the_universitySchool of Education: https://english.hi.is/school_of_education/school_of_educationFaculty of Subject Teacher Education: https://english.hi.is/faculty_of_subject_teacher_educationTo sign up for an online information session for all open SEIZMIC-DN PhD positions:https://copenhagenbusiness.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0rNDnUcFEjn7seW

Further information

Field of work

Participation in research work in collaboration with the main supervisor.
Qualitative data collection and analysis, primarily through confidential interviews but also through relevant other means.
Dissemination of research findings mainly in the form of a doctoral thesis (3-4 articles in recognized scientific journals) but also through presentations at international conferences and to the public.
Organization of workshops in cooperation with the research team

Qualification requirements

Masters degree in education studies with at least a first-class grade.
Strong analytical and research skills.
Excellent proficiency in English.
Initiative, independence in work, and organizational skills.
Good interpersonal skills.

Other Requirements

According to the mobility requirements of the MSCA guidelines, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Iceland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date
As required by the MSCA funding guidelines, the PhD candidate will have a required academic secondment at one of the SEIZMIC-DN partner universities.
In addition, the candidate will have a non-academic secondment at BABELE for learning about and applying a virtual platform for feedback and mentoring.
The applicant must perform the job at the University of Iceland, at the relevant secondment university, and at the relevant non-academic secondment partner, and must also be able to attend conferences and other required events
If offered the position, the applicant must formally apply for doctoral studies in School of Education at the University of Iceland (see application instructions). Admission to the doctoral program is a prerequisite for employment.

Application process

Applications must include:

Cover letter (1-2 pages) in English, detailing the applicant's interest in the project and what they bring to its development and execution
A research plan proposal (about 2000-4000 words, in addition to references)
CV (1-2 pages) in English, outlining relevant work experience, skills related to the project, and a list of publications, if applicable
Course transcripts and diplomas from bachelor, master's work
Copies of the master's thesis or research articles, if applicable
Two recommendation letters and contact information for referees

All applicants will be informed about the results when a decision has been made. The application can be valid for six months from the end of the application deadline.

Appointments are made in consideration of the Equal Rights Policy of the University of Iceland: http://www.hi.is/haskolinn/jafnrettisaaetlun#markmid2

Attention is drawn to the language policy of the University of Iceland: https://www.hi.is/haskolinn/malstefna_haskola_islands

All applications must contain a research plan proposal (2000-4000 words plus references) in which applicants outline how they would aim to carry out the research associated with the position. Via the research plan proposal applicants document their ability to independently define a research project and frame it in relevant literature (both in relation to theory and research method). In your research plan proposal please relate to the positions project description. Illustrate how you might study to what extent and what kind of educational feedback students receive and value as helpful in their journey for social entrepreneurship in different courses and educational settings across the Aurora-universities. This includes feedback and mentoring mechanisms in educational and professional learning contexts, focusing particularly on entrepreneurship and innovation-related competency development. Please also indicate how you might include your different secondments into your data collection.

In your methods section please consider a mixed methods approach. The research plan proposal should cover the following elements:

A brief explanation of the aims of the project
An explanation of the issue and the hypotheses or issues that the PhD student will work with
A positioning of the project in the research field of the department
A description of the state-of the art research within the projects research field
An explanation of the theories on which the project is based
An explanation of the methods to be used
An indication of the projects potential contribution to the scientific development
A work plan (brief), which describes the main phases in the project including scheduling the elements of the PhD programme

The applicant is expected to start in February 2025.

Application deadline

Application deadline is 16.09.2024

For further information contact

Auður Pálsdóttir

audurp@hi.is