Biologist

Islands. The aim is to fill the position from 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. Area of responsibility The position includes research, teaching and corresponding administrative activities. The main responsibilities will involve teaching, supervision, planning and coordination of subjects within the bachelor’s programmes in Biology at the Faculty of Science and Technology. This work will be carried out in close collaboration with staff already affiliated with the programmes. The research component of the position will largely be linked to the applicant’s area of expertise. Applicants are encouraged to indicate in their application potential opportunities for collaboration within the University of the Faroe Islands and with other research environments in the Faroe Islands and internationally. Qualifications To be considered for the position, applicants must hold a relevant Master’s degree and PhD in biology or a related field. It is an advantage to have: experience teaching at a higher education institution. strong expertise in some of these topics: marine biology, ecology, aquaculture, toxicology, biomedicine and cell biology knowledge of biological conditions in the Faroe Islands The position will be filled at either Associate Professor or Assistant Professor level, depending on the qualifications of the applicant. An Associate Professor position is permanent. An Associate Professor must have a very high level of scientific and academic expertise within their field. The candidate must also have strong pedagogical skills and administrative experience related to higher education and research. An Assistant Professor position is a fixed-term position, during which the employee is expected to develop their qualifications to the level required for appointment as Associate Professor. The normal period of appointment as Assistant Professor is four years. Well before the end of this period, the Assistant Professor must undergo an assessment for qualification as Associate Professor. The Assistant Professor may subsequently be appointed as Associate Professor if the assessment is positive and circumstances allow it. Applicants with good language skills in Faroese, Scandinavian languages and English will have an advantage. Reference is made to the University of the Faroe Islands’ language policy, available here Application The application must include a CV, copies of diplomas and degree certificates, as well as a brief description of research interests. Applicants must also submit an overview of their scientific work and include up to five of their most important scientific publications or other research outputs. Applications must be written in Faroese or English. Appointment procedure The position will be filled in accordance with the Regulations for Academic Positions at the University of the Faroe Islands, available here Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Faroese Association of Academics. Deadline The application deadline is 23 November 2026. To apply, please submit your application here Further information may be obtained from Sunnvør í Kongsstovu, Associate Professor, by telephone at 292565 or by email at sunnvork@setur.fo. About the University The University of the Faroe Islands is a centre for academic research and higher education. The University offers teaching and research at an international level and works to promote sustainable social development and innovation in the Faroe Islands. The University is visible within society and works to ensure that cultural, societal and commercial activities in the country are supported by a strong scientific foundation. The University offers 25 degree programmes, has approximately 1,000 students and 180 employees. Across all our activities, we are committed to providing equal opportunities, promoting inclusion and supporting the well-being of students and staff within a positive and stimulating environment for personal and professional development. Read more about the University at www.setur.fo