Job Information
- Organisation/Company: University of Iceland
- Department: Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Research Field: Other
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: PhD Positions
- Application Deadline: 7 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Atlantic/Reykjavik)
- Country: Iceland
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
A full-time PhD position is available at the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at University of Iceland. The position is funded by Rannís research fund for three years for the project Hybrid membrane process for valuable metal recovery from geothermal water.
Main tasks
- Developing innovative adsorption materials and membrane separation processes for recovery of valuable metals (for example, rubidium, lithium) from geothermal water
- Examining hybrid membrane system performance
- Performing economic analysis and life cycle assessment
Where to apply
Website: https://radningarkerfi.orri.is/?s=47540
Requirements
Skills/Qualifications
- Master's degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or related disciplines. The applicant must have completed the degree by the time the position begins.
- Experience in membrane technology or functional materials is an advantage.
- Independent work capability and good communication skills.
- Good skills in written and spoken English.
Employment is contingent upon the applicant formally applying for PhD studies at the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iceland and having the application approved by the faculty.
Languages
ENGLISH - Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Additional comments
Wages according to the current collective agreement by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and the relevant trade union.
The PhD student is expected to start work no late than 1st of January 2027.
The following documents must accompany the application:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter describing how the applicant meets the qualification requirements stated in the advertisement and what they consider they can contribute to the position
- Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts
- Copy of TOEFL or IELTS documents
- Contact information for two referees
All applications will be answered, and applicants will be informed of the outcome once a decision has been made. Applications may remain valid for six months after the application deadline.
In hiring for positions at the University of Iceland, the University's equality policy is taken into account. Attention is also drawn to the University of Iceland's language policy.
Since 1911, the University of Iceland has been a leading institution for business and societal progress in Iceland. It is a forward-looking research university and an active participant in international scientific collaboration.
The University of Iceland is the largest university in the country, offering nearly 400 programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. Approximately 14,000 students are enrolled, including over 2,000 international students.
More than 1,800 staff members work at the University of Iceland. The university emphasizes attracting a diverse community of employees and students to an international academic environment, where academic freedom, professionalism, equality, diversity, and inclusion are prioritized.
About the University of Iceland Schools, faculties and interdisciplinary studies International Staff Services
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Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: University of Iceland
Country: Iceland
Geofield
Contact
City: Reykjavík
Website: http://www.hi.is
Street: Sæmundargata 6
Postal Code: 101
E-Mail: wubing@hi.is