The University of Iceland invites applications for a full-time position as Assistant Professor in computer science or software engineering within the Department of Computer Science in the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences. In accordance with the University of Iceland's regulations, the duties of academic staff are divided into three main areas: research, teaching, and administration.

Field of work

• Teaching within the department, including introductory courses
• Supervision of master's and doctoral students
• Conducting research in computer science, software engineering or related fields
• Attracting domestic and international research funding
• Participation in the administration of the department and teaching development

Qualification requirements

• Ph.D. in computer science, software engineering or a closely related field
• An active research record with publications in international venues in the field of computer science or software engineering
• Good command of English, both written and spoken
• Experience in university teaching and student supervision is an advantage
• Experience in attracting research funding is an advantage
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and/or of collaboration with industry is an advantage
• Good collaborative and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate knowledge effectively
• The ability to teach in Icelandic is an advantage. Appointees are required to attain proficiency at the B1 level in Icelandic within four years of appointment. The University of Iceland provides support to help staff achieve the necessary language skills.

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates working in one or more of the following areas, although applications from other areas of computer science are also welcome:

• Human-computer interaction. User-centred software engineering, requirements engineering, user experience and interaction design, accessible and inclusive design, together with qualitative and quantitative methods for user research.
• Applied artificial intelligence. Software development supported by generative AI, based on formal and informal specifications; verification and validation of AI-generated code; together with the design, orchestration and evaluation of AI agents that carry out tasks with limited supervision.
• Cyber-physical systems. Embedded systems, edge computing, robotics, and distributed or resource-constrained systems.
• Cybersecurity. Security and resilience of software, systems and networks; cryptography and secure protocols; vulnerability analysis; monitoring of and response to security incidents; together with the human dimensions of cybersecurity.

Application process

The position will be filled for a term of five years, with the possibility of a permanent appointment thereafter, cf. Paragraph 3, Article 31 of the Rules of the University of Iceland No. 569/2009. Applicants who meet the relevant requirements may apply for expedited promotion immediately following recruitment under Article 3 of Regulation no. 1300/2020 on promotion of academic staff at the University of Iceland.
The processing of applications, evaluation of candidates` qualifications, and appointment to the position shall follow the provisions of Act No. 85/2008 on Public Universities and the Rules of the University of Iceland No. 569/2009.

Applicants must submit the following documents with their application:

1. A cover letter outlining, among other things, how the applicant meets the qualification requirements
2. Diploma(s) or, where applicable, a certificate of academic record
3. Academic curriculum vitae (CV)
4. List of publications
5. A report on research work and other professional work undertaken
6. A statement of research and teaching plans if appointed
7. Information on potential referees who may be contacted

The application must indicate which of the applicant`s publications, up to eight in total, are considered most significant with regard to the position in question. Applicants should submit only these publications with their application or provide information on where they are electronically accessible. If a submitted work has multiple authors, applicants must clarify their individual contribution to the work. Application materials that cannot be submitted electronically should be sent in two copies to the Science and Innovation Department, University of Iceland, Sæmundargata 2, 101 Reykjavík.

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.

Application deadline

Application deadline is 02.10.2026, 23:59 UTC+0.

For further information contact

Kristján Jónasson

jonasson@hi.is

Hafsteinn Einarsson

hafsteinne@hi.is

Online application form Note: you can switch to English and while it offers you to sign in with an Icelandic Id number or even electronic Id, non-Icelandic residents can also simply register a new user.