Land and forest Iceland is a governmental institution in the field of vegetation and soil resources playing an important role in research, monitoring, and education concerning the protection, restoration and improvement of these resources as well as promoting their sustainable use. The main objectives of the Institute are thus to improve the nation's vegetation and soil resources, sustainable land use, monitor and maintain an overview, promote carbon sequestration and to mobilise and educate the public and stakeholders on vegetation and soil protection, sustainable use of land, development and restoration of ecosystems, forests and forestry. The institution operates under Act No. 66/2023 on Land and Forest Iceland, Act No. 155/2018 on Land reclamation and Act No. 33/2019 on Forests and Forestry.

Main tasks and responsibilities

The summer work involves ecological research, including fieldwork related to monitoring of the state of the land, research on wetlands and Icelandic climate accounting. The work involves considerable travel around the country, since the absence from the establishment can be long and continuous. Extensive outdoor work is to be expected and long working hours. It is assumed that the summer work staff's establishment will normally be in Reykjavík with the possibility of a workplace in Gunnarsholt in South-Iceland or in Hvanneyri in the West.

Skills requirements

• Applicants must have completed at least the first year of university studies in the field of natural sciences or related subjects.

• Good ability to work in a group and under pressure is a condition.

• Outdoor experience is an advantage, as well as background in plant analysis, soil science and experience in laboratory work.

• Likewise, experience driving in difficult conditions, i.e. off-road, on rough terrain, driving modified off-road cars etc. is an advantage.

• Timeliness, accountability and service commitment are the criteria.

• A driving license is preferable.

More information about the job

Pay according to the current wage agreement between the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and the Icelandic Association of Naturalists.

The jobs are varied and suitable for all genders. The start of the job will be in May or June. All applications will be answered once the decision on the employment has been made.

• Full-time job.

• The deadline for applications is 21.02.2024.

• Application for the job at Starfatorg, www.starfatorg.is.

For further information, contact:

Bryndís Marteinsdóttir, Director of Sustainability and Climate – bryndis.marteinsdottir@landogskogur.is

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Land drainage ditch. Photo: Land and Forest Iceland.