The Department of Endocrinology at Landspitali – The National University Hospital of Iceland is seeking a highly motivated specialist in endocrinology.

We are looking for an organized, solution-oriented individual with strong communication skills who thrives in a team environment. Our Endocrinology Department is staffed by a skilled team of specialists working in a multidisciplinary setting, closely collaborating with other healthcare professionals. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional development, research involvement, and participation in high-quality patient care.

About Iceland:
Iceland is famous for its natural beauty and rich history. Reykjavík, the northernmost capital city in the world, has a vibrant musical and artistic culture, influenced by sunny summer nights, long winter nights under the Northern Lights, and the glaciers and volcanoes surrounding the city.

Position:
• Full-time (100%)
• Available immediately or as agreed upon

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Clinical work in the endocrinology outpatient clinic
• Provision of endocrinology consultations
• Participation in the consultant endocrinology on-call rotation
• Contribution to general internal medicine services, as required
• Active involvement in teaching, supervision, and research activities

QUALIFICATIONS
• Medical license as a specialist in endocrinology
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work in English and/or Icelandic in a professional healthcare environment

FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION AND APPLICATION:
A full-time position at the hospital is on offer. Salary according to the current collective agreement concluded by the Minister of Finance and the Economy and the Medical Association of Iceland.

Applicants will be interviewed and decision to hire will be based on the information and documents provided by the applicants. Landspitali equal opportunities policy is considered when hiring at the hospital. All applications will be responded to.

The application deadline is up to and including May 15th, 2026

The application form must include information about:
• Previous jobs, education, medical licenses, and qualifications.
• Certified copies of diplomas and professional and specialist licenses.
• A CV, specifying experience in teaching, scientific work, quality work, and management experience. A summary of published peer-reviewed papers in which the applicant is one of the authors.
• A cover letter with justification for the applicant's qualifications and vision for the job.

Supporting documents must be in PDF format.

Interviews will be conducted with applicants and the decision on employment will be based on them and the submitted documents. Landspitali equal opportunities policy is considered when hiring at the hospital. All applications will be responded to.

For further information, please contact:
Dr. Margrét Jóna Einarsdóttir, Chief Physician, The Department of Endocrinology, email: margjone@landspitali.is

Please apply by filling in an online application here: https://form.vinnumalastofnun.is/eures and put "260330-05" in the field for employer.
Last application date is May 15th, 2026.


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To apply for the position, please click the dark blue Sækja um starf button. After this you will be able to change the website interface to English, and sign into the Icelandic State Recruitment system.

Landspitali is a vibrant and diverse workplace where approximately 7,000 people work in interdisciplinary teams and collaboration between different professions. Landspitali’s vision is to be a leading university hospital where the patient is always at the forefront. Key emphases in the hospital's policy are safety culture, efficient and high-quality services, human resource development and continuous improvement.