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Landspítali er lifandi og fjölbreyttur vinnustaður þar sem yfir 7000 einstaklingar starfa í þverfaglegum teymum og samstarfi ólíkra fagstétta. Framtíðarsýn Landspítala er að veitt sé framúrskarandi heilbrigðisþjónusta byggð á vísindum, fagmennsku og umhyggju, öflugu fagfólki og studd með umgjörð og aðbúnaði sem sómi er að.

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Laboratory Physician/scientist - Genetics and Cytogenomics Laboratories (One year position)

Landspitali - National University Hospital of Iceland is increasing investment into Genomic Medicine. As a part of this effort we are seeking a Laboratory Medicine Physician or scientist with expertise in Cytogenetics, Clinical Molecular Genetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics to join a team of 35 staff members in the Department of Genetics and Molecular Medicine (GMM).

The department delivers comprehensive genetics services to the population of Iceland. The department includes a clinical genetics and genetic counseling unit. It operates specialized laboratories in biochemical genetics including prenatal and newborn screening, cytogenetics and molecular genetics.

Genomics and cytogenomics are rapidly growing fields. Teaching, training and research are an integral part of departmental work. GMM has academic affiliation with the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland. Honorary academic appointments would be available for candidates with suitable background and research. Human genetics has a proud tradition in Iceland and our department actively collaborates with deCODE genetics which has sequenced more than a 1/5 of the Icelandic population.

Work atmosphere at GMM emphasizes cooperation, flexibility, support, ambition and positive team spirit. We work in interdisciplinary teams within GMM and with other organizational units in the hospital.

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical specialist of a clinical laboratory section
Clinical case review, sign out, interpretation and consultation on tests and results
Development and validation of new tests
Strategic planning and development of service with department management
Other tasks based on expertise and experience
Consultations in area of expertise
Teaching and research

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QUALIFICATIONS

License to practice medicine or board certification in cytogenetics, molecular genetics
Expertise in clinical molecular genetics, cytogenetics or laboratory genetics and genomics
Further professional development to meet departmental goals
Positive outlook, flexibility and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Teaching and research experience is preferable

Starfshlutfall: 100%

FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION AND APPLICATION:

Position is full-time (100%) employment for 1 year. Terms and wages are according to collective agreements between the government and Icelandic Medical Association. Landspitali is committed to an equal pay policy. The position is available from April 1st, 2026, or as agreed upon.

The application deadline is up to and including March 16, 2026

The application should include: CV, licenses and a personal statement describing applicant qualifications and vision. We will consider and reply to all applications that meet the above criteria.

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.

For further information, please contact: Dr. Hans Tómas Björnsson, Chief Physician, The Department of Genomic Medicine, email: [email protected]

Regarding residence and work permit, please look at our website.

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

Landspitali - The national university hospital of Iceland is in Reykjavik the capital city. 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.

Auglýsing birt12. febrúar 2026

Umsóknarfrestur16. mars 2026

Tungumálahæfni

Enska

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Staðsetning

Hringbraut, 101 Reykjavík

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