Two Biologists for the Faroe Islands National Museum

Two Biologists for Project Positions at the Faroe Islands National Museum

Faroe Islands National Museum is seeking two biologists to be employed from March 1st, or as soon as possible. These are full-time positions, which are time-limited for two to four years. The work primarily involves monitoring the status of terrestrial fauna and flora according to the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program. Information about the CBMP can be found here: Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP) | CAFF

One position will be located at the Botany Department, and the other at the Terrestrial Zoology Department. There is the option that, in consultation with the applicant, one of the positions can be linked to Koltur Research Station.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the biologists will include:

• organizing research and studies

• fieldwork to collect biodiversity data

• sort and identifying specimen

• processing data

• communicating results

• collaboration both domestic and international
• other general museum duties

Qualifications

We expect that you have:

• higher education in biology

• relevant knowledge and interest in zoology or botany

• good teamwork skills and a proactive attitude

• the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• driver license

Salary and Employment Conditions

The position and salary will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the union AKF (Akademikarafelag Føroya).

We offer

An exciting and challenging job where you will travel and explore Faroese nature. The hired person will be part of an enthusiastic team that continuously works to gain knowledge on our valuable nature.

The employees at Faroe Islands National Museum have diverse educational backgrounds and skills, and the institute places an emphasis on their well-being.

Further information

For more information about the positions please contact:

Leivur Janus Hansen, Head of the Terrestrial Zoology Department, +298 340571, janus@savn.fo

Kolbrún í Haraldsstovu, Head of the Botany Department, +298 340577, kolbrun@savn.fo

Application

Applications, including copies of diplomas, CV, and relevant documents, should be sent please send through the recruitment system Alfred.fo:

https://alfred.fo/en/starv/tveir-livfroedingar-til-verkaetlanarstoerv-a-tjodsavninum .

Applications must be received by the Faroe Islands National Museum no later than Monday, February 10, 2025.

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Tjóðsavnið is the national museum of the Faroe Islands, it is a museum of cultural and natural history. The main purpose of the museum is to collect, preserve, research, and interpret and communicate the cultural and natural history of the Faroe Islands. The museum encourages the education and sharing of its knowledge about nature and cultural history, as to stimulate and strengthen the development of the Faroese society. Furthermore, the museum administrates the legislations and systems of subsidies on behalf of the Faroese government in regards of cultural and natural history. The museum imparts knowledge through publishing, exhibitions, events, and the education of the public. For further information: www.tjodsavnid.fo