General informationInternational Research Insti...

General informationInternational Research Institute of Stavanger AS (IRIS) was established on 17th. October 2005 by Rogaland Research (RF) and the University of Stavanger (UiS) as an independent research institute. The institute specialises in development and competence in the new knowledge community within the areas of petroleum, marine environment and social and industrial development. IRIS, which is customer oriented, is involved in several multinational projects, including EU programmes and has customers in a number of countries. The institute also has a significant role in influencing national knowledge and values, with close links to the Universities of Stavanger and Bergen, as well as Rogaland Science Park. IRIS commercialises its work through its own subsidiary IRIS - Forskningsinvest AS which has owner interests in approx. 25 companies. The Institute, together with its subsidiary and associated companies (totalling around 20), forms a group with approx. 305 employees altogether, and is one of the largest research groups in Norway IRIS has its head office in Stavanger and has considerable activities in the offices in Bergen and Mekjarvik.IRIS’ quality system is certified to NS-EN ISO 9001:2001 and our environmental management system is certified to NS-EN ISO 14001:2004.IRIS - Biomiljø is the marine environmental research centre of International Research Institute of Stavanger (IRIS), and provides research for environmental management, assessment and control. Our research generates new knowledge, methods and tools that support the efforts to obtain sustainable development. IRIS Biomiljø houses a multidisciplinary group of scientists and engineers, mainly experts within biological and marine sciences. IRIS Biomiljø carries out projects for oil companies, the Research Council of Norway, EU, NORAD, governmental institutions, and aquaculture industry.
Work assignmentsResponsibilities include coordinating and developing research in specific areas of ecotoxicology. Special competence areas requested are fish physiology, organic complex mixture exposure and effect studies, immunotoxicity and oxygen radical stress but other areas will also be relevant. Primary responsibilities include ecotoxicological project development and accomplishment, scientific development and network building, and participation in laboratory activities, large-scale experimentation and environmental field surveys.Competency requirementsCandidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary R&D team. Position preferably requires a PhD in physiology or molecular biology or similar disciplines. Minimum 2-5 years of relevant experience and a thorough understanding of ecotoxicology are required. This includes planning and conducting relevant and applied experiments and providing scientific interpretations that contribute to scientific development in the area. ExperienceCandidate must have excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills and be able to interact with R&D members, engineers and other staff at all levels. Abilities to develop, manage and communicate detailed project plans including timeline and critical path analysis, project budgeting and resource management, and risk identification and management. If you meet the above requirements/qualifications, please visit our web-page www.iris.no to submit your resume to be considered for this position, as well as added to our database. We look forward to talking with candidates who have the requisite skills and experience level. Personal qualitiesYou are creative, academically competent, able to work well in multi disciplinary teams, and interested in academic challenge and advancement.Conditions We offer a professional challenge and personal development possibilities. We also offer flexibility in working hours and a competitive salary based on experience. Unit: IRIS-BiomiljøWorking place: Stavanger (Mekjarvik)Deadline: ******14Contact info: Reseach Director Atle Fiskå, (+47) ******, ******