[Dino] PhD applicant

[Kristín Loftsdóttir]

Dear all,

I hope it is ok that I post this here. Please forward to those interested.

Kristín

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Kristín Loftsdóttir, Ph.D.
Professor of Anthropology,
University of Iceland,
Gimli, IS-101, Reykjavík, Iceland
Tel: +354 525 4261
http://www.hi.is/en/simaskra/183

A joint Ph.D. in Tourism Studies and Anthropology

at the Faculties of Engineering and Natural Sciences and Social Sciences

University of Iceland

A Ph.D. applicant is sought for a joint project in Tourism Studies and Anthropology at the University of Iceland. The project is a part of a larger, international research project called “Arctic Encounters: Contemporary Travel/Writing in the European High North” funded by HERA – Humanities in the European Research Area. The research project looks at the position of Iceland as a bridge between Europe and the Arctic in a global context by considering how past and present travel writings shape the image of the country as a tourism destination. The Project spans three years, starting in autumn 2013. The project will be the base for the candidate’s Ph.D. thesis. Katrín Anna Lund, associate professor in Tourism Studies and Kristín Loftsdóttir, professor in Anthropology, at the University of Iceland, will supervise the PhD candidate.

The applicant shall have finished a Master Degree in Tourism Studies or Anthropology or in related fields of studies. He/she needs to be able to work independently and be active in shaping the project as it progresses in co-operation with the supervisors and the international research team. Good communication skills and an ability to work in a team are therefore required.

In the application the applicant is asked to describe in detail why they are interested in participating in the project and how they can specifically, contribute to the project. The application should be maximum three pages. The following shall be appended to the application: i) Curriculum Vitae, ii) degree certificates, iii) a copy of Master dissertation or another extensive research essay, iv) names of three referees and their contact addresses.

For further information, please contact either Dr. Katrín Anna Lund (kl at hi.is) or Dr. Kristín Loftsdóttir (kristinl at hi.is).

The deadline is June 14, 2013. Please send full applications to starfsumsoknir at hi.is marked “Application for participation in Arctic Encounter” with the reference nr. HI13050097. The selected candidate will need to send a formal application for a Ph.D. studentship at the University of Iceland in due time.

Salary for the position of the Associate Professor will be according to the current collective wage and salary agreement between the Union of University Teachers, and the Minister of Finance. All applications will be acknowledged and applicants will be informed about the appointment when a decision has been taken.

Appointments to the University of Iceland do take into account the Equal Rights Project of the University of Iceland.
 
The University of Iceland was established in 1911. The University is structured into 5 academic schools, and 25 faculties. The University offers a diverse range of academic programmes on all levels. The University of Iceland is the only university in Iceland offering undergraduate and graduate studies in all the main disciplines.  In addition, the University of Iceland is an internationally renowned research university with world wide collaborations. 
 

Tourism Studies is a field within the study programme of Geography and Tourism in the Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, School of Engineering and Natural Sciences. The range of research in the field is extensive and ambitious and carried out in strong co-operation with international academic networks and bodies. Tourism Studies are interdisciplinary by nature and the range of research in Iceland covers topics such as: carrying capacity of nature, the construction of geoparks, tourism in the Arctic, the creation of tourism destination and research focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, only to name few.


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