Research Assistant

Ilisimatusarfik is seeking a research assistant for the Department of Law. The position involves development and administrative tasks related to the Greenlandic law education. Applicants are expected to have a relevant master's degree and knowledge of Greenland. The position is full-time, but part-time can be arranged. The application deadline is May 9, 2026.

Department of Law, Ilisimatusarfik is seeking a research assistant. Ilisimatusarfik is looking for a research assistant for the Department of Law with a start date of June 1, 2026, or by agreement.

It is not a requirement that you have a legal background, only that you have organizational skills, a willingness to take on new tasks, and a desire to contribute to consolidating and developing the Greenlandic law education.

The responsibility for the law program is placed in the Department of Law. Employees anchored in the department are therefore expected to contribute to both the development and administration of the education, as well as research projects related to the education.

There are currently about 70 students enrolled in the rapidly growing law program. Therefore, there is a need for a research assistant for development and administrative tasks in the department. The position is initially full-time, but part-time can be arranged.

As both full-time and part-time employees are expected to be available for the students at Ilisimatusarfik and to engage in collegial collaboration, it is expected that you have or will establish residence in Greenland.

We welcome applicants regardless of educational background, age, and gender.

  • Qualification requirements: Holds a relevant higher education degree at the master's level.
  • Has knowledge of Greenland and the Greenlandic society.
  • Has experience in planning and coordinating logistics for travel.
  • Has skills in communication and coordination and written production.
  • Trilingual in Greenlandic, Danish, and English is an advantage, but not a requirement.

Employer Details

Naalakkersuisut

Imaneq 4

3900 Nuuk , Grønland

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Job Title

Research Assistant

Job Type

Full Time

Application Deadline

May 9, 2026

Contact Person

Hanne Marie Motzfeldt

+299 550932

Job category

Teaching /
Research

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