AC Officer for Lexicographic and Terminological Tasks

SEARCH THIS POSITION Oqaasileriffik (Greenland's Language Secretariat), Nuuk

A position as an AC advisor with a focus on lexicography and terminology is available for immediate filling or by agreement. A candidate with the right documented competencies may be employed as a specialist or chief consultant in accordance with the applicable agreement.

About the position

Your tasks will be related to the development of the Greenlandic language with a focus on the registration, development, and standardization of technical terminology.

Your primary tasks will be:

• Language processing with a focus on lexicography and terminology work, including the collection, registration, examination, and documentation of terms.
• Other ad hoc tasks within language work
• Participation in collaborative projects regarding lexicography and terminology development
• Participation in collaborative projects regarding Greenlandic and possibly other Inuit languages and Nordic languages.
• Participation in Oqaasileriffik's black service

We imagine that you:

Has a linguistic education at the master's level (at least at the bachelor's level)

Has solid experience with language processing – preferably with a focus on Greenlandic.

Has experience with:

• databases
• terminology standards
• project work

At Oqaasileriffik you get:

• A central role in the work on the development of the Greenlandic language
• Opportunity to work with languages that have great cultural and societal significance
• A job in a professionally specialized environment
• Close collaboration with colleagues and professionals across areas
• Good opportunities for professional development

About Oqaasileriffik

Oqaasileriffik is a unit under the Department of Education, Culture, Sports and Church and is tasked with working within the framework of the existing laws on the Greenlandic language. Read more at www.oqaasileriffik.gl.

Further information

You are welcome to contact:

• Beatrine Heilmann, head of secretariat behe@oqaasileriffik.gl | tel.: +299 384061

The application, including CV and educational certificates, must be received by Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the latest.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel for joining and leaving and relocation of personal belongings, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Housing

No staff housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has staff housing through employment in the Self-Government, the right to the assigned staff housing is retained. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon the termination of the employment relationship.

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