Researcher specialized in marine biology for the Department of Environment and Resources at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources

Greenland's Nature Institute, which advises the Government of Greenland, municipalities, and other agencies on issues related to living resources, is seeking a scientific advisor with a Ph.D. in a relevant science for the Department of Environment and Minerals, starting January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The tasks include advising, research, and monitoring of the environment. Read more about the department and Greenland's Nature Institute here: www.natur.gl.

Tasks
As an advisor in the Department of Environment and Minerals, you will handle tasks related to the environmental effects of mineral activities and monitoring the effects of climate change.

Your focus will be on the environment and nature in fjord areas and coastal zones, e.g., benthic ecosystems, seabirds, marine mammals, fish, etc. Additionally, the freshwater environment.

It is expected that you participate in:

• Screening and evaluation of the environmental aspects in applications from the mineral industry.
• Advising the Government of Greenland on environmental matters related to other activities.
• Collaboration with our partners in environmental consulting.
• Fieldwork related to the department's tasks.
• Projects related to the department's work.

The department's employees are involved in several different working groups, and you will collaborate with researchers from Greenland, Denmark, and other countries.

Qualifications
We are looking for an employee with a higher academic education and a Ph.D. in subjects related to marine biology or equivalent.

Knowledge of the Greenlandic language and society is an advantage but not a requirement.
The workplace is Nuuk. Some travel activity is expected in connection with fieldwork and meetings.
The working hours are 40 hours per week.

Further information about the position can be obtained from department head Karl Zinglersen +299 361200, kazi@natur.gl.

Application deadline: November 13, 2026

Salary and employment conditions
Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, according to 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 Government, the right to assigned staff housing is retained. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

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