Researcher/Senior Researcher in Benthic Ecology

APPLY NOW The Greenland Climate Research Centre (GCRC) at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources (GINR) invites applications for a position as researcher/senior researcher within the field of marine benthic ecology.

The GCRC is responsible for several long-term programmes monitoring physical and biological parameters in fjords and marine areas in Greenland. GCRC develops and offers educational programmes and provides research-based advice to the Greenlandic and Danish authorities.

The candidate will be responsible for leading the GCRC’s nationwide offshore monitoring of benthic organisms and will contribute to the development of research projects within benthic ecology in Greenlandic waters. The candidate will collaborate with and join an international group of researchers conducting extensive research in marine ecology and oceanography, with the aim of understanding the natural variability of marine ecosystems and their responses to changes.

The position offers broad opportunities to contribute to a research field that is becoming increasingly important from a national management perspective, alongside growing awareness of the sustainable use of marine resources in Greenland. The position provides access to a wide range of facilities, including the Institute’s research vessels (RV Sanna and RV Tarajoq) and an extensive benthic dataset that is continuously expanded.

Areas of responsibility

The candidate will be expected to:

• lead the GINR’s benthic monitoring programme (the sampling programme covers areas on the continental shelf and slope in West and East Greenland, 60–73° N)
• analyse and report field data and provide research-based advice to the local authorities
• communicate research results
• actively contribute to the development of the GCRC’s internal and external collaborations
• produce scientific articles at an international level
• participate in research and monitoring cruises
• participate in international scientific organisations and networks, e.g. the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Programme (CBMP/CAFF)

The selected candidate preferably holds a PhD in marine biology or ecology. Newly graduated researchers are also encouraged to apply for the position.

In the assessment, particular emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s:

• experience with monitoring programmes
• research potential and vision within the field
• scientific output at an international level
• ability to attract funding to the research field
• ability to contribute to the development of the GCRC’s internal and external collaborations

Salary and employment conditions, including entitlement to travel on appointment and termination as well as relocation of household goods, follow the agreement in force at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organisation.

Housing

The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources will assist with temporary accommodation until other housing is available on the private market.

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact Head of Department Malene Simon Hegelund, masi@natur.gl, +299 548977.

Application deadline: 15th March 2026

Please submit your application, CV, diplomas and certificates, and other relevant documents by clicking “Submit application.”

Salary and Terms of Employment

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel to and from Greenland at the start and end of employment, as well as relocation of household goods, are 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 assigned to this position. If an applicant already occupies staff housing through employment with the Government, the right to the assigned staff housing will be maintained. The staff housing is tied to the employment relationship and must be vacated when the employment ends.

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