Researcher/Senior Researcher in fisheries biology and stock assessment

The Department of Fish and Shellfish at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources (GINR) hereby announces a permanent position as a researcher/senior researcher in stock assessment of fish and shellfish stocks in Greenland. Stock assessment and advice on fishery resources are central to Greenlandic society, because fishing is the main industry in Greenland.

Main areas of work

• Quantitative data analysis, stock modeling.
• Research and methodological development. 25% of the working time is allocated to own research and publication within the department's area.
• Fieldwork at sea on GN’s ships.
• Advising managers, politicians and other stakeholders.
• Written and oral dissemination of research results at all levels.
• Participation in annual international working group meetings on stock assessment as well as other relevant meetings in ICES/NAFO (therefore some travel).
• Teaching (e.g., at bachelor level) may occur up to 2 weeks annually.

Qualifications

The applicant may be trained in quantitative biology, or mathematics/statistics and with experience in population modeling. It would be advantageous to have worked with databases, e.g., MS Access. Emphasis is placed on good communication skills in writing and speaking to management authorities, users and researchers. It would also be advantageous if the applicant has experience with research and monitoring programs and has participated in international research fora, advised authorities and published in relevant scientific journals. Experience with working at sea would be an advantage.

We expect the applicant to demonstrate strong professional commitment, be flexible and thorough, have good collaboration skills, and a desire to work in an international research environment. Knowledge of Greenlandic conditions and the Greenlandic language would be an advantage.

Additional requirements for senior researcher

• Documented relevant research in living marine resources, corresponding to senior researcher level.
• PhD degree.
• Solid experience with statistical programming and data analysis (preferably in R or Python and preferably with population models and stock assessment).

Salary and terms of employment

Salary and terms of employment, including entitlement to arrival and departure travel and relocation allowances, in accordance with the agreement/collective bargaining agreement in force at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Housing

No staff housing is allocated to the position. If a candidate already has staff housing through employment with the Self-Government, the right to an assigned staff housing remains. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment.

More information

About the institute can be found on the website www.natur.gl or by direct contact to the department head Søren Post at tel. +299 361200, e-mail: [email protected]

Application deadline 16 November 2026

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Department: Greenland Institute of Natural Resources / Pinngortitaleriffik

Application deadline: 17 November 2026

Location: Kivioq 2, 3900, Nuuk, Greenland