Researcher/Senior Researcher in Physical Oceanography

Greenland Climate Research Centre at the Greenland Institute of Nature invites applicants with a background in physical oceanography to a 2-year position with the possibility of extension as researcher/senior researcher.

Greenland Climate Research Centre is responsible for several interdisciplinary programs within long-term monitoring and research in physical and biological parameters in fjords and sea areas in Greenland. Alongside the research activities, the centre develops and offers educational programs and provides research-based advice to the Greenlandic authorities.

The position is aimed at applicants with internationally recognized research background and knowledge of marine areas and ecosystems, preferably in an Arctic and Greenlandic context. The selected candidate will participate in the development of interdisciplinary research projects with a focus on Greenland waters and the centre's future strategy. The candidate will join an international group of researchers conducting extensive research in marine ecology and physical oceanography to understand the natural variations of ecosystems, climatic changes and societal effects in the Arctic.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be required to

• participate in the collection of research and monitoring data in Greenlandic fjords and adjacent sea areas
• participate in the implementation and operation of the Greenland Institute of Nature's oceanographic database
• analyze and report field data as well as provide research-based advice to authorities
• apply and communicate research results
• contribute to the development of new internal and external interdisciplinary research projects
• produce scientific knowledge at an international level
• participate in international scientific organizations and networks, e.g. ICES, WGOH, NAFO.

Qualifications

The selected candidate has a Ph.D. in physical oceanography or equivalent and has documented experience in physical oceanographic research, preferably in the Arctic.

In the assessment of candidates, particular weight will be given to

• interdisciplinary research potential and visions within the field of physical oceanography in Greenland
• experience with collection and analysis of oceanographic field data (e.g., CTD, moorings)
• experience with analysis of large datasets
• ability to apply, promote and communicate research results
• scientific output at an international level
• ability to attract funding for the research area
• ability to contribute to the development of the Climate Research Centre's internal and external collaboration.

Salary and employment terms

Salary and terms of employment, including the right to relocation travel and housing, in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization at the time of entry.

The position is fixed-term for 2 years. There will be an opportunity for extension.

Housing

No staff housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has staff housing through the Self-Government, the right to use staff housing remains. The staff housing is tied to the employment relationship and must be vacated at the end of the employment.

Greenland Institute of Nature provides access to rental housing for the first year of employment.

Further information

For further information about the position, contact Department Head Malene Simon Hegelund, [email protected], +299 548977

Application

• Motivated application.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Copies of relevant examination certificates.
• Contact details of 2–3 referees.

Application deadline: 28 October 2026

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Department: Greenland Institute of Nature / Pinngortitaleriffik

Application deadline: 29 October 2026

Location: Kivioq 2, 3900, Nuuk, Greenland