As the current Head of the Department of Fish and Shellfish at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources has chosen not to continue in the position, we are seeking a new Head of Department who is motivated to lead a division with many important areas of responsibility.

The department is part of the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, an independent and autonomous research institution under the Government of Greenland. The Institute is responsible for monitoring, research, and scientific advice concerning the sustainable use of living resources as well as the protection of the environment and biodiversity in and around Greenland.

The scientific work of the Department of Fish and Shellfish is organized around four main pillars – research, monitoring, advisory services, and communication – and is primarily focused on

advisory services on sustainable resource use and the conservation of biological diversity
stock assessments, including quantitative data analysis and modelling
stock delineation
reproductive and population biology of selected species
trophic ecology and species interactions
impacts of climate change.

The Head of Department serves as the scientific leader for the department's researchers and technicians and must possess in-depth knowledge of the processes from data collection to scientific advisory work. Emphasis is placed on relevant scientific expertise, and the applicant must have

background as a senior researcher or senior advisor
documented expertise in fisheries biology methods and scientific stock assessment
documented experience in research on population dynamics and stock assessment, including quantitative data analysis and modelling
relevant scientific publications
experience working with relevant international scientific committees
experience in securing funding for scientific projects
experience in project management, survey planning, and the use of research vessels
experience in industry collaboration
experience in communicating scientific advice
strong skills in collaboration and communication with both internal and external stakeholders.

It is considered an advantage if the applicant has a good understanding of Greenland society, including the Greenlandic language.

About the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources
The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources conducts research into living resources, animals and plants and the environment in and around Greenland, and advises the Government of Greenland, the municipalities and other agencies. The Institute of Natural Resources has three academic departments: the Department of Fish and Shellfish, the Department of Mammals and Birds, and the Department of Environment and Mineral Resources. In addition, the institute has an interdisciplinary Danish/Greenland climate centre: the Greenland Climate Research Centre, which conducts research into the effects of climate change on the Arctic nature and Greenland society.

You can read more about the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources on www.natur.gl or in the institute's annual report.

Travel activity
Travel activity must be expected in connection with the position.

Salary and terms of employment
The position is currently classified at salary scale LR 36. The monthly salary, including fixed salary components, is set in accordance with the Agreement between the Government of Greenland and the Academic Organisations and ASG.

As a rule, employment will be based on the terms of the collective agreement. If the applicant is already employed as a civil servant under the Civil Servants Act for the Public Sector in Greenland, the position may be offered under civil servant terms.

Civil servants employed by the Danish state and employees covered by certain collective agreements for academics – including the agreement between DJØF and the Danish Ministry of Finance – are entitled to unpaid leave in connection with employment under the Government of Greenland. The Danish Ministry of the Interior has also encouraged municipalities and regions to accommodate requests for unpaid leave in cases of employment under the Government of Greenland. These provisions regarding unpaid leave also apply to the spouses or partners of individuals employed under the Government of Greenland.

The working hours are generally 40 hours a week.

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation travel and shipment of household goods at the beginning and end of the employment period, are governed by the collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Housing
There is no staff accommodation for the position.

The application
The application deadline is 15 September 2025.

The application with CV, diploma etc. must be sent via the link below. Applications are not accepted by email.

Submit your application, CV, education and course certificates and other relevant documents by clicking "Send application".

Start Date
The starting date is 1 November 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Interested?
If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact director Josephine Nymand on tel. +299 361234, mobile +299 287703 or email jony@natur.gl.

We look forward to hearing from you.