As the current department head of the Greenland Climate Research Centre has chosen to pursue new opportunities, the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources is seeking for a new department head to lead an interdisciplinary centre focusing on climate and marine ecology research in Greenland.

The Greenland Climate Research Centre (GCRC) is anchored at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources. The centre integrates natural sciences, social sciences and local knowledge with the aim of studying the impacts of climate change on Greenland's marine ecosystem and society.

GCRC is an important point of contact for foreign researchers with an interest in climate research projects in Greenland, and GCRC has extensive research collaboration with universities and research institutions worldwide.

The centre works within six main programmes:

• Climate and Society
• Glacier-Ocean interactions
• Greenland Benthic Habitats
• Marine Ecology and Climate
• Marine Monitoring Programs.

GCRC leads long-term programmes monitoring the marine environment and oceanography along Greenland's coasts and develops and offers research-based educational courses. GCRC also contributes research-based advice to the Greenland and Danish authorities.

Scope of Work
Reporting to the Director of the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, the centre head is responsible for the day-to-day management and overall responsibility for the centre's function. As a supervisor and motivator, the centre head must ensure the continued development of the centre. At the same time, the centre head is responsible for ensuring that the work is carried out according to plan, set budgets and maintain a high professional standard. The centre head will play a key role in advancing GCRC's strategy to develop high-quality interdisciplinary marine research projects and monitoring programmes of relevance to both Greenland and international community. The centre head must be able to secure funding for new research projects that, by using existing logistical platforms, complement and improve the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources' existing activities and time series.

The centre head must participate in existing international collaborations and develop new partnerships with other research institutions.

Qualifications
We are looking for a leader with a natural science background (e.g. biology or similar) and a PhD degree. The applicant must have a thorough knowledge of the department's areas of work and be able to document experience in management, research and project management. In addition, emphasis is placed on international research experience and in-depth knowledge of Greenland conditions. The applicant must actively participate in research projects, and the applicant's own research interests should support and bridge physical and biological oceanography and the higher trophic levels in Greenland's marine ecosystem.

Requirements for applicants
Management

• Experience in management, administration and project coordination
• Ability to attract external funding for research and monitoring projects
• Visions for the development and strengthening of GCRC
• Ability to strengthen GCRC's internal and external research collaboration
• In-depth knowledge of Greenland conditions
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, as well as commitment to the continued strengthening of the department in Greenland.

Research

• Internationally recognised research with scientific publications in relevant journals
• Experience with development, management and financial management of large research projects
• Experience with interdisciplinary research collaboration
• Experience with advanced monitoring technology in research
• Experience with research projects in Greenland or other Arctic regions
• Large international network
• Experience presenting scientific results to various target groups.

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

Salary and terms of employment
The position is currently classified at level 36. As of April 1, 2025, the monthly salary, including fixed salary components, the employee’s pension contribution, and the fixed-term allowance in LR 36, amounts to DKK 68,094, corresponding to DKK 817,128 annually..

The salary with fixed salary components is determined in accordance with the collective agreement between the Government of Greenland and the Academic Organisations.

Employment will generally be under collective agreement terms. If the applicant is already a civil servant in accordance with the Civil Servants Act for the Public Greenland Government, employment may take place on civil servant terms.

Civil servants in the state and employees under various academic collective agreements, including the agreement between DJØF and the Ministry of Finance, are entitled to unpaid leave when taking employment with the Government of Greenland. The Ministry of the Interior has also recommended that municipalities and regions be accommodating to applications for unpaid leave when employed under the Government of Greenland. The provisions on leave of absence also apply to spouses or partners of individuals taking employed under the Government of Greenland.

The standard working week is 40 hours.

Salary and terms of employment, including the right to travel at the start and end of employment, and to move household effects, are subject to the collective agreement in force at the time of accession between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organisation. The position is a fixed term for a period of four years with the possibility of extension for up to three additional years.

Housing
Staff accommodation is not assigned for the position. If an applicant already has staff accommodation through employment with the Government of Greenland, the right to assigned staff accommodation is retained in accordance with current rules. A staff accommodation is linked to the employment and must be vacated at the end of the employment.

Application
The application deadline is 22 September 2025.

The application with CV, diploma etc. must be submitted via the link below. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

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

Starting date
The starting date is 1 October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Interested?
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Director Josephine Nymand at tel. +299 361200 or email jony@natur.gl.

We look forward to hearing from you.