The Greenland Climate Research Centre at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a 24-month research position focusing on the functional role of zooplankton in the carbon cycle of Greenland’s marine environments. The position is part of the EU project Sea-Quester (Blue Carbon Production, Export, and Sequestration in Emerging Polar Ecosystems, https://sea-quester.eu/) and offers a unique opportunity to work in an international research environment dedicated to understanding the polar regions' role in climate regulation.

Background:
Zooplankton play a key role in Arctic marine food webs and in transporting carbon from the surface to deeper ocean layers. This project will utilize stationary acoustic instruments and net sampling to quantify variations in zooplankton occurrence and behavior over time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyzing acoustic and biological data to identify spatial and temporal patterns in zooplankton
• Investigating the links between zooplankton, primary production, and carbon transport
• Contributing to fieldwork and data processing in collaboration with national and international partners
• Publishing results in peer-reviewed journals and contributing to scientific dissemination

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant field, such as biology, informatics, physics, applied mathematics, or statistics
• Strong skills in data analysis (R, Python or similar)
• Experience with statistical analysis
• A proven track record of scientific publication

Other desired factors are:

• Experience in acoustic methods
• Knowledge of plankton ecology
• Fieldwork experience, preferably on ocean-going research vessels
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

The successful candidate will be based in Nuuk, Greenland, with the opportunity to participate in fieldwork in Greenlandic waters and collaborate with Sea-Quester’s international partners.

Terms of employment:
The position is full-time and fixed-term for two years. Salary and employment conditions will follow the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant labor union at the time of employment. The position will report to the Head of the Greenland Climate Research Centre.

Further information:
For further information, please contact Lorenz Meire by email at lome@natur.gl