The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, which advises the Government of Greenland, municipalities and other bodies on issues related to living resources, is looking for a scientific advisor with a Ph.D. degree within a relevant field for the Department of Environment and Mineral Resources starting on 1st of January or soon thereafter. The tasks include advisory work, research and monitoring of the environment. Read more about the department and the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources at: www.natur.gl.

Tasks and responsibilities

As an advisor in the Department of Environment and Mineral Resources, you will be responsible for tasks relating to the environmental effects of mineral resource activities and monitoring of the effects of climate change.

Your focus will be on the environment and nature in fjord areas and coastal zones, e.g. the benthic ecosystems, seabirds, marine mammals, fish, etc., and in addition the freshwater environment.

You are expected to participate in:

• Screening and evaluation of the environmental aspects in applications from the mineral industry.
• Advising the Government of Greenland on environmental matters related to other activities.
• Collaboration with our partners in environmental consulting.
• Fieldwork in connection with the department's tasks.
• Projects related to the department's work.

The department's employees are part of different working groups, and you will collaborate with researchers from Greenland, Denmark and other countries. 

Requirements

We are looking for an employee with a higher academic education and a Ph.D. degree within biology, environmental engineering or similar and preferably with experience related to environmental consultancy. The applicant must have knowledge of one or more of the department's areas of work. Knowledge of the Greenlandic language and society is an advantage, but not a prerequisite. The place of employment is Nuuk. Some travel activity must be expected in connection with fieldwork and meetings. The working hours are 40 hours weekly.

Further information about the position can be obtained from Acting Head of Department Karl Zinglersen +299 361200, kazi@natur.gl.

Salary and terms of employment

Salary and terms of employment, including entitlement to travel to and from the place of employment upon commencement and termination of employment, as well as relocation of household effects, will be in accordance with the agreement in force at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.