Researcher / Senior Researcher in Fisheries Biology and Stock Assessment

About the role

The Department of Fish and Shellfish at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources (GINR) is hiring a permanent Researcher or Senior Researcher to assess fish and shellfish stocks in Greenland. Stock assessment and fisheries advice are central to Greenlandic society, as fisheries form the backbone of the economy. The post involves quantitative data analysis, stock assessment modelling, fieldwork at sea and scientific advice to fisheries managers and policymakers.

Key responsibilities

• Quantitative data analysis and stock assessment modelling
• Research and methodological development; up to 25% of working time is allocated to independent research and publication
• Fieldwork at sea aboard GINR research vessels
• Providing scientific advice to fisheries managers, policymakers and other stakeholders
• Communicating research findings in writing and orally to a wide range of audiences
• Participating in annual international working group meetings on stock assessment, and other meetings within ICES and NAFO (some travel required)
• Teaching duties, for example at undergraduate level, may occur for up to two weeks per year

Required profile

• Background in quantitative biology, mathematics or statistics, with experience in population modelling
• Strong written and oral communication skills, especially with management authorities, resource users and the scientific community
• Experience with research and monitoring programmes, international scientific fora, scientific advice to authorities and peer-reviewed publications is advantageous
• Experience working at sea is a benefit; knowledge of Greenlandic conditions and the Greenlandic language is an advantage
• For Senior Researcher: documented research achievements relevant to living marine resources at a level equivalent to Senior Researcher and a PhD
• Extensive experience in statistical programming and data analysis, preferably in R or Python, involving population models and stock assessment

What we offer

• Salary and employment conditions, including relocation travel and transport of household effects, governed by the collective agreement in force at the time of appointment
• No staff housing is provided; staff housing is retained only if the applicant already holds it through another government position and must be vacated on termination

Applications, CV, degree certificates and other documents must be submitted online by 1 December 2026; email applications are not accepted.