The posting
Data Officer for the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources
The Department of Environment and Mineral Resources is looking for a colleague to work in the analysis and processing of data on biology and nature.
The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources generally advises the Government of Greenland on issues related to living resources and natural conditions.
The tasks in the department consist of advice and monitoring on the protection of the environment and nature through raw material activities, monitoring of the terrestrial environment under climate change, and working with data on the seabed, nature and environment in Greenland. In addition, associated projects.
Read more about the department and the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources here: https://natur.gl/.
Tasks
Your focus will be on analyses and presentation of spatial data on nature in Greenland. Your work will be done in collaboration with researchers and advisors across the department's disciplines.
You are expected to be responsible for:
- Structuring and expansion of the department's datasets and databases.
- Processing and analysis of spatial data in GIS (QGIS & ArcGIS), SQL, Python/R.
- Production of graphs, maps and other things for publications.
- Dissemination of the department's data collections on ArcGIS Online, etc.
You are expected to participate in:
- Other projects and assignments across the department's subject areas.
- Processing point cloud data from measurements with sonar.
- Communication with colleagues as well as external partners and stakeholders regarding data.
Eligibility requirements
We are looking for a person with a higher or medium-length relevant education, e.g. a master's or bachelor's degree in data analysis, geophysics, geoinformatics, physical geography, land surveyor, agricultural science or related sciences. You have experience in handling and analyzing data and databases, e.g. using R, SQL, Python, QGIS and ArcGIS Pro.
Knowledge of the Greenlandic language and society is an advantage, but not a prerequisite.
Salary and terms of employment:
Salary and terms of employment—including the right to travel and relocation expenses (upon commencement and termination of employment) and the transport of household goods—are governed by the agreement/collective bargaining agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant trade union.
Housing Staff housing is not provided for this position. If an applicant already has staff housing through employment with the Self-Government, the right to such housing is retained. The staff housing is tied to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon the termination of employment.
The place of employment is Nuuk. Some travel activity must be expected in connection with e.g. fieldwork and meetings.
Starting date 1 February 2027 or soon thereafter.
The working hours are 40 hours weekly.
Further information about the position can be obtained from Head of Department Karl Zinglersen +299 361200, kazi(at)natur.gl.
Final application deadline: 30. November 2026.



