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Large herbivore and vegetation ecology postdoc in Greenland

Deadline: May 31, 2026

The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources is searching for a 2-year postdoc studying herbivory and vegetation mapping on the Greenlandic tundra! 

The position is based in Nuuk for 2 years to focus on mapping herbivore vegetation quality and quantity across West Greenland and beyond. Ideally the candidate will be able to start working this summer. Preference will be given to candidates who speak Greenlandic and/or a Nordic language, but all candidates will be considered. The position will be primarily based at Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, and will work in close collaboration with the Scott Polar Research Institute. 

You can find more information and how to apply here.

Questions? Please contact Mathilde Le Moullec (malm@natur.gl) or Jeff Kerby (jk957@cam.ac.uk).

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PhD position at Agricultural University of Iceland

The Agricultural University of Iceland (AUI) is advertising a PhD position on the Assisted development of biological soil crust (biocrust) for ecosystem restoration in cold environments like Iceland.

The project involves literature review, lab and field experiments, and collaboration with international research partners to test methods such as cyanobacterial and moss inoculation. Applicants need a relevant background in ecology or soil science, English proficiency, and programming/statistical skills.

https://lbhi.is/en/university/about-the-school/news/ph-d-position-on-the-assisted-development-of-biological-soil-crust-biocrust-for-ecosystem-restoration

Application deadline: April 5, 2026

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Permanent position as research assistant at GINR

The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources is advertising a permanent research assistant position in terrestrial ecology. The position entails supporting the more practical and applied tasks of research, including the pre-, during-, and post- field activities.

A bachelor/master degree in natural sciences (or equivalent) is expected for the data-handling component, while speaking Kalaallilut or a Scandinavian language is necessary to help with the management and outreach tasks.

Application deadline: April 20, 2026

For more information, see:

https://natur.gl/stillinger/groenlands-naturinstitut-soeger-forsker-i-terrestrisk-oekologi-til-afdeling-for-pattedyr-og-fugle