Postdoctoral Researcher in Vegetation Mapping and Herbivory - Greenland Institute of Natural Resources (GINR), Nuuk, Groenlandia - 40 hrs/semana - Trabajo de campo ártico con UAV y machine learning - Deadline 31 mayo 2026
Location: Nuuk, GreenlandOrganization: Greenland Institute of Natural Resources (GINR)
Contract Type: Postdoctoral position
Main Description:
The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to study herbivory and develop plant biomass maps in areas used by large herbivores (caribou and muskoxen). The position involves field measurements, UAV mapping, and AI-based analysis. Results will be used to advise the Government of Greenland on wildlife conservation and management.
Requirements:
- PhD in natural sciences
- Experience in plant ecology and large herbivore ecology
- Experience in ecological fieldwork in remote Arctic/subarctic environments
- Experience integrating field data with UAV mapping (multispectral, structure from motion, LiDAR)
- Experience applying machine learning (random forest, deep learning) to vegetation classification and biomass estimation
- Experience with Google Earth Engine or other remote sensing platforms
- Competence in quantitative analysis with R and/or Python
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Knowledge of Danish and Greenlandic is an advantage
Benefits/Conditions:
- Salary according to collective agreements between the Government of Greenland and organizations
- GINR assistance with accommodation according to internal regulations
- 40 hours per week
- Travel included for fieldwork and meetings
How to Apply:
Submit application, CV, diplomas, certificates and relevant documents through the online form at the job posting page. For more information contact Mathilde Le Moullec (malm@natur.gl, +299 244752) or Fernando Ugarte (feug@natur.gl).
Application deadline: May 31, 2026
More information and application
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