Five-year social science professorship at Ilisimatusarfik
Wed, Apr 28, 2010
Ilisimatusarfik, the University of Greenland seeks a social science professor. The position is a five-year
appointment starting as soon as possible.
The professorship is part of the agreement between Denmark and Greenland in connection with the formation
of the Greenland Climate Research Centre. The purpose of the social science aspect of the climate research
centre is to describe and assess the impact of climate change on Greenlandic society, including the economy,
industry, technology, etc., and furthermore to develop adaptation strategies. Another objective is to build an
environment within social science research, with the intention to illustrate the development of Greenlandic
society in relation to climate change.
See full announcement here: http://www.ilisimatusarfik.gl/Portals/0/Ekstern/Generelt/Dokumenter/Professorship%20Ilisimatusarfik.pdf
appointment starting as soon as possible.
The professorship is part of the agreement between Denmark and Greenland in connection with the formation
of the Greenland Climate Research Centre. The purpose of the social science aspect of the climate research
centre is to describe and assess the impact of climate change on Greenlandic society, including the economy,
industry, technology, etc., and furthermore to develop adaptation strategies. Another objective is to build an
environment within social science research, with the intention to illustrate the development of Greenlandic
society in relation to climate change.
See full announcement here: http://www.ilisimatusarfik.gl/Portals/0/Ekstern/Generelt/Dokumenter/Professorship%20Ilisimatusarfik.pdf