Contract Type: Full Time
Duration: Fixed Term Appointment - 20 month contract
Salary: £30,201 per annum
Benefits: We offer
generous benefits
Team: Antarctic Employment Pool
Location: BAS Cambridge and Antarctica
Closing Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Job Profile:
Although this job is not UK based, the successful candidate will be required to attend training in the UK which will require a right to work.
As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK.
Interview/assessment/start date
– Interviews and assessments in April, start date in July.
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an early career Ocean Scientist to join our team based in Antarctica. BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions.
What we offer:
As a valued employee, you’ll be eligible for benefits including an end of contract payment upon completion of a successful assignment in Antarctica, annual leave, a defined contribution pension scheme with NEST (National Employment Savings Trust), and access to a 24/7 employee assistance programme. In addition, you will be provided with pre-deployment training and accommodation costs. All food, accommodation and polar clothing during Antarctic deployment will also be provided.
You’ll be joining BAS at an exciting time with the role spanning over two science teams. The first being the polar oceans team which explores the physics, chemistry and biochemistry of the Southern Ocean and high Arctic waters. The second team is Biodiversity, Evolution and Adaptations which looks at ecology and physiology of biodiversity in the shallows.
You’ll help us to deliver the ongoing biological and oceanography time series which will include taking a leading role in maintenance of aquaria and chemistry lab maintenance; CTD profiling; sea water profiling; diving to measure iceberg scouring and make biological collections.
Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop role-specific skills alongside standard training provided for those living and working in the extreme polar environment. There are also opportunities to progress into other areas such as lab manager, environmental advice, diving officer and station support/management roles.
Some of your main responsibilities will include:
Maintenance of aquaria
Sea water sampling
SCUBA diving to make observations and collections
Ice observations
Support of marine biology programmes
For the role of Rothera Ocean Scientist we are looking for somebody who:
Holds a BSc 2:1 or equivalent
Is an experienced SCUBA diver (CMAS 3* equivalent, minimum 80 logged dives, including 40 cold water dives Ideally, you will have HSE or equivalent qualifications and full face mask experience. You will possess a good knowledge of small boat handling and a flexible approach to problem-solving. Proficient in written and spoken English language, you will have the ability to get on in a small, tightly knit team for extended periods. You will live and work within a small team at Rothera which integrates with a larger team in Cambridge. In addition, you will need to be physically fit enough to cope with the working environment in Antarctica and pass a BAS medical.
Please download job description for more details.
If we’ve just described you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now at bas.ac.uk/vacancies.
What experiences can we offer you?
At BAS we believe everyone plays a vital role, is unique and valued, therefore, we embrace diversity as well as equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment where everyone’s unique perspectives are valued.
If you require the job information in an alternative format (i.e. email, audio or video), or would like any further information or support, please do not hesitate to get in touch at jobs@bas.ac.uk or alternatively you can call us on 01223 221508.
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Duration: Fixed Term Appointment - 20 month contract
Salary: £30,201 per annum
Benefits: We offer
generous benefits
Team: Antarctic Employment Pool
Location: BAS Cambridge and Antarctica
Closing Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Job Profile:
Although this job is not UK based, the successful candidate will be required to attend training in the UK which will require a right to work.
As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK.
Interview/assessment/start date
– Interviews and assessments in April, start date in July.
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an early career Ocean Scientist to join our team based in Antarctica. BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions.
What we offer:
As a valued employee, you’ll be eligible for benefits including an end of contract payment upon completion of a successful assignment in Antarctica, annual leave, a defined contribution pension scheme with NEST (National Employment Savings Trust), and access to a 24/7 employee assistance programme. In addition, you will be provided with pre-deployment training and accommodation costs. All food, accommodation and polar clothing during Antarctic deployment will also be provided.
You’ll be joining BAS at an exciting time with the role spanning over two science teams. The first being the polar oceans team which explores the physics, chemistry and biochemistry of the Southern Ocean and high Arctic waters. The second team is Biodiversity, Evolution and Adaptations which looks at ecology and physiology of biodiversity in the shallows.
You’ll help us to deliver the ongoing biological and oceanography time series which will include taking a leading role in maintenance of aquaria and chemistry lab maintenance; CTD profiling; sea water profiling; diving to measure iceberg scouring and make biological collections.
Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop role-specific skills alongside standard training provided for those living and working in the extreme polar environment. There are also opportunities to progress into other areas such as lab manager, environmental advice, diving officer and station support/management roles.
Some of your main responsibilities will include:
Maintenance of aquaria
Sea water sampling
SCUBA diving to make observations and collections
Ice observations
Support of marine biology programmes
For the role of Rothera Ocean Scientist we are looking for somebody who:
Holds a BSc 2:1 or equivalent
Is an experienced SCUBA diver (CMAS 3* equivalent, minimum 80 logged dives, including 40 cold water dives Ideally, you will have HSE or equivalent qualifications and full face mask experience. You will possess a good knowledge of small boat handling and a flexible approach to problem-solving. Proficient in written and spoken English language, you will have the ability to get on in a small, tightly knit team for extended periods. You will live and work within a small team at Rothera which integrates with a larger team in Cambridge. In addition, you will need to be physically fit enough to cope with the working environment in Antarctica and pass a BAS medical.
Please download job description for more details.
If we’ve just described you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now at bas.ac.uk/vacancies.
What experiences can we offer you?
At BAS we believe everyone plays a vital role, is unique and valued, therefore, we embrace diversity as well as equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment where everyone’s unique perspectives are valued.
If you require the job information in an alternative format (i.e. email, audio or video), or would like any further information or support, please do not hesitate to get in touch at jobs@bas.ac.uk or alternatively you can call us on 01223 221508.
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