Field Assistants

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research Council, aims to undertake a world-class programme of scientific research, and to sustain for the UK an active and influential regional presence and a leadership role in Antarctic affairs. 

We now require Field Assistants to conduct scientific colleagues safely and efficiently within the polar environment both on continental ice shelves and glaciated mountainous regions.

Field parties come under the charge of the Field Operations Manager, who is based at Rothera and to whom the Field Assistants are responsible for the safety, efficiency and well-being of their parties. All duties should be carried out in accordance with the Field Operations Manual.

Qualifications: No specific qualifications required, however, Mountain Instructors certification, Mountain Instructors Award are desirable.

Duration: 6 or 18 months

Salary: From £23,700

On-line application forms and further information are available on our website at www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment

These are also available from the Human Resources Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221508. 

Please quote reference: BAS 01/12
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 4th April 2012 
Interviews are scheduled to be confirmed.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome. 
You will need to be physically capable and medically fit to work in Antarctic conditions.