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Title | Field Guides – Antarctica |
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We now require Field Assistants to conduct scientific colleagues safely and efficiently within the polar environment on both the continental ice shelves and glaciated mountains. Of course, you'll also have to attend to many other duties, including assisting in scientific work, organising camp sites, handling radio equipment and ensuring sno-mobiles continue to work. Practical, organised and unflappable, you'll have what it takes to work in the most challenging climate on Earth - enabling us to conduct successful scientific research across Antarctica. Extensive experience of alpine mountaineering (Europe, or elsewhere) is a prerequisite. Mountain Instructors Certificate, Mountain Instructors Award are desirable. Details of required mountaineering experience: Climbed more than 20 multi-pitch rock routes at the following grades or above: UK 4a/USA 5.7/UIAA V-/Australia 14. Climbed 10 multi-pitch winter/mixed routes at Scottish Grade 3 or above, or equivalent. Climbed 5 alpine routes on mixed and glaciated terrain at PD or above, in Europe or elsewhere (rock routes do not apply). Significant ski-mountaineering trips on glaciated terrain may be considered as a substitute. PurposeTo 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 Guides 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. Duties- To ensure the safety and well being of all members of the field party and manage all hazards in the field where practicable. On-line application forms and further information are available on our website at www.bas.ac.uk/jobs 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 09/17 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. |