Glacier Photogrammetry Specialist

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 

We are looking to appoint a Photogrammetry Specialist to collect time-series DEMs of a selection of glaciers on the Antarctic Peninsula from historic aerial photography, to quantify glacier changes over time. and compare the DEMs to detect major trends and liaise with scientists in the BAS Ice Sheets programme who will interpret the results to isolate the processes driving the observed changes.

Qualifications: PhD in an Environmental Science

Duration: 18 Months Fixed Term Appointment

Salary: Salary will be in the range of £26,450 to £29,710 per annum. We offer a generous benefits package including a defined salary pension scheme, free car parking, flexible working hours and 30 days annual leave.

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 56/13
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 30th June 2013
Interviews are scheduled to be held w/c 22nd July 2013


We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome.