Marine Assistant

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 a Marine Assistant to work at our Rothera Research Station, to run the routine biological and oceanography programmes, which include the tasks of aquaria and chemistry lab maintenance, seawater sampling, sediment trapping, ice observations and biological monitoring.

Qualifications: HSE IV/Advanced European Scientific Diver or sport equivalent (3 star CMAS)

HNC / HND / BSc (or equivalent)

Duration: minimum 19 months

Salary: Salary starting from £23, 037

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 76/12 
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 22nd July 2012
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Wednesday 15 August 2012