Marine Biological Equipment 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 Biological Equipment Assistant to support the Marine Science Engineer in the unpacking, maintenance, packing and cataloguing of scientific gear used on our ship the RRS James Clark Ross during the next field season and to help during sea trials.

This is a 3-month contract.

Qualifications: A minimum of 2 A’ Levels, including one in a biological science

Duration: 3 months

Salary: Salary will be in the range of £14,620 to £18,910 per annum pro-rata. We offer a generous benefits package including free car parking, flexible working hours and 30 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata.

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 66/12
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 17th June 2012
Interviews are scheduled to be held w/c 25th June 2012