Marine Biologist/Zoological Field Assistant - Antarctica

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has a vacancy for a marine biologist/zoological field assistant to work at the applied fisheries research laboratory at King Edward Point (KEP) on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. The successful candidate will assist with the laboratory and field-based research programme undertaken by BAS on behalf of the Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) (www.sgisland.org).

Qualifications: A minimum of a science degree in a relevant subject.

Duration: Fixed-Term Appointment (15-27 months - with 2-3 month in the UK prior to departure)

Salary: £23,937 per annum initially. Additionally, upon completion of a successful tour, you will receive a 10% bonus.

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 17/16
Closing date for receipt of application forms is: 26th June 2016
Interviews are scheduled to be held on: w/c 25th July 2016

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.