Oceanographer – Cambridge and Antarctica

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are looking for an Oceanographer to join our Polar Oceans team. The role will involve data collection and handling in support of the Southern Ocean Field Programmes and analysis of new and existing oceanographic data.

We are looking for someone with practical and fieldwork skills and experience in preparing datasets for publication. The role will require someone with strong analytical skills, with the ability to manage their own time and resources to meet strict deadlines. The post-holder will be working in small teams so we are looking for someone with great communication skills and a flexible approach to their work.

Purpose

Contribute to data collection and data handling in support of southern ocean field programmes. Undertake analysis of existing and new oceanographic data contributing to publications and dissemination of results.

Qualification

Degree in oceanography/physical science, or engineering.

Duties

- Assist in the preparation of moorings hardware and instrumentation.
- Participate in the recovery and redeployment of Amundsen Sea moorings.
- Assist in the preparation of glider hardware and instrumentation.
- Participate in the recovery and redeployment ocean gliders.
- Assist in the preparation of technical reports.
- Undertake analysis of oceanographic datasets.
- Contribute to collection and analysis of ocean tracer data.
- Contribute to scientific papers for peer review.
- Any other tasks as requested by Director, BAS.

On-line application forms and further information are available on our website at www.bas.ac.uk/vacancies
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 52/18

Closing date for receipt of application forms is: 27th May 2018
Interviews are scheduled to be held on: 21st June 2018
Proposed start date: TBC

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities and disabled people are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job role.

From April 2018, the British Antarctic Survey, a component part of the Natural Environment Research Council, will be part of UK Research and Innovation. UK Research and Innovation will bring together the seven Research Councils, Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England. The vision for the new organisation is to be the best research and innovation organisation in the world. More information can be found online at http://www.ukri.org. From April 2018, you will be employed by UK Research and Innovation.