PDRA in Soil Nutrient Cycling

The British Antarctic Survey, 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 Polar affairs.

The successful candidate will participate in research funded by the NERC standard grant Short circuits in the nitrogen cycle regulate ecosystem development in the terrestrial Antarctic (NEB 1063). The main purpose of the PDRA will be to establish which classes of soil micro-organisms are most efficient at obtaining amino acids and peptides of different sizes in maritime Antarctic soils.

Qualifications: Degree and PhD in soil or plant science

Duration: 18 months fixed term appointment

Salary: Salary will be in the range of £26,180 to £29,410 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 58/12
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 20th May 2012
Interviews are scheduled for the 8th June 2012.