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.
This post is part of a 3 year funded NERC project to investigate the impact of warming on the formation and development of fowling communities in Antarctica. It offers a unique opportunity to collect data on the vulnerability of some of the most temperature sensitive marine animals, in the face of rapid climate warming. The position involves extensive SCUBA diving to deploy an array of settlement panels that are heated to +1 and +2°C above ambient controls (50 and 100 year warming scenarios). Experience of commercial/scientific diving is therefore highly desirable. The post holder will be required to take high resolution photographs, using professional underwater camera equipment. These will be used to identify settling propagules to species level and to monitor how these communities develop.
The post holder is expected to have a good working knowledge of identification keys and community analysis. Knowledge of marine animal husbandry and aquarium maintenance will be an advantage.
The post involves a minimum of 2 years at the British Antarctic Survey’s Rothera Research Station, Antarctica and is expected to result in several high impact scientific publications. As a PDRA, the post holder will be expected to play a role in planning, organisation, and implementation of this research programme whilst also supporting a diverse range of marine science projects and base activities, particularly during the summer months. The post holder will be required to work closely with other wintering marine scientists, other station personnel and team members based in Cambridge.
Qualifications: PhD in Marine Biology/Aquatic Ecology
Experienced diver (minimum 100 logged dives ) capable of passing HSE commercial diving course before deployment to Antarctica
Duration: 36 months fixed term appointment
Salary: £21,037
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 47/13
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 12th May 2013
Interviews are scheduled to be held w/c 10th June 2013
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.
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