Research Experience Placement: Laboratory Analyst Assistant (ice core suite)

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.

NERC is running the Research Experience Placements scheme (REP) for a third year. The NERC scheme will be restrictive in terms of student eligibility as it is aimed to address the shortage of individuals with quantitative skills coming into environmental science. NERC wishes to use this scheme to encourage more of these individuals to consider a career in environmental research.

We are now looking for a Laboratory analyst assistant (ice core suite)t on this scheme.

Please be aware that selected students MUST meet all of the following criteria:

• Have at least a grade C in Mathematics at A level (or equivalent in Scotland)
• Be studying for a degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. mathematics, statistics, computing, engineering, physics) 
• Be undertaking the placement in a different department to their undergraduate degree
• Be in the middle of their first degree studies (or integrated Masters)
• Be expected to obtain a first or upper second class UK honours degree
• Be eligible for subsequent NERC PhD funding (UK, EU or right to remain in the 
UK)

Please be aware with this role you would be involved with sample and reagent preparation, requiring you to work in a cold room at -25°C

Qualifications: A levels or equivalent including Mathematics at grade C minimum.

Duration: 8 weeks

Salary: £250.00 per week

Applications should consist of CV and cover letter. Please ensure you meet all of the required criteria before submitting your application. In addition, we will require an academic reference prior to interview. 

Post reference: BAS 55/12
Closing date for receipt of application forms: 7th May 2012
Interviews are scheduled to be confirmed.