We are looking to appoint a marine assistant to run the routine biological and oceanography programmes, which include the tasks of aquaria and chemistry lab maintenance, seawater sampling, sediment trapping, ice observations and biological monitoring.
Qualifications: HSE IV/Advanced European Scientific Diver or sport equivalent (3 star CMAS).
Duration: Appointments will be for a period of up to 18 months
Salary: Salary: £23,937 per annum initially. Additionally, upon completion of a successful tour, you will receive a 10% bonus. BAS provides all training required, outdoor and work clothing, tools, and accommodation (whilst in the Antarctic).
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 19/16
Closing date for receipt of application forms is: 27th March 2016
Interviews are scheduled to be held on: w/c 30th May 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.
