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The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) is part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and is the UK's Centre of Excellence for integrated research in terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems and their interaction with the atmosphere. Working in partnership with the research community, policy makers, industry and society, CEH undertakes cutting edge research to deliver world class solutions to the most complex environmental challenges facing humankind. CEH has an annual turnover of £35 million, and employs staff across four sites; the headquarters is at Wallingford with further sites at Bangor, Edinburgh and Lancaster.
About the role
We offer a prestigious Research Associate training programme to develop skilled UK/EU scientists for the future of European environmental research. For the 3 year duration of this training programme, we are offering an exciting opportunity to undergo training in, and work on, the design, construction, installation and maintenance of field instrumentation data logging systems and a variety of environmental sensors. You will support the full range of CEH science. This post is a key role in the small, but dynamic and responsive team of engineers and scientists in the Land Surface Flux Measurement group in the attractive surroundings of our Wallingford site.
About you
You will have a degree (2:1 or better) or equivalent qualification is essential. It is likely that you will have an environmental science or environmental physics numerate science degree. You must be able to demonstrate an aptitude for instrumentation and data logging, with basic understanding of electronics with evidence of simple circuit construction. Meticulous attention to detail is required, with dependable engineering discipline to follow procedures and maintain documentation – knowledge of ISO9001 is desirable You must have a full driving licence as you will be required to work outdoors often alone at remote field sites and sometimes overseas, with work at height (full training given).
Eligibility to apply
To work for CEH, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK without the requirement for a work permit. CEH can only apply for a work permit in cases where there are no suitably qualified or experienced resident workers; otherwise applicants should normally be resident in the UK or a national of the European Union.
Applications are handled by the UK SBS; to apply please visit our job board at http://topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc231530_6718.aspx please ensure that you complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted as a standalone. The form should be uploaded via the "My Account" menu option on the "Jobs Home" page. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867000, please quote reference number IRC231530.
Closing Date: 9th October 2016
Interview Date: 31st October 2016
