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Wintering Communications Manager

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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location Antarctic & South Atlantic - Poles
Type Temporary / Contract / Seasonal
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 04/04/2010
Company Name British Antarctic Survey
Contact Name Personnel Section
Telephone (01223) 221508
Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : Environmental Ecology Jobs with British Antarctic Survey. (BAS) is one of the world's leading environmental research centres and is responsible for the UK's national scientific activities in Antarctica.
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Description

With temperatures plummeting as low as –55°C and frequent high winds, ours is a truly unique environment where even the simplest of routine operations are anything but straightforward, but as a competent systems administrator with an appetite for adventure, you’ll be unphased by such an exceptional challenge.

Working from our stations at Halley or Rothera, you’ll undertake the significant responsibility of maintaining communications between the bases, ships, field parties, aircraft and our Cambridge office.Of course, we won’t just drop you in at the icy deep end extensive, professional training will be provided to complement your existing skills and experience.

A working knowledge of computer networking and excellent communications skills are pre-requisites for this post. Previous exposure to RF electronics, satellite communications and radio operation is advantageous, as is a degree/BTEC in computer/ electronics.

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