Please quote ref no: BAS 71/11
Closing date for applications: 19 Feb 2012

Main Description

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.

We wish to appoint an experienced researcher to join a team studying the processes that control glacial flow, with particular emphasis on conditions at the bed of ice streams and glaciers.

Earth's ice cover has a significant influence on oceans and climate, and understanding its dynamics and evolution is a prerequisite to assessing its future impacts. We use a number of geophysical techniques, including seismic and ice-penetrating radar systems, to study glacial and subglacial conditions, to produce detailed maps of sub-glacial bedforms and basal water distribution, and to derive the physical properties of sub-glacial sediments. We also use GPS and other glaciological and geophysical techniques (e.g. ice coring, gravity).

You will be keen, motivated and committed with a strong academic background, an enthusiasm for fieldwork, and an adaptable and innovative approach. Your job will be:

• To help plan and undertake fieldwork, initially in Antarctica, using radar, seismic and GPS equipment.
• To process and interpret the data.
• To publish the results in scientific papers and at conferences.

You will also be involved in analysis and publication of existing datasets and in the development of research proposals for future work in both polar regions. Fieldwork will initially be on Larsen Ice Shelf, east of the Antarctic Peninsula during the 2012/13 field season, using seismic and radar to map the ocean bed beneath the ice. You will contribute to the maintenance and deployment of glaciological and geophysical equipment.

Qualifications: You will have a good first degree in physical sciences and a relevant PhD (or equivalent post-graduate experience). For appointment at the higher level you will have 3 years post-doctoral experience, a record of good quality lead-author publications and clearly demonstrated potential to win funding funding applications.

Duration: Open-ended

Salary: Salary will be in the range of £26,180 to £29,410 (PB6) per annum or £30,710 to £37,120 (PB5) per annum. We offer a generous benefits package including a final salary pension scheme, free car parking, flexible working hours and 30 days annual leave.

These are also available from the Personnel Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221508.

Please quote reference: BAS 71/11
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 19^th February 2012
Interviews are scheduled to be held w/c 19^th March 2012

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.