Scientific Data ManagerPlease quote ref no: BAS 57/13 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 are currently seeking a scientific data manager to work at our modern complex of offices on the outskirts of Cambridge. We are looking to appoint a Scientific Data Manager to manage scientific data collected by the UK polar community with an emphasis on marine and aerogeophysical datasets. In this sense 'manage' means a series of steps including planning, acquisition and processing through to reviewing and archiving and onto analysis and dissemination. Qualifications: Degree or Higher in a Geoscience Duration: Open-ended full time appointment Salary: Salary will be in the range of £26,450 to £29,710 per annum. We offer a generous benefits package including a defined salary pension scheme, free car parking, flexible working hours and 30 days annual leave. 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 Closing date for receipt of application forms is 2nd June 2013 Interviews are scheduled to be held on. w/c 10th June 2013 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. |
