The British Geological Survey, (BGS) part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), is the UK's premier geoscience strategic mapping and research organisation. A vacancy has arisen for a Metallic Minerals Geologist based at Keyworth, Nottingham.

You will work chiefly in the Minerals for Development team contributing mineral-related information, services and advice to a range of BGS projects and customers in the UK and overseas. A key role will be the conduct of research on the genesis of metallic mineral deposits. This will involve development of new research ideas, establishment of partnerships with other parts of BGS and UK academia, and the identification of new opportunities/additional sources of funding in this sector. You will also contribute to BGS activities related to minerals intelligence gathering and analysis of the global, European and UK minerals industries, with emphasis on topical issues such as security of supply and sustainable minerals development. You will produce peer-reviewed and other outputs from these activities for a wide range of stakeholders in the UK and overseas.

You will have a first degree in Geosciences together with a Master level qualification in a relevant area of economic geology, and have an understanding of the genesis of mineral deposits and how to explore for them. In addition you should have knowledge of modern research techniques (geological, geochemical, isotopic, mineralogical and geophysical) used in metallogenic studies.

The role requires you to develop links with outside stakeholders and, therefore, you must have good presentational and written skills. In addition, you must have a flexible approach to work, strong self-motivation, and have the ability to generate new ideas for metallogenic research. You must be willing to undertake field studies in the UK and overseas.

Starting salary will be between £24,380 per annum to £36,390 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. Working hours will be 37 per week excluding lunch breaks. A generous benefits package is also offered, including a company pension scheme, childcare allowance, 30 days annual leave plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays.

For an application form contact Personnel (Recruitment), British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5GG. (Tel: 0115 936 3209). Please ensure that the relevant reference number is quoted when applying for an application form. Further details can also be obtained by accessing our web page at www.bgs.ac.uk. Applications must be returned by 29 May 009. Please quote reference no.HSO/KW/09/04 when applying for an application form.

The Natural Environment Research Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities and those from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome. The Survey has a no-smoking policy in all of its buildings. The British Geological Survey is an Investors in People organisation. There is a guaranteed Interview Scheme for suitable candidates with disabilities.