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 Mineral Resources Geologist based at Keyworth, Nottingham.

As well as assisting in the development of our knowledge base in UK mineral resources, you will develop expertise to help maintain and enhance our status as a respected and authoritative mineral statistics and commodity information provider. This will include acquisition and compilation of a wide range of mineral commodity data and analysis for a range of end-users. You will also be expected to make a significant contribution to a range of existing and new web-based, digital and hard-copy commodity-based outputs. You will also help to develop our expertise on the relationship between mineral extraction, security of supply and sustainable development issues.

You will have a first degree in Geosciences together with an understanding of the geology and mineral resources of the UK. The role requires you to develop links with outside stakeholders and, therefore, you must have good presentational and written skills.

Starting salary will be between £19,150 per annum to £28,830 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.SO/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.