Overview

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), 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.

An opportunity has arisen in the Polar Data Centre (PDC), a constituent part of the BAS, Science Information Systems group, for a temporary data manager/software developer. The successful candidate will work within a small team that develop, implement, manage, operate and maintain information services across a broad range of science disciplines.

You will have proven ability in scientific data management from within a principally Linux computing environment coupled with self-reliance and strong motivation.

The appointment will be for approximately 17 months, commencing in May 2017.

Qualifications: Experience in Linux administration, a knowledge of science data management, data handling techniques, and general programming skills are essential. Candidates should have a minimum of an HNC in a computing related subject and, ideally, several years’ experience.

Duration: Fixed Term Appointment (17 Months)

Salary: In the range of £28,200 to £30,600 per annum

On-line application forms and further information are available on our website at www.bas.ac.uk/jobs

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 126/16
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 2nd April 2017
Interviews will be held on: w/c 17th April 2017
Start Date: May 2017

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome.

For full details see: https://secure.antarctica.ac.uk/employment/vacancies/job.php?JobID=1275