Overview

We are looking to appoint a marine assistant to run the routine biological and oceanography programmes, which include the tasks of aquaria and chemistry lab maintenance, seawater sampling, sediment trapping, ice observations and biological monitoring.

Qualifications: HSE IV/Advanced European Scientific Diver or sport equivalent (3 star CMAS).

Duration: Winter Over (Up to 18 Months)

Salary: £23,937 per annum initially. Additionally, upon completion of a successful tour, you will receive a 10% bonus.

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 03/17
Closing date for receipt of application forms is: 2nd April 2017
Interviews are scheduled to be held on: w/c 12th June 2017

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.

See: https://secure.antarctica.ac.uk/employment/vacancies/job.php?JobID=1243