Software Developer

Please quote ref no: BAS 54/13
Closing date for applications: 02 Jun 2013

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. Over the last few years BAS has developed a computer model of the Earth’s electron radiation belts that is now used to produce real-time forecasts of the high-energy electron population (www.fp7-spacecast.eu).

We are looking to appoint a Software Developer to develop software packages which are to provide a suite of data management and data access tools to enable both internal and external access to BAS Space Weather Services.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a HNC or Higher Qualification

Duration: Fixed term appointment untill 31st March

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 please click the APPLY button below.

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 54/13
Closing date for receipt of application forms is: 2nd June 2013
Interviews are scheduled to be held on: w/c 17th 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.