Fixed term appointment - 36 months
We offer generous benefits
Team: Palaeo-environments, Ice sheets and Climate Change (PICC)
Location: BAS Cambridge, fieldwork and laboratory locations in the UK and overseas as required
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Description: Glacial Sedimentologist - £39,375 - £43,313
We are looking for an outstanding postdoctoral researcher (PDRA) to join our Palaeo-environments, Ice sheets and Climate Change (PICC) team. The successful candidate will join the UK Sensitivity of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet to 2C Warming (SWAIS2C) team, involving scientists from Imperial College and the universities of Durham, Exeter, Leeds and UCL. You will look into two aspects of SWAIS2C, both of which have a strong glacial sedimentology focus.
As part of our vibrant PICC team, which is focused on improving our understanding of the mechanisms of past change in ice sheets, oceans, and global climate. The successful applicant will work with Dr. James Smith in collaboration with UK SWAIS2C colleagues and International SWAIS2C partners as well as our scientists.
You’ll help us to deliver important information on ice sheet history, spanning recent changes to glacial-interglacial intervals and beyond.
Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop grant writing, project/team management as well as technical courses i.e., ArcGIS, MATLAB, Python etc. BAS offer a variety of development opportunities both in house and across UKRI.
You’ll be joining a world-leading interdisciplinary research organisation, that is committed to recruiting dedicated people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support, you need to thrive at British Antarctic Survey (BAS).
Your main responsibilities will include:
Current projects the team are working on include:
ITGC (https://thwaitesglacier.org/)
IODP (https://iodp.tamu.edu/scienceops/expeditions/amundsen_sea_ice_sheet_history.html)
SCAR INSTANT (https://scar.org/science/research-programmes/instant)
KANG-GLAC (https://www.bas.ac.uk/project/kang-glac/)
For the role of Glacial Sedimentologist we are looking for somebody who will have a PhD in glacial sedimentology/geology or a related field, such as marine geology with a focus on ice sheet/shelf history. The post will commence on 1st of May 2024 or at an agreed later date.
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What experiences can we offer you?
At BAS we believe everyone plays a vital role, is unique and valued, therefore, we embrace diversity as well as equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment where everyone’s unique perspectives are valued.
Different perspectives and collaborative working help us achieve our best work and come together to form a successful team which makes positive changes in the business. That’s the power of every individual. Our cultural values are built on mutual respect, inclusion, commitment and excellence.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work with world class and amazing people in one of the special places in the world, then British Antarctic Survey could be for you.
As a valued member of our team, you’ll be eligible for the following benefits:
Location: | Cambridge |
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Salary: | £39,375 to £43,313 + Benefits |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 18th March 2024 |
Closes: | 26th April 2024 |
Job Ref: | BAS 24/32 |
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