Hydrogeologist

UKRI – NERC – BGS

Based at the BGS headquarters in Keyworth, Nottingham

UKRI Pay Band C - starting salary is £25,702 to £27,938 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)

Full-time – 37 hours a week

A great benefits package is offered, including a very generous pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and access to flexible working options.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated hydrogeologist to join BGS’ Environmental Change, Adaptation and Resilience (ECAR) area to work with our world-leading team of researchers in groundwater science.

BGS hydrogeologists provide data, services, advice and information to governments, regulators, academics, industry, water users and the public that informs and underpins decisions on how groundwater resources are managed and sustained. In partnership with UK and international researchers and stakeholders, we also undertake long-term research, including field investigations, to characterise and understand key groundwater processes essential to its management and protection.

As an early-career scientist, you will have the opportunity to broaden your experience and skills through work on a variety of groundwater resources projects, mostly in the UK but with occasional international opportunities, through training in a range of field techniques (including logging and hydraulic testing), and in the use of industry-standard software. BGS also encourages staff to work towards chartered status.

You will develop your reporting skills by contributing to data analysis, written reports and publications. You will have the opportunity to present results at project, national, and international meetings, and you will develop your professional networks through providing support for colleagues in the preparation of new commercial contracts and grants.

About you

You will be an early-career MSc Hydrogeology graduate with a BSc in a related subject to 2:1 or higher; you may have some additional work experience in hydrogeology or a related field.

You will be numerate with strong analytical capabilities (e.g. R, Python, MATLAB, ArcGIS) that are needed for the interpretation and presentation of hydrogeological data. Previous experience of using basic hydrogeological modelling software such as MODFLOW will also be an advantage.

You will have ideally a full driving licence for UK driving and will be keen to travel within the UK and internationally.

You must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as you will be expected to contribute to the dissemination of project results in a range of forms. These include technical reports, presentations, posters and journal papers, as well as communications with colleagues and external stakeholders.

You will have good time-management skills. You will be able to work effectively as part of a team in a multidisciplinary environment, but also able to work on tasks independently when required. Activities will involve periods of fieldwork, desk work and some laboratory-based work. Please also refer to the specific essential and desirable skills criteria for this post.

How to apply

Please apply online. Applicants are required to include a cover letter outlining their suitability for this role. We would stress the importance of this paperwork in our selection process. If you experience any issues applying for this role, please contact

Closing date 20 February 2023. Interviews will be held March 2023.

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