Principal Environmental/Groundwater Modeller

BGS Environmental Change, Adaptation & Resilience 

This role is based at the BGS headquarters in Keyworth, Nottingham

UKRI Pay Band F/S2 – salary is £56,900 to £62,590 (depending on qualifications and experience)

A great benefits package is offered, including an outstanding pension scheme (with an extremely generous employer contribution – on average 27% of your pay), 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to flexi-time

Full-time – 37 hours a week (some flexible working options may be available, including a small amount of remote working, in line with BGS policy)

Permanent 

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Principal Environmental/Groundwater Modeller to join the BGS Environmental Change, Adaptation and Resilience (ECAR) challenge area to work with our world-leading team of researchers in environmental modelling.

BGS Environmental Modellers undertake a broad range of research across topics relating to the terrestrial water cycle. We also develop modelling products and tools, and provide services and advice to governments, regulators, industry, and the wider public to underpin decisions on how the environment and groundwater is sustainably managed now and in the future.

As a Principal Scientist, you will support a portfolio of environmental modelling projects, provide leadership, project management and modelling expertise to existing BGS projects as well as developing new research ideas and collaborations and bids for grants and commercial contracts. The key duties/responsibilities of the role include:

• Supporting existing, and developing new, areas of environmental/groundwater modelling scientific research.
• Developing new opportunities by building relationships with research and industry partners and clients, preparing and submitting grant proposals, and bidding for commercial projects.
• Supporting the team of environmental modellers to develop their research and careers.
• Publishing your research in the academic literature, and write and deliver comprehensive client reports, often to tight deadlines.
• Playing an active role in the environmental/groundwater modelling science community, publishing research and presenting at conferences.

About you

We are looking for an experienced Environmental/Groundwater Modeller with extensive experience of leading and developing research and consultancy projects, and the ability to innovate to develop new products and services.

You will have a PhD in a relevant science area (or MSc and equivalent comparable work experience), and significant post-graduate experience working within a research environment.  Experience of project management (including budgetary management) and the leadership of challenging and/or change situations are all essential.

The post involves extensive team working; therefore, you should be able to work effectively with others, in a strong multidisciplinary environment, and have very good time management skills.

While we welcome both international and national applications, having experience of UK environmental/groundwater systems would be highly desirable.

Please also refer to the additional specific essential and desirable skills criteria for this post.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 22nd October 2023.  Interviews are expected to be held in early November 2023 in Nottingham.

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