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British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are looking for an exceptional Marine Biologist to join our hard-working team at King Edward Point. BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams and keep everyone safe!
Working at BAS is rewarding. Our skilled science, operational and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet. Through our extensive logistic capability and know how BAS facilitates access for the British and international science community to the UK polar research operation. Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure help sustain a world leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs. British Antarctic Survey is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation www.ukri.org
What we offer:
As a valued employee, you’ll be eligible for benefits including an end of contract payment upon completion of a successful assignment in Antarctica, annual leave, a defined contribution pension scheme with NEST (National Employment Savings Trust) and access to 24 hours/365 days per year employee assistance program. In addition, you will be provided with pre-deployment training and accommodation costs. All food, accommodation and polar clothing during Antarctic deployment will also be provided.
You’ll be joining our King Edward Point Science team, which sits within the Ecosystems Team at BAS. The focus of the team is the Southern Ocean ecosystem and providing science to underpin the UK contribution to the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Living Resources (CCAMLR).
You’ll help us to deliver all aspects of the laboratory, field and ship-based research program undertaken by BAS on behalf of the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) and the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office).
Training will be provided for various aspects of the role including; piloting small drones, otolith setting and preparation, boat driving and advanced First Aid training.
Current projects the team are working on include; the long term monitoring of Antarctic fur seals and gentoo penguins, at sea surveying of krill and krill predators and the setting and aging of Patagonian toothfish otoliths for the South Georgia stock assessment.
You’ll be joining a world-leading interdisciplinary research organization, that is committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support, you need to thrive at BAS.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- To assist with all aspects of the research program, lab and field based, at King Edward Point, South Georgia.
- To undertake monitoring of key populations of marine predators (Antarctic fur seals, gentoo penguins, Southern elephant seals) as part of established long term monitoring efforts.
- Participate in ship-based scientific surveys, recording acoustic data, deploying small plankton nets and scientific equipment and undertaking predator (whale and mammal) observations.
- Participate in the Biennial Groundfish survey around South Georgia and Shag Rocks.
- Record and handle data to a high standard.
- Produce scientific reports, with the opportunity to contribute to scientific papers where appropriate.
For the role of Marine Biologist, we are looking for somebody who has:
- Been awarded an honors degree in marine biology (or similar) by the interview date
- Has at-sea fieldwork experience
- Has strong report writing and data-handling skills
Location: BAS, Cambridge and South Georgia Islands
Application deadline: March, 31, 2025
Salary: £30,201 to £32,048 per annum
