Marine Ecologist

British Antarctic Survey

Cambridge, UK

 

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. We are seeking a researcher able to take a leading role in BAS research on pelagic marine ecology, particularly in the response of zooplankton to variability and change in oceanic ecosystems. The work will consider key oceanic species, such as krill, copepods, salps and pteropods and examine their responses both at individual and population levels to environmental stress. Work will also contribute to the parameterisation of ecosystem processes such as carbon flux and nutrient regeneration. The researcher is expected to have specialist interests in population dynamics, molecular ecology and/or physiological processes.

 

Requirements

 

PhD (or equivalent) in Marine Biology or Ecology, with good publication record

 

More information and applications

 

The salary will be in the range of £30,710 to £48,230 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 at

 

www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment

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 114/12 Closing date for receipt of application forms is 2nd December 2012 Interviews are scheduled to be held on 20th December 2012 We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome. You will need to be physically capable and medically fit to work in Antarctic conditions.