Contract - Environmental geologist

The British Geological Survey

Belfast, United Kingdom

Closing date for receipt of application: January 3rd 2014.

Description

The British Geological Survey is one of the world's leading and forward thinking geological science institutes, focusing on public-good science for government and geoscientific research to advance understanding of earth and environmental processes. A vacancy has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Environmental Geologist, to be based at the Geological Survey Northern Ireland (GSNI) in Belfast.

GSNI is an office within the Northern Ireland government. It has responsibility for advising government on mineral and petroleum exploration and development, land-use planning and groundwater management. GSNI carries out programmes of geoscience mapping, research, publishing and public outreach in support of these functions (see www.bgs.ac.uk/gsni).

We are seeking to recruit an Environmental Geologist. You will have a principal role to undertake the statutory GSNI responsibility for monitoring and managing the legacy of abandoned mines sites. You will also work on other parts of the GSNI programme. 

Requirements

You must have a BSc in a geoscience subject, together with experience of relevant geological work, including a significant field component. The role will include some remote field work; therefore it is essential you hold a full, clean driving licence. As the post involves team working, you need to demonstrate in your application that you are able to work effectively with others. You must have excellent oral and written communication skills. You must be self-motivated and confident in managing your work. 

More information and applications

GSNI offers good opportunities for gaining experience in different areas of the earth and environmental sciences, encourages personal development and research, and publication of your work.

Starting salary will be between £19,740 per annum and £23,390 per annum depending on qualifications and experience (pay award pending.) The position is open-ended and full-time. The working week is 37 hours long, excluding lunch breaks. A generous benefits package includes a company pension scheme, childcare allowance (salary sacrifice), and generous leave allowance.

Applications are managed by the RCUK Shared Services Centre. To apply please visit our job board at http://www.topcareer.jobs/ and submit your up-to-date C.V. and a covering letter. This must outline clearly why you are applying for this post and describe how you meet the criteria required for the post. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867000, Please quote reference number IRC122793.