Marine Geophysicist, British Antarctic Survey (BAS)

Within the IceSheets programme at BAS a particular focus of current research is on understanding ice sheet change during the late Quaternary. Working mainly around West Antarctica, we aim to determine the extent of the glacial maximum ice sheet, its retreat history and what evidence there is for late Quaternary ice sheet collapse. Future aims include closer interaction with glacial modellers to integrate results with palaeo-ice sheet models.

To help us in this work we would now like to recruit a suitably qualified marine geophysicist for an open-ended post to collect, process and interpret multibeam echo sounding data and acoustic sub-bottom profiles from polar continental shelves, slopes and deep ocean basins. The post will also involve work on existing seismic reflection data, and assisting with the collection and analysis of sediment cores. The successful applicant will become a member of a team based in Cambridge and will participate in Antarctic research cruises that will involve absences from the UK of approximately one to two months. He/she will be expected to integrate results from a range of geophysical and other data to interpret past glacial and sedimentary processes, the sequence of events during deglaciation, and how these changes affected sediment delivery to the deep ocean. There will also be opportunities to work with glacial geophysicists to study subglacial processes through integration of oversnow results that provide information about modern subglacial environments with offshore data that provide information about comparable past environments.

Qualifications: We are looking for a marine geophysicist with experience of processing and interpreting multibeam echo sounding, acoustic sub-bottom and seismic reflection data. You should have a Master's degree or PhD in Earth sciences and good written and oral communication skills. Experience of marine geoscience research cruises will be an advantage. You will have the skills required to integrate results from different types of data to interpret glacial and sedimentary processes that have operated beneath ice sheets and seaward of grounding lines on polar continental margins. The ability to work supportively and constructively in a closely-knit team is an essential requirement.

Salary: Salary will be in the range of £26,450 to £29,710 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 119/13
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 20th October 2013. Interviews are scheduled to be held on w/c 28th October 2013.

Contact for enquiries about this post:

Rob Larter
Workpackage Manager, Palaeo-Ice Sheets
British Antarctic Survey
High Cross, Madingley Road
Cambridge CB3 0ET
UK

Tel: (+44) 1223 221573
Fax: (+44) 1223 221646
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