Field Geologist
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.
The geology
of British Antarctic Territory has been investigated for the last 50 years,
initially at a survey level, followed by more targeted field campaigns to
address specific problems. BAS is currently remapping large areas of the
Antarctic Peninsula combining new field data with archive resources. There is a
requirement for a field geologist to strengthen the existing team of geologists
and geophysicists.
The Antarctic Peninsula preserves the geology of a
continental margin arc and strong evidence of links to South America at least as
far back as the Ordovician. The geology is dominated by arc-related granitoids,
volcanic rocks and thick sedimentary sequences.
The ideal candidate would
have expertise in undertaking field geology campaigns in challenging
environments. They should be confident to work in a range of geological
settings, familiar with mapping volcanic, plutonic, metamorphic and sedimentary
sequences, and be able to make interpretations on the tectonic and environmental
setting.
They will be responsible for producing geological maps at a
variety of scales based on new fieldwork, combined with archive field data; they
will also develop and prepare their own field campaigns. Further duties will
include conducting petrographical, geochemical and geochronological analysis to
support the fieldwork. It would also be advantageous to have an understanding of
remote sensing methods to support the fieldwork, e.g. aeromagnetic data,
spectral mapping. The ability to write scientific papers, forge new
collaboration and contribute to future grant proposals is an essential component
of the post.
Qualifications: PhD and Degree in Geology
Duration:
Open - Ended Appointment
Salary: Salary will be in the range of £26,450
to £29,710 per annum. We offer a generous benefits package including a pension
scheme, free car parking, flexible working hours and 30 days annual leave per
annum.
On-line application forms and further information are available on
our website at www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment
These are also
available from the Personnel Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross,
Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221508.
Please quote
reference: BAS 103/13
Closing date for receipt of application forms is
15th September 2013
Interviews are scheduled to be held on.w/c 23rd
September 2013
http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment/vacancies/job.php?JobID=870
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