Please quote ref no: BAS 58/13a
Closing date for applications: 17 Nov 2013 at 11:59pm
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| Desirable Requirements
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| Communication skillsa) oral skillsb) written skills |
| * Well-established publication record in high impact journals. Skilled and confident presentation at Conferences |
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| * Fluent in written and spoken English language. |
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| * Able to communicate detailed technical information clearly and concisely to a range of stakeholders |
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| Computer / IT skills |
| * Experience of running scientific code (e.g. Matlab, IDL, Fortran, Python) and skills in advanced computing techniques. |
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| * Direct experience with ocean/climate models and/or large oceanographic datasets would be an asset. |
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| Decision Making |
| * Will make some strategic decisions in consultation with Programme Team. |
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| Interpersonal skills |
| * Able to work as part of a team within BAS (Open Oceans group) and to actively seek external collaborations. |
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| Managerial ability |
| * Already demonstrated some leadership skills/potential |
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| Numerical ability |
| * Strong numerical analysis technical ability. |
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| Other Factors |
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| * Understanding of how BAS science fits in to a wider perspective |
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| Qualifications |
| * Good first degree in physical science/mathematics plus PhD or equivalent postgraduate experience
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| * Strong knowledge of atmosphere/ocean dynamics |
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| Resource Management ability |
| * Able to manage small teams and resources to meet agreed objectives and deadlines. |
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| Skills / Experience |
| * Understanding of polar physical oceanography |
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| * Very good competence level in oceanographic data analysis |
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| * Grant writing experience |
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| * Sea-going experience highly desirable. |
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