Benthic Biodiversity Assistant

Please quote ref no: BAS 125/13
Closing date for applications: 13 Oct 2013

Main 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.

British Antarctic Survey are looking to appoint a Benthic Biodiversity Assistant

Qualifications: Biology A level or degree

Duration: 12 Week Fixed - Term Appointment

Salary: Salary will be in the range of £15,820 to £19,100 per annum pro rata. We offer a generous benefits package including a pension scheme, free car parking, flexible working hours and 30 days annual leave per annum, pro rata.

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 125/13
Closing date for receipt of application forms is.13th October 2013
Interviews are scheduled to be held on. TBC

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome.

Formal Description

Benthic Biodiversity Assistant
Ref No.: BAS 125/13
Closing Date: 13 Oct 2013

1.	Job Title:	Benthic Biodiversity Assistant
	Reference No:	BAS 125/13
	Department:
	Line Manager:
	Contract Type:	Fixed Term Appointment

2.	Location: Cambridge

3.	Purpose: To examine specimens, photos of benthic biodiversity from around Gough, Tristan da Cunha and South Georgia archipelagos from science cruise JR287.

4.	Duties: 1) To identify and count organisms from images 2) To record identifications in spreadsheet 3) To write up short report on work

Skills Specification

Benthic Biodiversity Assistant
Ref No.: BAS 125/13
Closing Date: 13 Oct 2013

Characteristics

Essential Requirements
Importance rating in parenthesis

Desirable Requirements
Importance rating in parenthesis

Communication skillsa) oral skillsb) written skills

* Fluent in written and spoken English language

Computer / IT skills

* Use of web search engines, word processing package

* Use of photoshop equivalent or photo – analysis software

(3)

Decision Making

* Experience of team and solo working in biological science

(2)

Qualifications

* Biology A level or degree

Skills / Experience

* Some experience with benthos identification

* Attendance on a biodiversity field course	(2)
* Past use of primary literature to identify benthos	(2)