Research Data Analyst
Please quote ref no: BAS 122/13
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.
We are looking to appoint a Research Data Analyst.
Qualifications: Degree or PhD in scientific subject (or equivalent research experience)
Duration: From successful candidates available start date to 31st July 2014
Salary: Salary will be in the range of £19,740 to £23,390 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 Human Resources Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221508.
Please quote reference: BAS 122/13
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
Research Data Analyst
Ref No.: BAS 122/13
Closing Date: 13 Oct 2013
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Research Data Analyst |
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BAS 122/13 |
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Purpose:
To analyse data collected from radiowave propagation experiments, develop data visualisation code in IDL/MATLAB or similar to interpret the data, and develop a simple model of the characteristics of the radiowave data. |
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Duties:
1) Use IDL or MATLAB or equivalent software to plot and visualise radio wave data held at BAS
2) Develop a simple model of the radiowave characteristics using IDL or MATLAB or equivalent software
3) Link the model to equivalent results from European Space Weather Project partners (project title: PLASMON) |
Skills Specification
Research Data Analyst
Ref No.: BAS 122/13
Closing Date: 13 Oct 2013
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| Essential Requirements
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| Communication skillsa) oral skillsb) written skills |
| * Fluent in written and spoken English language |
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| * Good at presenting results to small groups |
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| Computer / IT skills |
| * Use of data visualisation tools such as IDL, or MATLAB, or similar |
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| * Ability to develop data visualisation code in IDL or MATLAB or similar |
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| Decision Making |
| * Clear logical thinking when making decisions about data analysis, and generating visualisation code |
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| * Able to make stand alone decisions and work independently for short periods |
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| Interpersonal skills |
| * Able to work in a small group, and communicate findings clearly |
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| Numerical ability |
| * Ability to understand basic statistical terms |
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| Qualifications |
| * Degree or PhD in scientific subject (or equivalent research experience) |
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| * Some experience in applying statistical packages to data |
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| Skills / Experience |
| * Experience of handling data sets and visualisation and analysis of same. Commensurate IT experience |
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| * Experiences of geophysical data projects involving instrument arrays and analysis of array data. |
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