NERC British Antarctic Survey Director of Science
UKRI Band X
£92,000 - £99,000 per annum
Full time, Permanent
Based in Cambridge, with national and international travel
Closing Thursday 21st November 2024 (23:59)
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. Its skilled science and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet. Through its extensive logistic capability and know how BAS facilitates access for the British and international science community to the UK polar research operation. Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure help sustain a world leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs. British Antarctic Survey is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). NERC is part of UK Research and Innovation.
Job Overview
The Director of Science at BAS is a role of profound responsibility and opportunity. You will guide our scientific research with a clear vision, making sure our work not only meets but exceeds world-class st...