Job Description

Contract Type

Full Time

Duration

Fixed Term Appointment - 3 Years

Salary

41,344 to 45,479 per annum

Benefits

We offer

generous benefits

Team

Ice Dynamics and Palaeoclimate

Location

BAS Cambridge

Closing Date

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Job Profile

Description

41,344 - 45,479

the band minimum is the normal starting pay for those new to a role. In exceptional circumstances, when relevant skills and experience can be identified, a higher starting salary may be considered.


We will give full consideration to requests for flexible and part time working, such as reduced hours, compressed hours or job sharing. We also offer hybrid working and recognise the many benefits this brings. The nature of the role will determine if flexible and hybrid working options are possible.

Interview date

- Tuesday 26th August 2025


British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an experienced Glaciologist to join our Ice Dynamics and Palaeoclimate team to work on understanding tidewater glacier calving dynamics. Applications will be assessed in parallel for this role and the "Glaciologist - Firn Evolution" role (BAS 25/77) so there is no need to apply for both roles.


This is a new three-year post to support the ARIA-funded GIANT project (https://www.bas.ac.uk/project/giant/). This post requires specific skills in analysis and interpretation of data in three areas - passive seismics, GNSS and satellite data analysis. The post-holder will provide the data that is used to constrain mechanistic models of tidewater glacier calving and melange evolution. This will allow emulation of tidewater glacier evolution under changing ocean and atmospheric conditions. Successful applicants will need to liaise primarily with field glaciologists and oceanographers at BAS, remote sensing experts in Leeds and SAMS, and modellers at BAS, University of Stirling and University of Edinburgh. This position will require field experience and the ability to combine geophysical observations and produce information on ice dynamics to inform modelling. This includes GNSS and seismic data analysis plus interpretation and understanding of different satellite products. The calving modelling component and melange modelling aspects of the project, which are critical for the overall objective rely on the output from this post.


You'll help us to deliver a map of icequake events at a calving front and link ice front geometry to calving dynamics. It is expected that the applicant will conduct fieldwork in Greenland in summer 2026. Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop other skills, for instance training in UAV data acquisition, and assistance with marine (AUV) operations.


You'll join a large community of glaciologists at BAS working on projects in both Antarctica and the Arctic including to understand tabular iceberg calving (https://www.bas.ac.uk/project/rift-tip/), operational monitoring of the Brunt Ice Shelf (https://www.bas.ac.uk/project/brunt-ice-shelf-movement/), the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration (https://www.bas.ac.uk/project/international-thwaites-glacier-collaboration/), and modelling that feeds into the UK Earth System Model.


You'll be joining a world-leading interdisciplinary research organisation, that is committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support, you need to thrive at BAS.

Some of your main responsibilities will include:

Deployment of field instrumentation on an East Greenlandic tidewater glacier. Analysis of strain measurements from a large GPS array deployed on a tidewater glacier and integration with satellite velocity products. Design of passive seismic survey instrumentation and array and processing of data

Please download job description for more details.

For the role of Glaciologist, we are looking for somebody who has:

First degree in physical sciences plus PhD in geophysics (or equivalent experience) Expertise managing and processing GNSS and/or seismic data Strong project planning and organisational skills A publication record commensurate with career level

Please download job description for more details.


If we've just described you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now at bas.ac.uk/vacancies.


About BAS


BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams and keep everyone safe!


Working at BAS is rewarding. Our skilled science, operational 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 our 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), which is part of UK


As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for the following benefits:


30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days Excellent civil service pension (with 26% or more employer contribution, depending on your band) 24 hours/365 days access to employee assistance programme (EAP - including support with physical, mental, social, health and financial issues) Flexible and family friendly working opportunities Cycle to work scheme Access to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure and lifestyle categories and much more.



What experiences can we offer you?


At BAS we believe everyone plays a vital role, is unique and valued, therefore, we embrace diversity as well as equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued.


Different perspectives and collaborative working help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing team which makes positive changes in the business. That's the power of every individual. Our cultural values are built on mutual respect, inclusion, commitment and excellence.


If you are looking for an opportunity to work with world class and amazing people in one of the most unique places in the world, then British Antarctic Survey could be for you.


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