Hydrogeologist - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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HYDROGEOLOGIST

UKRI - NERC - BGS

This role will be based at the BGS headquarters in Keyworth, Nottingham

Appointment will be at UKRI Pay Band C

Pay Band C starting salary is £25,702 to £27,938 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)

Full-time - 37 hours a week

A range of flexible working options may be available (including a small amount of hybrid/remote working, although much of the role will be site based). However, we recommend that at least for the first six months the new post holders maximise their opportunity to develop relationships with their peers, colleagues, and team members through on-site attendance

Permanent appointment

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated hydrogeologist to join BGS' Environmental Change, Adaptation and Resilience (ECAR) area to work with our world-leading team of researchers in groundwater science.

BGS hydrogeologists provide data, services, advice and information to governments, regulators, academics, industry, water users and the public that informs and underpins decisions on how groundwater resources are managed and sustained.

In partnership with UK and international researchers and stakeholders, we also undertake long-term research, including field investigations, to characterise and understand key groundwater processes essential to its management and protection.

As an early-career scientist, you will have the opportunity to broaden your experience and skills through work on a variety of groundwater resources projects, mostly in the UK but with occasional international opportunities, through training in a range of field techniques (including logging and hydraulic testing), and in the use of industry-standard software.

BGS also encourages staff to work towards chartered status.

You will develop your reporting skills by contributing to data analysis, written reports and publications.

You will have the opportunity to present results at project, national, and international meetings, and you will develop your professional networks through providing support for colleagues in the preparation of new commercial contracts and grants.

About you
You will be numerate with strong analytical capabilities (e.g. R, Python, MATLAB, ArcGIS) that are needed for the interpretation and presentation of hydrogeological data. Previous experience of using basic hydrogeological modelling software such as MODFLOW will also be an advantage.

You will have a full driving licence for UK driving and will be keen to travel within the UK and internationally.

You must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as you will be expected to contribute to the dissemination of project results in a range of forms.

These include technical reports, presentations, posters and journal papers, as well as communications with colleagues and external stakeholders.

You will have good time-management skills.

You will be able to work effectively as part of a team in a multidisciplinary environment, but also able to work on tasks independently when required.

Activities will involve periods of fieldwork, desk work and some laboratory-based work.

Please also refer to the specific essential and desirable skills criteria for this post.

About us

The British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that belongs to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and is affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).

It is a world leading geological survey whose core mission is to inform government of science related to the subsurface and to undertake applied research to solve earth and environmental issues, both in the UK and globally.

It is funded directly by UKRI, as well as through research grants and private sector contracts.

BGS has an annual budget of approximately £60 million and employs 650 people.

It has two main sites:

a head office in Keyworth near Nottingham, and the Lyell Centre, which is a joint collaboration with Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh.

BGS works with more than 150 private sector organisations, has close links with 40 universities, and sponsors approximately 100 PhD students each year.

We strive to promote equality and diversity across our organisation in order to continuously improve our scientific and organisational efficiency.

As such, we aim to have a workforce with employees from all backgrounds with people who are passionate about earth science and who share our dedication to work for the good of the environment and the benefit of society.

The British Geological Survey has achieved Bronze status for Athena SWAN - a scheme that recognises an organisation's dedication and progress in developing a diverse and broad workforce; we are also committed to the Disability Confident framework and, as part of UKRI, are members of Inclusive Employers.

What we offer
A great benefits package is also offered, including a very generous pension s