Marine Geoscientist - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

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Marine Geoscientist

UKRI - NERC - BGS

Location:
This role will be based at the BGS offices in Edinburgh, which are situated on the Heriot-Watt University campus


Salary:
Pay Band C starting salary is £,25,702 to £27,938 per annum (Pay Band D salary, which starts at £31,931 per annum may be payable to strong applicants with a relevant Masters or PhD and/or relevant industry experience)

Grade:
UKRI - Band C (or Band D)

Hours:
Full-time - 37 hours a week (some flexible working options may be available, including a small amount of remote working, in line with BGS policy)

Contract type:
Fixed-term appointment (3 years)

Closing date: 22nd February 2023

A great benefits package is also offered, including a very generous pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to flexi-time


About the role


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Marine Geoscientist to join the BGS Environmental Change, Adaptation & Resilience (ECAR) challenge area at our offices in Edinburgh.


As a Marine Geoscientist, you will participate in projects for the offshore renewables industry and provide input into BGS's marine geohazard research.


You will be required to undertake the detailed analysis and interpretation of a variety of datasets including geotechnical and geophysical logs and borehole data.

You will analyse and interpret geotechnical laboratory and in-situ testing results, effectively integrating these data with seismostratigraphic interpretations to develop scientifically robust, processed based "ground models" which can be used to inform the planning and installation of offshore infrastructure (windfarms, tidal, cables).


In addition, you will also become involved in the 2D and 3D mapping of the seabed and shallow subsurface, and as part of the BGS Marine Geoscience community you will encouraged to share your knowledge and contribute towards our research portfolio investigating past and present processes (e.g., glaciation, mobile sediments) that have affected the UK continental shelf.


About you


The post involves team working, therefore you should be able to work flexibly and effectively with others, have good time management skills and be able to work on several tasks concurrently.


This role will also require you to undertake offshore field work on survey vessels, potentially including day working on small survey vessels and longer 2 to 4-week assignments on larger ships.

The role qualifies for offshore allowances and overtime payments when working extended hours and at weekends.

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.


How to apply
Applicants are required to include a cover letter outlining their suitability for this role. We would stress the importance of this paperwork in our selection process.


Skills Specification - Criteria to be assessed at Shortlist 'S' and Interview 'I' Stage

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Essential_
  • Desirable_
  • Full driving licence (S)
  • Relevant commercial or postgraduate work experience (Essential for higher salary level) (S)

EXPERIENCE

  • Essential_
  • Awareness of multibeam, geotechnical and geophysical datasets and how they can be integrated with geological interpretations (S&I)
  • Experience in the analysis and interpretation of 2D and 3D seismic datasets (S&I)
  • Desirable_
  • Experience in the analysis and interpretation of geotechnical laboratory and insitu (e.g. CPT) logs and results (Essential for higher salary level) (S&I)
  • Experience in the analysis and interpretation of multibeam, geotechnical and geophysical logs and integration with geological interpretations (Essential fo
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