[Rdap] Fwd: [CODE4LIB] Job: Marine Data Assistants at British Antarctic Survey

[Joe Hourcle]

Yet another job posting that might be of interest to this community.

-Joe


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> From: jobs at CODE4LIB.ORG
> Date: July 4, 2013 4:26:36 PM EDT
> To: CODE4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Job: Marine Data Assistants at British Antarctic Survey
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> 
> 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 currently seeking four marine
> data assistants to work at our modern complex of offices on the outskirts of
> Cambridge.
> 
> 
> You will be based in the Polar Data Centre working as part of a team of data
> managers who are responsible for the management of data collected by UK funded
> scientists in the polar regions. The marine data assistants will form a core
> element of an exciting new project to enhance the availability and
> accessibility of BAS marine data. Two of the posts will focus on cruise
> metadata and events helping to compile a database of what occurred on each and
> every BAS cruise. One post will focus on BAS multibeam bathymetric data,
> processing and cleaning the raw data so it can be made available to scientists
> worldwide for reuse. The final post will focus on processing and cleaning
> navigational data collected during BAS cruises using a standardised
> methodology. This will ensure it will always be possible to link what happened
> on a cruise to where and when it happened.
> 
> 
> We are looking for enthusiastic scientists or data managers with knowledge of
> an aspect of marine science, an ability to learn quickly and who have a high
> level of attention to detail. You will need a degree, or equivalent work
> experience, in a related subject area and experience in either managing data,
> or processing and cleaning data. You need to be able to rapidly understand new
> datasets - what the data are, and how, and why, they were collected, and be
> good at spotting errors or quality issues in datasets. You must be able to
> prioritise tasks, clearly report progress and have the ability to work as a
> team member and independently with minimal supervision.
> 
> 
> Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent work experience) in a scientific or data
> management subject area
> 
> 
> Duration: Each post is a 7 month fixed term, full-time appointment (37 hours
> per week), ideally starting in early September 2013. Please state in your
> application if you have a preference for a particular post or whether you are
> willing to be considered for any of them.
> 
> 
> 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 defined salary pension
> scheme, free car parking, flexible working hours and 30 days annual leave pro-
> rata.
> 
> 
> On-line application forms and further information are available on our
> website, please click on the 'Apply' button below.
> 
> 
> 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 89/13
> 
> Closing date for receipt of application forms is 28th July 2013
> 
> Interviews are scheduled to be held on. w/c 5th August 2013
> 
> 
> We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic
> minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are
> particularly welcome.
> 
> 
> British Antarctic Survey -The Polar Data Centre
> 
> Four Posts
> 
> 
> Please quote ref no: 89/13
> 
> 
> Closing date for applications: 28 Jul 2013 at 11:59pm
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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