Location: | Durham |
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Salary: | £29,605 to £36,024 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 27th August 2024 |
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Closes: | 3rd September 2024 |
Job Ref: | 24001404 |
The Role and the Department
The Department of Earth Sciences hosts the Natural Environment Research Council’s Ocean-Bottom Instrumentation Facility. An exciting and unique opportunity is available to join the Facility and work at the heart of its operations delivering geophysical data acquisition via instrumentation deployed onto the deep ocean seabed. The post holder(s) will set-up instruments for deployment, configure them for data acquisition, assist in sea freight shipping, and take part in data acquisition at sea. They will also be part of the design, development and construction of the next generation of Facility instrumentation.
We are looking for a motivated and confident individual(s) with common sense, able to work independently following instructions, and enthusiastic to learn new skills. Candidates should have a BSc or MSci degree (or equivalent), have demonstrable practical skills, and an attention to detail in note taking, record keeping and in the use of equipment and tools. In return, we offer skills and knowledge training, work on interesting scientific applications, and a unique seagoing experience with foreign travel, all set within the context of forefront geophysical research.
To apply for this unique opportunity, submit your CV, together with a no more than two-page cover letter that explains why you are the right person with the right skills.
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