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Senior Hydrogeologists

British Geological Survey - Groundwater Team

Location: Edinburgh, Nottingham, Hybrid
Salary: £48,802 to £53,682 per annum depending on qualifications and experience (pay award pending). UKRI Pay Band E/S2
Hours: Full Time, Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 9th October 2024
Closes: 3rd November 2024
Job Ref: 240000XH

The BGS is recruiting new senior staff for our Groundwater team, and we welcome applications from experienced hydrogeologists and scientists working in groundwater-related topics who want to work with us and use their knowledge and skills to meet societal need for a sustainable future.

You can find out more about the BGS Strategy here

These roles can either be based in Nottingham or Edinburgh

Appointment will be at UKRI Pay Band E/S2 – salary is £48,802 to £53,682 per annum depending on qualifications and experience (pay award pending).

A great benefits package is offered, including an outstanding pension scheme (with a very generous employer contribution – on average 27% of your pay), 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to flexi-time and hybrid working.

  • Full-time – 37 hours a week or part-time (some flexible working options may be available, including some remote working, in line with BGS policy)
  • Permanent appointment
  • 3 positions available 

About our Groundwater team

BGS is recognised by its stakeholders as the authoritative national and international long-term provider of data, information and impartial advice on groundwater resources. BGS has a global reputation for impactful research into groundwater resources and particularly for its role in water security and climate-change adaptation and implications for human health and livelihoods. In the UK, BGS undertakes a wide range of field- and desk-based projects on groundwater quality, quantity and flows, working at scales from local to national to address challenges on water security and the energy transition.

You will apply specialist scientific and technical skills to deliver and develop research projects for BGS. You will be working on several projects and will be required to become involved with a range of work, including:

  • Applying specialist hydrogeology, numerical and geoscience skills and working collaboratively to deliver and develop research projects for BGS.
  • Leading projects and teams in hydrogeological data collection, data analysis, interpretation and reporting.
  • Writing and delivering publications, presentations and funding applications.
  • Building engagement and collaboration with internal and external partners and customers, including overseas.
  • Playing an active part in the groundwater science community, publishing research and presenting at conferences.
  • Managing projects and people.

We are keen to hear from you if you meet the following essential requirements. We will review essential and desirable requirements at both the shortlisting and interview stage.

Essential

  • A PhD with a strong element of hydrogeology or water resource science (or a hydrogeology or closely related MSc, plus significant post graduate work experience in a hydrogeology research environment. (S, I)
  • Enthusiasm for the work of BGS and our core values of impact, impartiality, and knowledge. (S, I)
  • Evidence of effective leadership and teamworking skills. (S, I)
  • Good personal organisation and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. (S, I)
  • Commitment to personal and professional development. (I)
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal including report writing, publication of research and oral presentation. (S, I)
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel in the UK and abroad for meetings and/or fieldwork. (I)
  • You will be committed to a diverse and inclusive approach to work in the geosciences. (S, I)

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 3 November 2024.  Interviews are expected to be the week commencing 18 November 2024 in Keyworth, Nottingham.        

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