Description £31,298 to £33,472 per annum the band minimum is the normal starting pay for those new to a role. In exceptional circumstances, when relevant skills and experience can be identified, a higher starting salary may be considered. We will give full consideration to requests for flexible and part time working, such as reduced hours, compressed hours or job sharing. We also offer hybrid working and recognise the many benefits this brings. The nature of the role will determine if flexible and hybrid working options are possible. British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an exceptional Data Assistant to join our Polar Data Centre (PDC) team. BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams and keep everyone safe! Working at BAS is rewarding. Our skilled science, operational and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet. Through our extensive logistic capability and know how BAS facilitates access for the British and international science community to the UK polar research operation. Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure help sustain a world leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs. British Antarctic Survey is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation www.ukri.org As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for the following benefits: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days Excellent civil service pension (with 26% or more employer contribution, depending on your band) 24 hours/365 days access to employee assistance programme (EAP - including support with physical, mental, social, health and financial issues) Flexible and family friendly working opportunities Cycle to work scheme Access to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure and lifestyle categories and much more. You'll be joining our interdisciplinary team of the UK Polar Data Centre (PDC) that is the focal point for Arctic and Antarctic environmental data management in the UK. Part of the NERC Environmental Data Service and based at BAS, it coordinates the management of polar data from UK-funded research and supports researchers in complying with national and international data legislation and policy. We are a small friendly team comprising specialist data managers, software developers and web developers passionate about Open Data and ensuring that data collected today will be understandable and usable long into the future. Find out more about our work at https://www.bas.ac.uk/data/uk-pdc/. You'll help us to improve access to high-value biological data compilations held at the Polar Data Centre, facilitate discoverability of physical samples held at biological sample collections at BAS and to assist in the development of a biological sample collection database. Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop management skills of research-grade data and biological samples, get insight into processes and practices of data harmonisation and integration and to further develop coding skills Current projects the team are working on include contribution into the Environmental Data Service prototype sensor commons, NERC data commons or polar data interoperability through international collaboration in SCAR, SOOS or Polar Data Forum. You'll be joining a world-leading interdisciplinary research organisation, that is committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support, you need to thrive at BAS. Some of your main responsibilities will include: Collaborating with members of the PDC and science contacts to identify high-value data compilations held at PDC as candidates for integration with the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). To become familiar with the Darwin Core Standard, translate the candidate datasets into the Standard, upload the datasets into the PDC instance of the Integrated Publishing Toolkit and to register the datasets at GBIF Please download job description for more details. For the role of Data Assistant, we are looking for somebody who has: Demonstrable experience of data management within a previous role Experience of electronic PPM systems A good range of computing/IT skills demonstrated with specific examples in the application Proficient in written and spoken English The ability to clearly document systems, workflows, and data processes Please download job description for more details. If we've just described you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now at bas.ac.uk/vacancies. What experiences can we offer you? At BAS we believe everyone plays a vital role, is unique and valued, therefore, we embrace diversity as well as equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued. Different perspectives and collaborative working help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing team which makes positive changes in the business. That's the power of every individual. Our cultural values are built on mutual respect, inclusion, commitment and excellence. If you are looking for an opportunity to work with world class and amazing people in one of the most unique places in the world, then British Antarctic Survey could be for you. If you require the job information in an alternative format (i.e. email, audio or video), or would like any further information or support, please do not hesitate to get in touch at jobs@bas.ac.uk or alternatively you can call us on 01223 221508.