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Contract Type Full Time Duration Fixed Term Appointment - until May 2029 Salary £41,344 to £45,479 per annum Benefits
We offer generous benefits
Team Ecosystems and Atmosphere, Ice and Climate Location BAS Cambridge Closing Date Sunday, September 14, 2025 Job Profile
Description
£41,344 - £45,479 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.
Interview date late September
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an exceptional Ecological Risk Assessor to join the Ecosystems and Atmosphere, Ice and Climate teams. 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
As a valued member of our team, youll 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.
This position is split across two research teams within BAS. Youll be joining the Atmospheric, Ice and Climate team which strives to understand the processes that drive atmosphere-ocean-sea-ice coupling and interconnection. Youll also be joining the Ecosystems team which aims to understand the combined impacts of global climate-driven change and commercial fishing on polar marine ecosystems.
Youll help us to deliver an independent and empirically tested ecological risk assessment of mechanical thickening of Arctic sea-ice. Importantly, you will also contribute to the development of best practice guidance for evaluations of potential future climate interventions.
Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop skills in scientific synthesis and risk assessment as well as diverse stakeholder interactions and communications. Within BAS there are multiple opportunities for staff to upskill, from technical abilities using scientific software and equipment to interpersonal and leadership training.
The BAS science teams youll be joining have ongoing projects that span a broad spectrum of scientific fields and interest. From atmospheric wind modelling to grappling with predicting sea ice-sheet fluctuations to tracking krill, fish and sea bird populations in the Antarctic. With Eco-ICE you will interact with and utilise the wealth of polar knowledge in-house at BAS.
Youll 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:
* Participate in round-table discussions with geoengineering team as well as discuss ecological risks and project results with relevant stakeholders and experts.
* Develop an evaluation framework (EF) to assess specific ice-thickening experiments and to provide a standard model framework for evaluating future projects.
* Develop an ecological risk assessment (ERA) based on the scientific synthesis of modeling and laboratory results.
* Develop best practice guidance for ecological evaluations of future potential climate interventions in polar marine ecosystems.
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For the role of Ecological Risk Assessor, we are looking for somebody who has:
* PhD or equivalent experience, in ecological risk assessment, environmental science/policy, or ecology.
* Experience producing ecological risk assessments.
* Experience working on sensitive and/or high-profile environmental topics.
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If weve just described you, wed 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 everyones 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. Thats 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 or alternatively you can call us on 01223 221508.
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