Senior Geoscience Consultant

Senior Marine Geoscientist
BGS Marine Geoscience Topic
Location: based at the BGS Offices in Edinburgh (The Lyell Centre), which are situated on the Heriot-Watt University campus
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours a week (some flexible working options may be available, including a small amount of remote working, in line with BGS policy)
Contract type: Permanent
Please note that internal UKRI applicants will currently be subject to the UKRI Pay & Reward Policy & Guidance to determine their starting salary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two highly motivated and experienced Senior Marine Geoscientists to join the BGS Environmental Change Adaptation & Resilience Challenge Area.
The Marine Geoscience Team undertakes research to develop maps and models of the shallow geology of the UK continental shelf and provides expert geological knowledge to support a range of sectors (e.g. offshore renewable energy, linear assets, habitats).
We work closely with European partners to develop harmonised datasets that inform planning in the marine environment and provide science management for major scientific ocean-drilling projects.
As a Senior Marine Geoscientist, you will play a key role in supporting and developing our portfolio of projects, providing leadership, project management, and proven specialist scientific expertise. Contributing to the development of marine geoscience research aligned with BGS strategic priorities.
• Developing new opportunities by building relationships with research and industry partners, and by preparing grant proposals and/or bids for commercial projects.
• Managing project teams to deliver external income and national capability projects.
• Publishing your research in the academic literature and write and deliver comprehensive client reports to firm deadlines.
• Contributing to the visibility of the BGS marine geoscience community, presenting at conferences, and representing the team externally to public and private sectors.
We are looking for marine geoscientists with the skills to develop and lead projects, and the ability to develop new ideas for research, products, and services.
You will have a PhD or an MSc and significant subsequent comparable work experience in a relevant science area, plus experience of working within a research environment. Experience of project management including budgetary management is essential for these roles.
The British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that belongs to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and is affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). It is a world leading geological survey whose core mission is to advise government of science related to the subsurface and to undertake applied research to solve earth and environmental issues, both in the UK and globally. It is funded directly by UKRI, as well as through research grants and private sector contracts.
We strive to promote equality and diversity across our organisation in order to continuously improve our scientific and organisational efficiency As such, we aim to have a workforce with employees from all backgrounds with people who are passionate about earth science and who share our dedication to work for the good of the environment and the benefit of society.
Please apply online, if you experience any issues applying for this role, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org .
Senior Marine Geoscientist: MSc or PhD in a subject related to the role (S)
Full driving license (S)
Significant post graduate experience in marine geoscience with a focus on developing shallow geology maps and/or models and supporting renewable infrastructure projects (S&I)
• A track record of developing scientific knowledge and leading outputs (e.g. technical reports, peer-reviewed papers, maps, or datasets) relevant to shallow geology of the UK continental shelf (S)
• Experience of leading research orientated projects, including experience of managing budgets (S&I)
• Substantial post-PhD or (even greater) post-MSc relevant work experience (S)
• Experience of working collaboratively within and across scientific fields to achieve required outcomes (I)
Technical knowledge of the shallow geology of the UK continental shelf and latest methods in developing geological interpretations of the seabed and shallow geology (S&I)
• Understanding of the customer landscape for marine geoscience in the UK, including public sector, industry and academia (I)
Evidence of ability to lead and motivate teams of people (e.g. project teams), and to lead work effectively unsupervised (S&I)
• Ability to prioritise work and meet tight timescales, with a flexible and proactive approach to work (S&I)
Personal qualities
Demonstrates curiosity and a drive to research and solve scientific and technical problems (S&I)
• You will be committed to a diverse and inclusive approach to work in the geosciences (S&I)
Demonstrates an interest in your own Continuing Professional Development (S&I)
About The British Geological Survey (BGS)
The British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). It is a world leading geological survey that provides a core science mission to inform government of science related to the subsurface and its interfaces and also undertakes applied research for solutions to earth and environmental processes, both in the UK and globally. It is funded directly by UKRI as well as through research grants and via private sector contracts.
It has two main sites, a head office in Keyworth near Nottingham and the Lyell Centre, which is a joint collaboration with Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh. BGS works with more than 150 private sector organisations as well as having close links with 40 universities and sponsors approximately 100 PhD students each year.
Online applications only preferred for this role. You will only be assessed on the content of your CV and covering letter and not the 'experience' section of the application.
UKRI launched in April 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
Our organisation brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England, which is responsible for supporting research and knowledge exchange at higher education institutions in England, and the UK's innovation agency, Innovate UK to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, and a vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. Disability Confident Employer
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