Field Geophysicist

Field Geophysicist
BGS MULTI-HAZARDS & RESILIENCE CHALLENGE AREA
Location: This role is based at the BGS headquarters in Keyworth, Nottingham
Grade: UKRI Pay Band C

**Salary**: salary range is £25,702 to £27,938 (depending on qualifications and experience)
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours a week (some flexible working options may be available including a small amount of remote working, however, flexibility will be required as fieldwork activities, lab work, meetings and other externally controlled events will take priority)
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 11th June 2023

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

**About the role**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Field Geophysicist to join the BGS Multi-hazards & Resilience (MHR) challenge area at our Headquarters in Keyworth, Nottingham.

You will be joining a well-established and dynamic team of researchers with a world-leading track record in the development of geophysical methods for monitoring complex near-surface earth systems and processes.

We have a strong focus on geohazard research, and have active projects concerned with landslide characterisation and monitoring, geo-energy, infrastructure monitoring, groundwater-surface water interactions, permafrost, nuclear waste disposal, mine waste and contaminant transport problems.

There will be a very significant UK and overseas fieldwork component to the role. The post holder will also contribute to the further development of geophysical technology platforms (e.g. BGS PRIME technology) with the aim of automating 4D data capture, processing and visualisation for field observatories and laboratory programmes.

**About you**

This will include the ability to install, operate and maintain geophysical instrumentation (after receiving the appropriate training), undertake field surveys, laboratory experiments or computer simulations, measure and manage data and contribute to analysis and interpretation.

Although not essential, knowledge of and practical experience with other geophysical methods (e.g. gravity, magnetics, EM, seismics) would be highly desirable.

The post requires you to be self-sufficient and well-organised, but it also involves a significant degree of team working - therefore you should be able to work effectively with colleagues, in a strongly multidisciplinary environment, and have great time management skills.

**Please note - you will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during your employment.**

Please also refer to the additional specific essential and desirable skills criteria for this post.

**About us**

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 inform 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.

**How to apply**

Applicants are required to include a CV and covering letter outlining their suitability for the role. We would stress the importance of this paperwork in our selection process.

**Field Geophysicist: Skills Specification**
- Criteria to be assessed at Shortlist ‘S’ and Interview ‘I’ Stage_

**Qualifications**
- Essential_
- Passport holder (S&I)
- Full driving licence (S&I)
- Desirable_
- Previous work experience in a geophysics-related role (S&I)
- Working towards Chartered status (I)

**Experience**
- Essential_
- Experience in the use (measurement, modelling, and interpretation) of near surface geoelectrical methods (S&I)
- Experience in the use of other near-surface geophysical methods (S&I)
- Experience of undertaking geophysical research tasks/field campaigns (S&I)
- Implementation of geophysical experiments in the field and the lab (S&I)
- Desirable_
- Knowledge of less mainstream geophysical techniques (I)
- Experience in the deployment and operation of geoelectrical monitoring systems (S&I)
- Supervisory experience (S&I)
- International experience (S&I)

**Knowledge**
- Essential_
- Geophysical (and geoelectrical) methods f