Coastal Geomorphologist

**Coastal Geomorophologist & System Modeller
BGS Coasts & Estuaries Team
Location: based at the Geological Survey Northern Ireland (GSNI) in Belfast
Grade: UKRI Pay Band E/S2

**Salary**: salary is £48,802 per annum
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: Fixed-term (3 Years)
Closing date: 4th April 2024**:
A great benefits package is offered, including an outstanding pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to flexi-time

**About the role**:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Coastal Geomorphologist and System Modeller to join the BGS Coasts & Estuaries Team and be based at the Geological Survey Northern Ireland (GSNI) in Belfast.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the coasts and estuaries capability at GSNI by:

- Joining a team focused on quantifying the dynamic behaviour and sensitivity of coastal systems to environmental changes and human impacts.
- Participating, as appropriate, in strategic programme development undertaken by GSNI/BGS Programmes that involve the capability.
- Representing the capability externally, as appropriate, proactively engaging with the user community (government, universities, private sector, GSNI/BGS colleagues) to develop science and business opportunities.
- Leading and being responsible for the development of relevant science and staffing for the capability at GSNI.
- Working closely with the BGS Head of Coasts & Estuaries capability on two large ongoing research projects: CHAMFER and UKGravelBarriers.
- You are likely to be required to work on other projects across the Multihazards & Resilience (MHR) Challenge area.

**About you**:
Models will be developed and applied in concert with field work and the acquisition of targeted observations, and therefore experience in field work and the use of innovative monitoring techniques and technologies will be required. In addition, you should have a broad understanding in geomorphology and the concomitant ability to work with other BGS geomorphologists and system modellers.

You will ideally have a peer-reviewed, published record of accomplishments commensurate with your career stage and you will be expected to seek external funding through the development of national and international research collaborations.

We are looking for someone with excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to articulate your research to both scientists and partners.

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

**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.**

**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 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.

**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.

**Coastal Geomorphologist & System Modeller: Skills Specification**:
**Criteria to be assessed at Shortlist ‘S’ and Interview ‘I’ Stage**

**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:
**Desirable**:
Peer-reviewed, published record of accomplishments (S&I)

**Experience**:
**Essential**:
Substantial amount of work experience within a specialist/research environment (S&I)

Demonstrable track record of initiating, developing, wining and delivery of large multi-institute research grants (S&I)

An international reputation and track record exemplified by grants won and first author publications (S&I)

Experience of designing and leading coastal field work experiments (S&I)

Experience of software model development (S&I)

**Desirable**:
Budget management experience (I)

Management/supervisory experience (I)

**Knowledge**:
**Essential**:
Excellent knowledge of some (or all) of the following (S&I):

- C++, Python
- Nearshore morphodynamics
- Coastal field work

**Desirable**:
Basic