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British Antarctic Survey is looking to recruit experienced scuba divers for deployment to the Antarctic later in 2022. Three positions are available at Rothera station, the Antarctic’s largest research station, and one at King Edward Point on the island of South Georgia.
If you think you’ve got what it takes to carve holes in the ice to go diving in a land where the sun doesn’t shine for 6 months, take a look at the job descriptions below and follow the links for more information and begin the application process. For an in-depth look at what life is like as an Antarctic diver, check out the brilliant article by resident scientist Joe Marlow, first featured in our Winter 2020 print issue.
Field Dive Officer- Rothera
Contract duration: 20 months – 3 months UK pre-deployment training (August – October 2022) and 17 months Antarctic deployment (November 2022 – March 2024).
Salary: £25,179 per annum initially plus up to 10 per cent bonus on completion of tour
Description
We are looking to appoint a Field Dive Officer (FDO) to support scientific SCUBA diving operations at our Rothera research station. The FDO is responsible for the supervision and organisation of all diving activities at Rothera. Requests for diving are made through the FDO and the FDO must be present on site whenever a dive takes place.
This role is ideally suited to experienced research divers, providing a fantastic opportunity to support ground-breaking science. Typical projects involve marine wildlife surveys, deployment of data-loggers, collection of sediment samples and surveys of seabed iceberg scour. Scientific diving operations continue year-round, predominantly deployed from small boats (RIBs) and occasionally (when conditions allow) through sea ice.
Contributing to communal station duties on a rota basis forms a key part of the role. This includes cleaning, cooking and night-watch rounds (training will be provided).
RYA Level 2 Powerboat qualification and dive coxswain experience are desirable, but not essential.
Closing date for applications: 31 March, 2022 11:59 pm
www.bas.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/field-dive-officer-rothera/
Marine Operations Assistant- Rothera
Contract duration: 20 months – 3 months UK pre-deployment training (August – October 2022) and 17 months Antarctic deployment (November 2022 – March 2024)
Salary: £25,179 per annum initially plus bonus of up to 10 per cent bonus on completion of tour
Description
We are looking to appoint a Marine Operations Assistant to support year-round marine and terrestrial science projects, scientific SCUBA diving and small boat operations at our Rothera research station.
This role is ideally suited to experienced divers and powerboat handlers, providing a fantastic opportunity to support ground-breaking science. Typical projects involve marine wildlife surveys, deployment of data-loggers, collection of sediment samples and deployment of autonomous and remotely operated vehicles. Scientific diving operations continue year-round, predominantly deployed from small rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) and occasionally (when conditions allow) through sea ice.
Contributing to communal station duties on a rota basis forms a key part of the role. This includes cleaning, cooking and night-watch rounds (training will be provided).
Dive coxswain experience and the ability to deliver powerboat training (RYA Instructor) is desirable but not essential.
Closing date for applications: 31 March, 2022 11:59 pm
www.bas.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/marine-operations-assistant/
Boating Officer- Rothera and King Edward Point (KEP)
Contract duration: Rothera station: August 2022 – March 2024; KEP station: August 2022 – December 2023
Salary: £25,179 per annum initially plus bonus up to 10 per cent bonus on completion of tour
Description
BAS is seeking to appoint Boating Officers to run boating operations at our Rothera (Antarctica) and King Edward Point (South Georgia) Research Stations.
Working as part of a small station team, sometimes in challenging conditions, you will get to experience some of the most stunning scenery on earth with the privilege of observing whales, seals and penguins that inhabit this amazing environment.
For the experienced boat handler with a passion for the sea, these roles offer a different and truly unforgettable boating opportunity.
Rothera
At Rothera you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of our four rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) supporting SCUBA diving operations, scientific instrument deployment and transfer of personnel to local islands. You will also provide local marine search and rescue (SAR) capability for station operations. The ideal candidate has excellent sea-borne skills as a RIB coxswain, dive coxswain experience and the ability to deliver training. Applicants should be experienced in basic first line maintenance and servicing on RIBs and outboard engines up to 115hp.
King Edward Point
At King Edward Point you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of 5m RIBs and 10m jet drive harbour launches supporting the boating operation for the Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands. This will include fishery vessel inspections and boating support of science projects. You should have experience as a coxswain on both RIBs and jet boats, and a good level of boat maintenance experience.
Closing date for applications: 31 March, 2022 4:10 pm
