About the role
We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated Hydrogeologists to join BGSs Environmental Change, Adaptation and Resilience (ECAR) challenge area to work with our world-leading team of researchers in groundwater science.
BGS hydrogeologists provide data, services and advice to governments, environmental agencies, water companies and water users, and the wider public that underpins decisions on how groundwater resources are managed now and sustained for the next generation.
At a time of rapid environmental change and heightened pressure on water resources, in partnership with UK and international researchers and stakeholders we undertake long-term research, including field investigations, to characterise and understand key groundwater processes essential to the sustainable management of the environment.
As an early career scientist, you will have the opportunity to deepen and broaden your experience and skills through work on a variety of groundwater resources projects (including UK and international fieldwork), through training in a range of field techniques (including logging and hydraulic and tracer testing), and in the use of BGS in-house tools and industry-standard software. BGS also encourages staff to work towards Chartered status and can support part time study towards a PhD where appropriate.
You will develop your reporting skills by contributing to data analyses and to written reports and publications. You will have the opportunity to present results at project, national, and international meetings, and you will develop your professional networks through providing support for colleagues in the preparation of new grant and commercial contracts.
About you
You will have a good undergraduate degree in a relevant science subject and an MSc (or equivalent) ideally in Hydrogeology, or in a related subject with some previous training in water resource sciences. Candidates with some additional industrial experience would be very welcome to apply.
You should have strong analytical capabilities and ideally have experience using R, Python or MATLAB for the analysis and presentation of hydrological data. Ideally, you should be familiar with using spatial analytical software such as ArcMap/ArcGIS and previous experience of using basic hydrogeological modelling software codes, such as MODFLOW, would be an advantage.
We are seeking candidates with a full driving licence and who are enthusiastic to travel within the UK and internationally, given that many of our projects are field-based and include international partners.
You must possess excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, as you will be expected to contribute to the dissemination of project results in a range of fora, including publishing findings in BGS technical reports and science journals.
The post involves extensive team working, therefore you should be able to work effectively with others, in a strong multidisciplinary environment, and have good time management skills.
Skills Specification – Criteria to be assessed at Shortlist S and Interview I Stage
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
EXPERIENCE
Essential
Desirable
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Desirable
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
Desirable
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
MOTIVATION
Essential