Earth & environmental scientists Work, Jobs in Huntingdonshire, Cam (with Salaries)

Firn Glaciologist
British Antarctic Survey —Cambridge
- £42,688 - £46,957 a year
- Doctoral degree
- English
- University
- Employee discount
1d
Assistant Ecologist
Brown&Co —St. Neots
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
14d
Assistant Ecologist
AtkinsRéalis —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
3d
Firn Glaciologist
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —Cambridge
- £42,688 - £46,957 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- English
- University
2d
Pacific Marine Specialist
BirdLife International —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Public speaking
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1h
Agricultural Liaison Officer
Costain —Peterborough
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Data analysis skills
- Organisational skills
Hydroecologist
AtkinsRéalis —Peterborough
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
Senior Environment & Sustainability Advisor
Balfour Beatty —Peterborough
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- In-person
- Annual leave
Physical Oceanographer
British Antarctic Survey —Cambridge
- £42,688 - £46,957 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- English
- Employee discount
Radiation Belt Scientist
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —Cambridge
- £52,907 - £70,909 a year
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Maths
14d
Consultant Ecologist
AECOM —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Principal Ecologist
Brown&Co —St. Neots
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
Physical Oceanographer
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —Cambridge
- £42,688 - £46,957 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- English
Radiation Belt Scientist
British Antarctic Survey —Cambridge
- £52,907 - £70,909 a year
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Maths
- Employee discount
13d
Senior Ecologist
Kier Group —St. Neots
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Flexible schedule
Principal Ecologist /Associate Director - Ecology Peterborough
Jacobs —Peterborough
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- IT
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Principal Ecologist - BNG Specialist
AECOM —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Principal Water Quality Scientist/ Modeller
AECOM —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Project management
- Scripting
BNG Consultant
AECOM —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
14d
Water Quality and Regulations Manager
South Staffs Water —Cambridge
- Up to £52,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount

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Firn Glaciologist

British Antarctic Survey -
Cambridge

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Job details

Fixed term contract
£42,688 - £46,957 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

MATLAB
Doctoral degree
QGIS
Project planning
English
Presentation skills
C
Organisational skills
Linux
Python

Full job description

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

JOB INFO

Job Category

Science

Apply Before

08/26/2026, 04:55 PM

Job Identification

2612

Posting Date

07/15/2026, 04:11 AM

JOB DESCRIPTION

British Antarctic Survey

BAS 26/62

Contract type Fixed-term contract 23 months

Location Cambridge

Salary £42,688 - £46,957

Closing date 26th August

Interview date 16th September

Background/Overview:

Purpose:

This post is for a physical scientist to combine geophysical observations and satellite remote sensing from the Larsen C Ice Shelf to understand evolution of the firn layer. This post is part of an NWO-funded scientific project (Evolution of the Larsen C firn layer: a multi-decadal record of ice shelf vulnerability to atmospheric warming) in collaboration with the Institute of Marine and Atmospheric Research Utrecht (IMAU), Northumbria University and Delft University of Technology. The postholder will lead the BAS contribution to this work, which will mainly focus on analysis of radar and satellite datasets to understand physical changes to the Larsen C firn layer over the last several decades. Outputs from the BAS work will feed into state-of-the-art climate and firn models to project the vulnerability of the ice shelf to atmospheric warming over the coming century.

Duties:

Analysis of phase-sensitive ground-based radar (ApRES) from a standard 300MHz system and a new UHF system for high-resolution measurements of firn structure
Comparison between density profiles from shallow firn cores and density estimates from radar data
Analysis of satellite altimetry and the representation of changes in firn properties in satellite data
Collaboration with colleagues in the Atmosphere, Ice and Climate Team and at University of Utrecht, Netherlands
Presenting findings in the scientific literature and at international scientific conferences

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

Expertise managing and processing ground-based radar data
Experience with observations of ice/ firn properties
First degree in physical sciences plus PhD in geophysics (or equivalent experience) or expect to have successfully passed their PhD viva within 5 months after employment commences
Excellent numerical skills
Experience of computer programming
Experience of Linux or PC-based systems
Proficient in written and spoken English
Ability to present science in a clear and compelling way
Strong project planning and organisational skills
Able to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable:

Expertise working with remote sensing data, particularly satellite altimetry data (ICESat-2,CryoSat-2)
Experience with phase-sensitive radar data(ApRES)
Experience working in polar regions
Modelling of firn
Experience of programming in Matlab and/or Python
Experience with GIS software(e.g.QGIS)
Track record of high-quality scientific publications as sole or lead author, commensurate with career stage
Ability to work collaboratively with researchers at other institutions, particularly internationally

The role holder 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 the course of employment.

ABOUT US

UKRI - UK Research and Innovation

UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.

Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.

More information can be found at www.ukri.org.

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. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI.

How we support EDI in the workforce

At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit ‘How we support EDI in the workforce’.

Disability Confident Employer

As users of the disability confident scheme, any candidate who opts into the scheme and best meets the essential criteria, will be shortlisted for interview. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

How to apply

Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered.

UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion – a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be rejected and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

As part of the pre-employment checks there is a requirement to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Screening. BPSS is a pre-condition of employment and failure to achieve it may mean that the employment offer is rescinded. UKRI reserves the right to run, or re-run, security clearance as required during the course of employment.

ABOUT THE TEAM

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. Our skilled science and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet. Through our extensive logistic capability and know how BAS facilitates access for the British and international science community to the UK polar research operation. Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure help sustain a world leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs. British Antarctic Survey is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). NERC is part of UK Research and Innovation www.ukri.org

We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as keep the keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams and keep everyone safe! If you are looking for an opportunity to work with amazing people in one of the most unique places in the world, then British Antarctic Survey could be for you. We aim to attract the best people for those jobs.

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