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Two science communications jobs at Cambridge for the British Antarctic Survey

The deadline is coming up pretty sharply (Oct. 28, 2012 at midnight GMT) for both science communications positions on the Cambridge-based communications team of the British Antarctic Survey. As far as I can determine, you are not required to be British to apply for the either position.

The first position is for a Communications Officer, (from the job vacancy page on the British Antarctic Survey website),

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research Council [NERC], aims to undertake a world-class programme of scientific research, and to sustain for the UK an active and influential regional presence and a leadership role in Antarctic affairs.

We are now looking to recruit a Communications Officer to be responsible for delivering ‘Communications, Knowledge Exchange and Engagement’ plans for NERC  and EU-funded [European Union] high profile science programmes.

Qualifications: University degree or equivalent in relevant subjects.

Duration: One year fixed term appointment – maternity cover

Salary: Salary will be in the range of £26,180 to £29,410 per annum. We offer a generous benefits package including a defined salary pension scheme, free car parking, flexible working hours and 30 days annual leave.

The other position is for a Press and PR (public relations) Manager offers a remarkably similar description to the Communications Officer position (from the job vacancy page on the British Antarctic Survey website),

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research Council, aims to undertake a world-class programme of scientific research, and to sustain for the UK an active and influential regional presence and a leadership role in Antarctic affairs.

The Press & PR Manager will be responsible for contributing to and implementing British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) communications strategy to explain and engage a range of target audiences in its world-leading science and operational activity. British Antarctic Survey is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).

Qualifications: University degree or equivalent in relevant subjects.

Duration: 2-year fixed term appointment

Salary: Salary will be in the range of £26,180 to £29,410 per annum. We offer a generous benefits package including a defined salary pension scheme, free car parking, flexible working hours and 30 days annual leave.

There are more formal job descriptions, information about specific skills needed, and instructions on how to apply on the job vacancy pages (look for the tabs below the job title and application reference number)  for each position, respectively.

Thank you to Heather Martin, Polar Communications Specialist for the BAS, who listed the jobs in the Science Public Relations discussion group on LinkedIn.