Contract type 3 year Fixed-Term Contract
Location Cambridge
Salary Band D S1 £46,444 - £51,088 per annum
Interview date w/c 23/11/2026
Purpose
To commission the atmospheric science systems onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA) including:
- the operation of the trace gas and aerosol instrumentation.
- implementing air sampling methods for the atmospheric science instrumentation on board the SDA, including sample flow control and inlet characterisation.
- developing standard operating procedures (including routine maintenance schedules, calibration procedures, responsibility for stock and consumables).
- supporting the modification of equipment where necessary.
- writing relevant health and safety documentation (input of data into BAS information management system), automation of the systems to build high-quality, long-term observations and datasets.
Duties
- To develop scientific or operational electronic and electrical systems.
- To maintain scientific or operational systems including those on ships or at remote polar locations. Some ability to support and understand mechanical systems would also be expected.
- Provide engineering support and projects to the scientific and operational departments in the UK, and users on board ships and in polar regions.
- Working with and supporting engineering colleagues, delivering projects and tasks in a professional manner.
- Other duties as appropriate.
Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
- Experience with atmospheric science instrumentation.
- Field work experience.
- Experience with gas handling systems.
- Relevant HNC or higher Degree level.
- Suitable engineering or scientific mathematical capabilities.
- Proficient in written and spoken English.
- Demonstrable Teamwork.
- Willingness to work on ship or remote polar environment.
- You will need to pass a medical to demonstrate that you are medically fit to work in Antarctic conditions.
- Experience with trace gas or aerosol measurements.
- Knowledge of traceability of standards/calibration scales as applied to atmospheric measurements.
- Experience with Polar or marine systems, including the maintenance of instrumentation or measurement systems.
- High level programming, Python, or similar.
- Degree level Relevant Degree and/or extensive experience. Masters/PhD or equivalent experience.
- Experience use of design software.
- Project and budget management for small projects.
- Able to communicate to a wide range of audiences.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
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.
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