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Extreme Environment.
Field Assistants
Antarctica
to blizzards, low temperatures and months of darkness. For this reason you will need to be physically capable and medically fit, with experience of alpine/glacial conditions, in addition to proven technical ability.
Salaries are from £17,268 pa with an additional allowance of £2,031 pa for periods of Antarctic service (all pro-rata). Clothing, accommodation, and messing are also provided free.
W e are also looking to recruit a variety of tradespeople to help maintain the buildings and facilities in Antarctica.
Recruitment for the next Antarctic season, commences in March 2004. Please visit our website at www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment for further details and an application form or alternatively contact the Personnel Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 OET.Tel: 01223 221508.
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The Antarctic is one of the world’s most remote, hostile and extreme environments. It is here that the government funded British Antarctic Survey - part of the Natural Environment Research Council - undertakes a world-class programme of scientific research based on the analysis, survey and monitoring of key global issues.
W e are looking for experienced mountaineers who will relish the challenge of living and working In this unique location. Commencing September 2004 for a period of 9, 18, or 30 months, you will be responsible for the safety of scientists on glacial Antarctic terrain - a role which will include preparing and maintaining field equipment, fuelling aircraft, and providing general support at the Survey’s depots and base camps.
This is arduous work, so you must be prepared for all the difficulties of living and working in an inhospitable polar environment subject
We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome.
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