Director of Science - British Antarctic Survey

MASTS

MASTS

Posted on Oct 19, 2024

Salary: £92,000 – £99,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience).
Hours: Full time (37 hours)
Contract Type: Open Ended
Location: Cambridge, with national and international travel.

Closing Date: Thursday 21st November 2024 (23:59)

Job Overview

The Director of Science at BAS is a role of profound responsibility and opportunity. You will guide our scientific research with a clear vision, making sure our work not only meets but exceeds world-class standards. Your role will promote BAS science to a diverse array of stakeholders, fostering international collaborations, and championing interdisciplinary approaches extending across UKRI and beyond.

You will provide visible, charismatic, leadership across all areas of BAS science, ensuring strategic delivery of world-class science with impact. You will also promote and champion BAS science to external stakeholders, researchers and government departments. You will make sure BAS scientists develop opportunities for international collaboration across the UK and with international partners and facilitate cross-disciplinary working at UKRI level and beyond.