Environmental Scientist - Lab and Field Support

UK Research and Innovation is a new entitythat brings together nine partnersto create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at www.ukri.org

The recruiting partner is NERC - the Natural Environment Research Council - is the UK’s leading public funder of environmental science. The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) is part of NERC and is the UK's Centre of Excellence for integrated research in terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems and their interaction with the atmosphere. Working in partnership with the research community, policy makers, industry and society, CEH undertakes cutting edge research to deliver world class solutions to the most complex environmental challenges facing humankind.

About the role

The post will be based within the Atmospheric Chemistry & Effects Science Area at CEH Edinburgh. We are involved in projects in the UK and abroad and work on the biosphere atmosphere exchange of trace gases, especially greenhouse gases (GHGs). Our work focuses on understanding and quantifying the interactions between the biosphere and the atmosphere based on measurements, experiments and modelling of greenhouse gases, reactive air pollutants, water and energy. We quantify fluxes and transport of matter and energy, pollutant impacts on the above- and belowground biota, and how changes in ecological communities feedback on atmospheric composition. We study a wide range of habitats such as forest, grassland, wetlands, urban areas, and cropland, including bioenergy crops in the UK and in Mediterranean, arctic and tropical climate zones.

About you

This is a technical post, focused on supporting research with well-managed laboratory facilities.

• you will be expected to have a degree in Chemistry, Biological or Environmental Sciences or equivalent and some project based experience of quantitative scientific work in a research environment
• existing knowledge of laboratory practice and techniques would be an advantage, as would experience of gas chromatography
• the research-based nature of the posts means the role would be ideally suited to someone with an aptitude for solving complex problems, self-motivated and with enthusiasm for the subject
• willingness to participate in field sampling missions abroad (up to 4 weeks), including in developing countries and the ability to drive are essential.

Please visit www.ceh.ac.uk  for a full description and skills specification.

What we offer

We take care of our employees by offering many benefits such as a public sector pension scheme, 30 days’ annual leave and 10½ days’ public and privilege holidays per annum.

We have an equal opportunities policy and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities and those from ethnic minorities are currently under represented and their applications are particularly welcomed. Guaranteed interview scheme for applicants with disabilities

How to Apply

Applications are handled by UK SBS; to apply please click here.

Please ensure that you complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted as a standalone. The form should be uploaded via the "My Account" menu option on the "Jobs Home" page Applicants who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on +44 (0)1793 867000 quoting reference number IRC245546.

Closing date: 10^th July 2018

Interview date: 1^st August 2018