BGS - British Geological Survey
Keyworth, United Kingdom
As a highly motivated and experienced scientist, you will play a key and pro-active role in the development and delivery of the BGS Engineering Geology Science Directorate. The Engineering Geology Science Directorate comprises a wide-range of science projects that map, analyse, monitor and model the physical properties, hazards and processes of the UK landmass and subsurface environment. Our research helps society to respond to the challenges and opportunities of environmental change, population growth and economic regeneration with an increasing focus on urban areas and the interaction between the natural and built environment. The Programme carries out projects across the UK and has a growing portfolio of projects internationally.
You will engage with government, regulators, research institutions and industry to develop partnerships and secure funding opportunities, to deliver a programme of national good geoscience in the area of regeneration and sustainable development related to key city-regions in GB. You must therefore have a good understanding of the relevant issues and challenges faced by cities both in the UK and overseas and the role of applied geoscience in addressing these.
Experience of working on Applied Urban Geology and Engineering Geology projects in an urban setting e.g. from an engineering or hydrogeological perspective, is a key requirement for this appointment,. It is also important to have excellent skills in project management and be able to deliver outcomes effectively. It is vital to be able to demonstrate how your science plays a vital role in the development of practical solutions and be able to communicate ideas effectively in a variety of ways to scientists, decision makers and funding bodies.
You should be educated to 2:1 degree level in a relevant geoscience subject and have an MSc/PhD in Applied Environmental or Engineering Geology (or directly related applied geoscience discipline). In addition you must possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written. The post involves team working, therefore you should be able to demonstrate that you can work effectively with others, in a leadership role when necessary.