Antarctic Place-Names Committee Ad Hoc Member
Job reference:
BAS Antarc-Committee
Contract type:
Duration:
The term is for a period of 3 years for new appointees, with the option of reapplying at the end of term.
Salary:
Benefits:
We offer generous benefits
Team:
British Antarctic Survey
Location:
British Antarctic Territory Government
Closing date:
13 August, 2017 11:59 pm
- Description
- Skills specification
- How to apply
Description
The British Antarctic Territory Government has a vacancy for an ad hoc specialist to advise on place-naming in the Antarctic.
This is an opportunity to join a group of experts in Antarctic toponymy, science, geography, navigation, international relations and exploration who sit on the Antarctic Place-names Committee.
www.antarctica.ac.uk/apc The Committee advises the British Antarctic Territory Government on all aspects relating to place names in the Antarctic, it also advises the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in relation to place-naming in SGSSI.
Purpose
Main Purpose and Skills Required:
Candidates should be able to offer expertise complementary to the composition of the Committee in one or more of the following area(s): Geography; Cartography; GIS; Exploration History; International Relations; Science; Toponymy; Sailing; and Navigation within the Antarctic context. The committee particularly invites applications from candidates within the Antarctic research community, especially from within the university sector.
Terms of Appointment:
This is a non-remunerative, non-pensionable post. Travel and Subsistence expenses are reimbursed. The term is for a period of 3 years for new appointees, with the option of reapplying at the end of term. The successful applicant will be expected to attend the Antarctic Place-names Committee meetings twice a year and consider proposals by postal assessment up to four times a year between meetings. The meetings are normally held in Cambridge in April and October.
Duties
Expertise complementary to the composition of the Committee in one or more of the following area(s): Geography; Cartography; GIS; Exploration History; International Relations; Science; Toponymy; Sailing; and Navigation within the Antarctic context.
Eligibility Requirements
You will need to be a British Citizen, resident in the UK for at least two of the last ten years, including at least one consecutive twelve-month period.
Application
Application is by CV and Letter to: Stuart Doubleday, Deputy Head, Polar Regions Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London SW1A 2PA,
Stuart.Doubleday@fco.gov.uk
Closing date is 13th August 2017
Selection
The successful candidate will be invited to participate in a short interview, either in person or over the telephone.
If you require more information: Please contact the Antarctic Place-names Committee Secretary, Dr Adrian Fox on: Email:
ajfo@bas.ac.uk Tel: 01223 221415
Antarctic Place-Names Committee Ad Hoc Member - Vacancy - British Antarctic Survey