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British Antarctic Survey | Contract type - Open-ended appointment | Location - Cambridge and Antarctica | Salary - £46,444-£51,088 (UKRI Band D S1)
British Antarctic Survey | Fixed-Term Appointment - 6 or 18 months | Antarctica | £30,224 - £31,183 per annum (pro rata) | Closing date: 10 May 2026
British Antarctic Survey | Fixed-Term Appointment - 6 or 18 months | Antarctica | £30,224 - £31,183 per annum (pro rata) | Closing date: 10 May 2026
British Antarctic Survey | Salary: £32,358 per annum | Open-Ended Appointment | Closing date 26 April
British Antarctic Survey | Salary: £25,842 to £26,186 per annum | Fixed-Term Appointment – 18 Months | Closing date 3 May
British Antarctic Survey BAS 26/38 Contract type - Fixed-term appointment – 4 years Location - Cambridge Salary F S1 £67,409 – £74,149 Closing date - 9 April Interview date - 5 May
British Antarctic Survey | Fixed-Term Appointment - 22 months | Antarctica | £31,183 per annum (pro rata) | Closing date: 06 April 2026
British Antarctic Survey | Fixed-Term Appointment - 9 months | Antarctica | £30,224 per annum (pro rata) | Closing date: 03 May 2026
British Antarctic Survey | Fixed-Term Appointment - 6 to 18 months | Antarctica | £30,224 to £31,183 per annum (pro rata), plus a £3,000 allowance | Closing date 26 April 2026
British Antarctic Survey | Fixed-Term Appointment - 6 or 18 months | £30,224 - £31,183 per annum (pro rata) plus £3,000 allowance | Closing date 26 April 2026