From Lesley.Gray@rl.ac.uk Mon Sep 22 11:04:28 1997
X-Sender: ljg59@ssdnt01.bnsc.rl.ac.uk
X-Mailer: Windows Eudora Pro Version 2.2 (16)
To: ugamp@met.reading.ac.uk
X-Info: Space Science Department, CCLRC
Mime-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
X-Status: 

Dear UGAMP Colleague

The following advert should appear in the New Scientist soon (it may have
appeared already, in fact). If you are interested and would like to know
more about any of the positions, please feel free to give me a ring.=20

                                      Lesley

Atmospheric Scientists - 3 Posts
Based at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire
Fixed Term - 3 Years

Opportunities are available for atmospheric scientists in the Space Science
Department.

Two of the posts are for Data Scientists for the British Atmospheric Data
Centre (BADC).  The (BADC) is one of the Designated Data Centres of the
Natural Environment Research Council and provides a source of information
and assistance to the research community in the acquisition, archiving and
manipulation of atmospheric data.  The successful candidates will have a
good honours degree in a relevant discipline and a working knowledge of the
use of atmospheric data is required.  Computing skills are essential,
preferably in a Unix environment as are strong communication skills.  Some
postgraduate experience in tropospheric chemistry, regional meteorology or
climate modelling is desirable.  Vacancy reference no: VN 1534/97.=20

The third post is for an atmospheric researcher to carry out a study of the
internal variability of the stratosphere.  A proven track record in carrying
out computer modelling of the stratosphere is required.  A PhD in the field
of global circulation modelling is essential as are computing skills,
preferably in a Unix environment. Research experience in the field of
internal and interannual variability is desirable.  Vacancy reference no: VN
1534A/97.=20

The posts are for a fixed term period of 3 years.  The salary levels are
between =A315,180 & =A324,820.  Appointment will normally be at the minimum=
 but
relevant experience will be taken into account.  Further progression is
dependent upon performance.  A non-contributory pension scheme, flexible
working hours and a generous leave allowance are also offered.
Application forms and more detailed job descriptions can be obtained from:
Recruitment Office, Personnel Division, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory,
Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QX. Telephone (01235) 445435
(answerphone) quoting the relevant vacancy reference no.  More information
about CLRC is available from CCLRC=92s World Wide Web pages at
http://www.cclrc.ac.uk
All applications must be returned by 2 October 1997. =20
The CCLRC is committed to Equal Opportunities and has a no-smoking policy.


*******************************************************************
                  Dr. Lesley J. Gray
          Head, British Atmospheric Data Centre
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon. OX11 0QX, U.K.

tel : 01235 446745  fax : 01235 445848 e-mail : LESLEY.GRAY@RL.AC.UK
********************************************************************=09