Minerals Geologist

🔍 Belfast, Belfast Region, Northern Ireland

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MINERALS GEOLOGIST

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF NORTHERN IRELAND (GSNI)
Grade: UKRI Pay Band D/S2
Salary: £41,344 per annum
Contract: permanent

Hours: - 37 hours a week (some flexible working options may be available, and a small amount of remote working in line with the BGS policy)

Location: Adelaide House, Belfast, Northern Ireland

A great benefits package is offered, including an outstanding pension scheme (with an extremely generous employer contribution – on average 27% of your pay), 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to flexi-time.

Closing date: Sunday 12 January 2025

About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a minerals geologist based at the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI). The role will provide highly effective operational and policy support for the provision of guidance and advice on Northern Ireland mineral development to the Minerals and Petroleum Branch (MAPB) of the Department for the Economy (DfE)
Other duties and responsibilities include:

Provide operational support to GSNI minerals geologist on minerals licensing and projects
Lead and maintain the quarry aggregate resource information collected by DfE
GIS capture, collation and management of archived exploration data to develop minerals prospectivity reports using the archive and recent exploration results to support the priorities of DfE
Work with British BGS colleagues on UK critical minerals to identify gaps in national critical raw materials research
Work with Irish government officials on related cross border critical mineral interests
Identify and develop areas of research relevant to GSNI’s Science Strategy and work programme
Assist with the preparation and drafting of private office briefings/correspondence/Assembly Questions including drafting briefings for the Minister, senior civil service officials and DfE Committee sessions
Respond to statutory planning consultations and general enquiries relating to mineral extraction
Participate in customer engagement and GSNI’s role in communication of science
Liaise with colleagues across BGS and outside GSNI to coordinate fieldwork and deliver project outputs
Support DFE Minerals Branch officials by attending external meetings with a range of stakeholders and/or clients as part of commercial projects or to support GSNI public role
Write specialist papers to inform Minerals Branch and /or wider Northern Ireland government departments to disseminate relevant information on
Northern Ireland mineral resources
Initiate new contacts and collaborations within and outside of BGS to support a growing network of collaborators
Contribute to research grant bids with GSNI and BGS colleagues and collaborators
Irregular hours including evening, weekend and other out-of-hours working will be a component of the post at times, plus a requirement for travel

About you
We are keen to hear from you if you meet the following essential requirements. We will review essential and desirable requirements at both the shortlisting and interview stage.

Please note – you will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during your employment.

To be assessed at Shortlist (S) stage, interview (I) stage, or both (S&I).

Essential

Minimum 2.1 Honours Geology degree (S)
A PhD in Minerals geology or MSc (geology, economic geology, exploration geology, geochemistry, environmental geology) plus relevant work experience in minerals sector. (You may also apply if you will have submitted your PhD thesis by the end of December 2024 or if you have a first degree in a relevant discipline and evidence of relevant professional experience in the minerals sector (S)
Evidence of significant postgraduate experience in a relevant role which includes the use of GIS software (ArcGIS/QGIS/MapInfo) (S&I)
Evidence of knowledge of mineral systems and economic mineral deposits. (S&I)
Confidence in engaging with government officials, industry and academic stakeholders with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm (S&I)
A willingness to travel within the UK and internationally if required(I) in addition to a Full Driving Licence. (S)
Ability to work unsupervised, organised, flexible and contribute to a team with a task completion focus (I)
You will be committed to a diverse and inclusive approach to work in the geosciences (S&I)

Desirable

Experience in base metal mineral exploration, programme design and interpretation of exploration results (with focus on geochemistry and geophysics) (S&I)
Understanding of national and international critical mineral issues with knowledge of Northern Ireland geology and mineral potential (I)
Python programming knowledge (S&I)

About us
The BGS is an applied geoscience research centre that belongs to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and is affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). It is a world leading geological survey whose core mission is to advise government of science related to the subsurface and to undertake applied research to solve earth and environmental issues, both in the UK and globally. It is funded directly by UKRI, as well as through research grants and private sector contracts.

We strive to promote equality and diversity across our organisation in order to continuously improve our scientific and organisational efficiency. As such, we aim to have a workforce with employees from all backgrounds with people who are passionate about earth science and who share our dedication to work for the good of the environment and the benefit of society. BGS became a signatory of the Technician Commitment in July 2022.

How to apply
Applicants are required to include a CV and covering letter outlining their suitability for the role. We would stress the importance of this paperwork in our selection process.

A well-considered application providing evidence and examples of how you meet the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV.

If you experience any issues applying for this role, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 12 January 2025. Interviews will be held end of January 2025 in Belfast.

About The British Geological Survey (BGS)

The British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).  It is a world leading geological survey that provides a core science mission to inform government of science related to the subsurface and its interfaces and also undertakes applied research for solutions to earth and environmental processes, both in the UK and globally.  It is funded directly by UKRI as well as through research grants and via private sector contracts.

BGS has an annual budget of approximately £60 million and employs 650 people.  It has two main sites, a head office in Keyworth near Nottingham and the Lyell Centre, which is a joint collaboration with Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh.  BGS works with more than 150 private sector organisations as well as having close links with 40 universities and sponsors approximately 100 PhD students each year.

How to Apply 

Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit your CV and a covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for BGS and the role you’re applying for. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit your application without a covering letter may result in your application not being considered.  You will only be assessed on the content of your CV and covering letter and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.

About UKRI 

UKRI launched in April 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

Our organisation brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England, which is responsible for supporting research and knowledge exchange at higher education institutions in England, and the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, and a vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. More information can be found at www.ukri.org.

Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.

How we support EDI in the workforce

At UKRI we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to flourish and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit ‘How we support EDI in the workforce’

Disability Confident Employer

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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