BGS survey geologist conducting field work at Coire Glas in the Scottish Highlands. BGS © UKRI
Our recruitment call is ideally suited to geology graduates, postgraduates or professionals looking for the next step in their career. BGS © UKRI
BGS offers opportunities to develop your skills and work with experts that are undertaking geological research with impact for the national public good. BGS © UKRI
Develop your geological career at BGS
Are you a geology graduate, postgraduate or professional looking for the next step in your career? Do you want to use your knowledge of geology and the environment to help address societal challenges and work towards a sustainable future?
BGS is growing and we are currently recruiting geologists and geoscientists to support the delivery of our new strategy. We will offer support and plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and work with experts that are undertaking geological research with impact for the national public good.
Roles will be based in Keyworth, near Nottingham, or in Edinburgh, on the Heriot-Watt University campus.
Please note that the latest BGS Recruitment Call has now closed. Please visit our vacancies page for details of roles that are currently available at BGS.
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Geoscientists (Band C)
These roles will support project delivery across BGS, contributing field data, laboratory work, data management and analysis, and working flexibly across a range of projects. Suited to applicants with a range of geoscience knowledge, skills and experience.
Up to ten posts available.
Closing date: 29 May 2023
Geoscientists (Band D)
These roles will apply specialist scientific and technical skills to develop projects for BGS, contributing to funding applications, publications and presentations. There is also scope for management of work packages as well as supervision of students and colleagues. Suited to applicants with a range of geoscience knowledge, skills and experience.
Up to ten posts available.
Closing date: 29 May 2023
Survey geologists (Band C)
We are recruiting geologists to help revise our geological map of the UK. These roles will be part of a new programme of work and will involve a significant component of fieldwork, contributing to new UK maps and models. This role is well suited to early-career geologists.
Four posts available.
Closing date: 21 May 2023
Survey geologists (Band D)
These roles are well suited to early-career geologists, keen to contribute towards and lead field-based geological mapping. The roles will be part of a new programme of work to develop new UK maps and models and will include responsibility for managing relevant tasks and activities.
Four posts available.
Closing date: 21 May 2023
Further information
Working at BGS
All BGS staff enjoy wide a range of benefits in addition to their salary with the aim of promoting a positive work–life balance.
Equality, diversity and inclusion at BGS
At BGS we strive for a fair and open working environment, free from discrimination where we value all colleagues as individuals and respect their differences.
