DIRECTORY ENTRY: British Oceanographic Data Centre Job

The British Oceanographic Data Centre is seeking a DIRECTORY ENTRY professional to manage and distribute marine environmental data. The role involves data storage, quality control, and collaboration with scientists on research projects. The aim is to provide online access to vital data for understanding environmental processes. This is a full-time position based in the United Kingdom, with no specific degree requirements mentioned.
The British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC) is a national facility for looking after and distributing data concerning the marine environment. Our data holdings We deal with biological, chemical, physical and geophysical data, and our databases contain measurements of nearly 22,000 different variables. Many of our staff have direct experience of marine data collection and analysis. They work alongside information technology specialists to ensure that data are documented and stored for current and future use. Our approach Our approach to marine data management involves Careful storage, quality control and archiving of data so they are unaffected by changes in technology and will be available into the future. Distributing data to scientists, education, industry and the public — our goal is to enable online access to all data via our web site. Working alongside scientists during marine research projects — we provide a data management service during the life time of the project. Why do we do it? Data are precious — they are fundamental to the understanding of the processes that control our natural environment. The data help provide answers to both local questions (such as the likelihood of coastal flooding) or planetary wide issues (such as the prediction of the impact of climate change). The better we can predict these events, the better we can protect ourselves into the future. It will not only affect us, but the quality of the lives of our children and grandchildren. For Green and Environmental Jobs with organisations such as this, simply create a SEARCH or JOB AGENT (Requires a Sign-up) at www.Stopdodo.com Below is a list of our most popular areas. Sub Categories for more specific searches can be found within each category. Ecology, Wildlife, Conservation Jobs Marine, Rivers, Fisheries, Oceanography Jobs Carbon, Climate, Environment Policy Jobs Renewables - Wind, Wave, Tidal Engineers Jobs Marketing, Sales & PR Jobs Campaigns, Fundraising, Philanthropy Jobs Environmental Engineering & Science Jobs Education, Training, Community Jobs Business Development & Sales Jobs Energy Efficiency, LEED, BREEAM Jobs Agriculture & Organics Jobs Administration, Reception, Secretarial and PA Jobs Renewables - Solar Power Engineers Jobs IT, Internet & Web Jobs Accounts & Finance Jobs CSR, Ethics, Fairtrade, Sustainable Dev Jobs Recycling, Waste & Pollution Jobs Recruitment & HR Jobs