Dreaming of starting a new life in Antarctica, living alongside colonies of penguins? Well, now might just be the perfect time. The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is currently recruiting individuals to work in Antarctica with salaries starting at over $40,000 per year and all living expenses covered. Don’t miss this opportunity if you’re interested.
In a press release issued by BAS on January 21st, it was highlighted that the bureau is a world-leading center for polar research and missions. Their researchers were the ones who discovered the ozone hole back in 1985. Today, these scientists are studying the changes occurring in this frozen region due to climate change and what it means for people worldwide.
With the start of the new year, BAS is actively seeking personnel to work at their research stations in Antarctica. Besides engineers and scientists, they are also looking to fill positions such as carpenters, chefs, plumbers, seafarers, divers, equipment operators, and more. Here is your chance to turn your dreams into reality.
People from various professions are encouraged to apply for these positions at BAS. For those eager to experience adventure at the edge of the Earth, this could be an excellent opportunity for a career transition.
The Antarctic research stations of BAS form small, self-sustaining communities. Working there is unlike any other job, and it promises to be an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
For the past 16 months, BAS’s Zoological Field Assistant, Jess Callaghan, has been living on the remote South Georgia Island. She highly recommends this experience to everyone.
She said, “Living on Bird Island (part of the South Georgia Islands) is literally a dream come true for a bird biologist. Today, I might be working in the habitat of our 45,000 breeding pairs of Macaroni penguins, and tomorrow, I could be assisting in weighing Antarctic fur seal pups. If you love wildlife and desire an overseas adventure, I strongly suggest seizing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Phill Coolman is a carpenter at Halley VI Station. He first visited the research station six years ago and has returned for every observation season since. His job responsibilities range from maintaining the research station to solving various practical problems to assist scientists in their research in this extreme environment.
Coolman shared, “Being a carpenter in Antarctica requires strong adaptability and teamwork. I have learned many skills here that I’ve taken back to the ‘real world,’ and it has also allowed me to do many things I never thought I would have the opportunity to do before.”
BAS offers contracts ranging from 6 to 18 months with flexible arrangements. Salaries start at £30,244 (approximately $41,377) per year and include additional benefits. During the work period in Antarctica, all living expenses including accommodation, food, transportation, professional clothing, tools, and training are provided by BAS.
The first batch of positions being recruited by BAS—such as agricultural machinery operators, diesel generator technicians, vessel officers, divers, meteorological observers, and radio operators—have already been posted on their website. Applicants should check the specific job descriptions for application deadlines. Contract start dates range from May to September.
BAS mentioned that in the upcoming three months, they will continue to release more job vacancies, including chefs, station leaders, and zoological field assistants. You can register through BAS’s recruitment page to receive email notifications when new positions are announced.