Scientists
Scientists from all over the world visit Antarctica to study the climate, weather, geology, and wildlife of this unique region. Their research has helped to highlight global problems, such as climate change. During the summer, about 3,700 scientists work in the 46 or more scientific research stations scattered across the continent. Only about 1,200 scientists remain in winter because of the intense cold.Science is really significant in Antarctica because unlike most other areas of the world, it remains relatively untouched and all activities are carefully controlled and monitored. The scientific studies in Antarctica are often ones that cannot usually be conducted elsewhere and help our understanding of global environmental issues including climate change, ozone depletion, sea level rise. Antarctica is also a barometer of climate change.
Doctors
They have at their disposal a comprehensive supply of medical equipment and drugs so that they are equipped to provide emergency care. A dental officer, employed by BAS, travels on board one of the ships in the summer season to provide expert dental treatment and to advise those who are staying on for the winter. The over-wintering bases (except Bird Island) have a doctor on the complement all year round. The medical staff undergo a training course tailored to their requirements and previous experience, so that they can undertake tasks which might in the UK be done by another healthcare professional. The doctors for example, learn how to take and develop X-rays, deal with a broken tooth, and provide basic physiotherapy for minor injuries. Field parties, who are away from the base for prolonged periods can usually contact the base doctor for advice. Some members of field parties will be given further advanced first aid training by BThey have at their disposal a comprehensive supply of medical equipment and drugs so that they are equipped to provide emergency care. A dental officer, employed by BAS, travels on board one of the ships in the summer season to provide expert dental treatment and to advise those who are staying on for the winter. The over-wintering bases (except Bird Island) have a doctor on the complement all year round. The medical staff undergo a training course tailored to their requirements and previous experience, so that they can undertake tasks which might in the UK be done by another healthcare professional. The doctors for example, learn how to take and develop X-rays, deal with a broken tooth, and provide basic physiotherapy for minor injuries. Field parties, who are away from the base for prolonged periods can usually contact the base doctor for advice. Some members of field parties will be given further advanced first aid training by BASMU. BAS and BASMU do as much as possible to provide good healthcare for all personnel. Facilities are of necessity however somewhat limited. BAS cannot hope to provide all the facilities of a District Hospital in UK. For this amongst other reasons it is important that everyone who goes south is medically fit for the job and the environment in which they are going to live and work. The prediction of ill health is an inexact science, and in many cases impossible. We do need to identify those people who have a demonstrable medical problem that may prove to be a risk to themselves or others. In many cases we can work with the person involved to provide some additional care for them while in the Antarctic, although clearly this is not always going to be possible. If you have a medical problem, no matter how minor, which becomes apparent in the run up to your deployment, you must try to get this sorted out before you travel south. BAS and BASMU do as much as possible to provide good healthcare for all personnel. Facilities are of necessity however somewhat limited. BAS cannot hope to provide all the facilities of a District Hospital in UK. For this among other reasons it is important that everyone who goes south is medically fit for the job and the environment in which they are going to live and work. The prediction of ill health is an inexact science, and in many cases impossible. We do need to identify those people who have a demonstrable medical problem that may prove to be a risk to themselves or others. In many cases we can work with the person involved to provide some additional care for them while in the Antarctic, although clearly this is not always going to be possible. If you have a medical problem, no matter how minor, which becomes apparent in the run up to your deployment, you must try to get this sorted out before you travel south.
Scientists from all over the world visit Antarctica to study the climate, weather, geology, and wildlife of this unique region. Their research has helped to highlight global problems, such as climate change. During the summer, about 3,700 scientists work in the 46 or more scientific research stations scattered across the continent. Only about 1,200 scientists remain in winter because of the intense cold.Science is really significant in Antarctica because unlike most other areas of the world, it remains relatively untouched and all activities are carefully controlled and monitored. The scientific studies in Antarctica are often ones that cannot usually be conducted elsewhere and help our understanding of global environmental issues including climate change, ozone depletion, sea level rise. Antarctica is also a barometer of climate change.
Doctors
They have at their disposal a comprehensive supply of medical equipment and drugs so that they are equipped to provide emergency care. A dental officer, employed by BAS, travels on board one of the ships in the summer season to provide expert dental treatment and to advise those who are staying on for the winter. The over-wintering bases (except Bird Island) have a doctor on the complement all year round. The medical staff undergo a training course tailored to their requirements and previous experience, so that they can undertake tasks which might in the UK be done by another healthcare professional. The doctors for example, learn how to take and develop X-rays, deal with a broken tooth, and provide basic physiotherapy for minor injuries. Field parties, who are away from the base for prolonged periods can usually contact the base doctor for advice. Some members of field parties will be given further advanced first aid training by BThey have at their disposal a comprehensive supply of medical equipment and drugs so that they are equipped to provide emergency care. A dental officer, employed by BAS, travels on board one of the ships in the summer season to provide expert dental treatment and to advise those who are staying on for the winter. The over-wintering bases (except Bird Island) have a doctor on the complement all year round. The medical staff undergo a training course tailored to their requirements and previous experience, so that they can undertake tasks which might in the UK be done by another healthcare professional. The doctors for example, learn how to take and develop X-rays, deal with a broken tooth, and provide basic physiotherapy for minor injuries. Field parties, who are away from the base for prolonged periods can usually contact the base doctor for advice. Some members of field parties will be given further advanced first aid training by BASMU. BAS and BASMU do as much as possible to provide good healthcare for all personnel. Facilities are of necessity however somewhat limited. BAS cannot hope to provide all the facilities of a District Hospital in UK. For this amongst other reasons it is important that everyone who goes south is medically fit for the job and the environment in which they are going to live and work. The prediction of ill health is an inexact science, and in many cases impossible. We do need to identify those people who have a demonstrable medical problem that may prove to be a risk to themselves or others. In many cases we can work with the person involved to provide some additional care for them while in the Antarctic, although clearly this is not always going to be possible. If you have a medical problem, no matter how minor, which becomes apparent in the run up to your deployment, you must try to get this sorted out before you travel south. BAS and BASMU do as much as possible to provide good healthcare for all personnel. Facilities are of necessity however somewhat limited. BAS cannot hope to provide all the facilities of a District Hospital in UK. For this among other reasons it is important that everyone who goes south is medically fit for the job and the environment in which they are going to live and work. The prediction of ill health is an inexact science, and in many cases impossible. We do need to identify those people who have a demonstrable medical problem that may prove to be a risk to themselves or others. In many cases we can work with the person involved to provide some additional care for them while in the Antarctic, although clearly this is not always going to be possible. If you have a medical problem, no matter how minor, which becomes apparent in the run up to your deployment, you must try to get this sorted out before you travel south.
Chef
Chefs Provide a nutritious and varied diet for expeditioners from Monday to Saturday inclusive (chefs are rostered off on Sundays during winter months).Satisfy varied dietary requirements example for vegetarians and vegans.they Maintain the kitchen and utensils in a safe, operational and hygienic condition.they Manage food and consumable stock and ensure suitable storage.they Supervise and train the rostered kitchen staff.they Monitor usage of food items to enable re-ordering for next year.they Promote a convivial and sociable working and dining environment.they Manage food stocks at field huts and depots.they Prior to departure for Antarctica, assist with the ordering of kitchen equipment and consumables, and food including items for special dietary requirements.
Electricians
Conduct the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of the power generation facilities at a station.Operate and maintain the electrical distribution facilities and equipment.Operate and maintain all refrigeration equipment.Maintain the automatic fire alarm systems including all fire detection and protection equipment.Operate and maintain the BMCS.Properly maintain the electrical, refrigeration and fire group stores, record stock movements and re-order stores.Prepare and submit monthly and annual reports.Assist in science programs when necessary.An instrument electrician will additionally:
Maintain and install control systems and associated equipment. Tasks will include troubleshooting, routine maintenance, calibration and fault-finding.
Install, configure and troubleshoot instruments and sensors including flow meters, variable speed drives, temperature sensors, pressure and level transmitters, air quality sensors, communications devices and interfaces.Carry out limited control programming and configuration changes such as the development of alarm settings, sensor limits, time schedules, temperature set points, control strategies and interface graphics.Maintain complex plant and associated control systems such as reverse osmosis units, waste water treatment plant and wind turbines.As well as these specific job roles you will also be required to perform station duties rostered by the station leader to support community life, such as general kitchen duties, garbage clearance, water duties, and assisting other expedition members with official programs. You may volunteer for other duties such as firefighting, hydroponics and boating.
Chefs Provide a nutritious and varied diet for expeditioners from Monday to Saturday inclusive (chefs are rostered off on Sundays during winter months).Satisfy varied dietary requirements example for vegetarians and vegans.they Maintain the kitchen and utensils in a safe, operational and hygienic condition.they Manage food and consumable stock and ensure suitable storage.they Supervise and train the rostered kitchen staff.they Monitor usage of food items to enable re-ordering for next year.they Promote a convivial and sociable working and dining environment.they Manage food stocks at field huts and depots.they Prior to departure for Antarctica, assist with the ordering of kitchen equipment and consumables, and food including items for special dietary requirements.
Electricians
Conduct the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of the power generation facilities at a station.Operate and maintain the electrical distribution facilities and equipment.Operate and maintain all refrigeration equipment.Maintain the automatic fire alarm systems including all fire detection and protection equipment.Operate and maintain the BMCS.Properly maintain the electrical, refrigeration and fire group stores, record stock movements and re-order stores.Prepare and submit monthly and annual reports.Assist in science programs when necessary.An instrument electrician will additionally:
Maintain and install control systems and associated equipment. Tasks will include troubleshooting, routine maintenance, calibration and fault-finding.
Install, configure and troubleshoot instruments and sensors including flow meters, variable speed drives, temperature sensors, pressure and level transmitters, air quality sensors, communications devices and interfaces.Carry out limited control programming and configuration changes such as the development of alarm settings, sensor limits, time schedules, temperature set points, control strategies and interface graphics.Maintain complex plant and associated control systems such as reverse osmosis units, waste water treatment plant and wind turbines.As well as these specific job roles you will also be required to perform station duties rostered by the station leader to support community life, such as general kitchen duties, garbage clearance, water duties, and assisting other expedition members with official programs. You may volunteer for other duties such as firefighting, hydroponics and boating.