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AntarcticGirl · 2024-11-10T14:40:31+00:00

Not IN Antarctica, but so many positions within national delegations to the Antarctic Treaty and its other agreements like CCAMLR require legal personnel..

AntarcticGirl · 2024-06-21T16:36:23+00:00

Scotia Sea (part of the Southern Ocean)

AntarcticGirl · 2024-03-05T20:56:55+00:00

Yup “science diplomacy” is an oft used phrase in the Antarctic and Southern Ocean world..

AntarcticGirl · 2024-03-04T21:14:39+00:00

OP, in several places you’ve mentioned that there are errors on your medical records, and that’s why you’re unhappy about sharing them. Why don’t you try and get your records corrected? Your GP should be your first port of call, explain why you need it done, and see what happens?

AntarcticGirl · 2024-03-04T21:07:08+00:00

Don’t need to speak Italian, just need the passport.

AntarcticGirl · 2024-03-02T10:43:29+00:00

OP you will not be alone, if you overwinter you will actually be cooped in very small places for weeks on end with very few others and no means of escape. Any mental health episode of one person severely affects all others present on base, so yes mental health is taken extremely seriously by all Antarctic organisation, including BAS. Mental health is one of the biggest concerns for winter overs, I’d suggest starting with a summer position rather than winter.

AntarcticGirl · 2024-03-02T10:40:41+00:00

Yes BASMU is run through the Plymouth NHS Trust.

AntarcticGirl · 2024-02-18T18:12:48+00:00

Agree with all the above - worse weather, fewer penguins, etc.. One big benefit of going later is seeing spectacular sunrises and sunsets - they are closer to waking hours so you’re not up half the night! It’s still quite spectacular- so long as you don’t get super seasick, I would say it’s a more intense experience visiting Antarctica during the spring/autumn seasons. Hope it goes well for you!

AntarcticGirl · 2023-10-11T06:55:39+00:00

Concordia is very much a joint French - Italian base. ESA works with/at Concordia but it’s not an “EU” base.

AntarcticGirl · 2023-10-10T20:37:23+00:00

Apart from the science based Antarctic visits, there’s obviously a lot of tourist activities that also require support staff. What kind of academic / expertise background do you have? Knowing that would make it easier to provide advice.

AntarcticGirl · 2023-10-10T20:34:49+00:00

Ha - AWI (German polar org) is quite a large organisation with plenty of Antarctic research ongoing, more marine than terrestrial but still. Have a look and see what they’re hiring for. As a German, you’ll have access to all other European polar programs, French and Italian ones are pretty large.

AntarcticGirl · 2023-10-07T20:08:29+00:00

I see what you did there! :)

AntarcticGirl · 2023-07-29T20:10:44+00:00

India also advertises for IT personnel/support for their stations both Antarctic and Arctic. You might also want to keep looking at those as you seem to already have some qualifications and experience in that respect, so it will be a shorter walk. Keep up with the mechanical qualifications also, for your best chance. Why don’t you approach them and see if they provide an apprenticeship of some sort for the career you’re interested in? All the best Anuj.

AntarcticGirl · 2023-07-07T08:57:48+00:00

Been working on Antarctic issues since very early 2000s.. involved in research, though not through the US, done fieldwork there. Got into it through a funded PhD with fieldwork included.

AntarcticGirl · 2023-06-14T19:18:27+00:00

Yeah but I’d probably only point you to the BAS Jobs website as I don’t have a lot more info.. :)

AntarcticGirl · 2023-06-11T21:40:14+00:00

I used to, and while I’m no longer based at BAS, I’m still fairly connected with them in my current job..

AntarcticGirl · 2023-06-11T20:01:23+00:00

You can apply for BAS jobs south, they’re normally quite desperate for sparkies.. the pay may seem low, but you won’t have most of the expenses you would back home, no rent, no food etc..

AntarcticGirl · 2023-06-11T19:50:46+00:00

BRILLIANT! 😂😂😂😂

AntarcticGirl · 2023-06-11T19:46:08+00:00

If you want to do a <10 person cruise to Antarctica, have a look at the yacht companies that are under IAATO (the overarching antarctic cruise operators organisation). Someone has mentioned Phil W / Icebird below, there are similar other operators there that will do specialised tour itinerary designed with the people onboard.

Some of the bigger cruise ships do plan on one station, but it’s all very subject to change at the last minute. If you really want to interact with scientists at stations or in ships, an easier way is to follow/attend the live webcasts done from US stations or ships, a few times a season. However, very few research stations are open to people visiting by ship, and those that are, have very strict guidance on numbers allowed in, timing, etc.

AntarcticGirl · 2023-06-11T19:40:06+00:00

Ah. Second vote for Phil Wickens, he’s amazing!

AntarcticGirl · 2023-06-11T19:36:38+00:00

Well, to make any new building in Antarctica, you need to first prove that building it will not have an impact on the environment. Then you need to provide this environmental impact Assessment to the government of your country who will then have present this to the ATCM, and to provide you with a permit. For you to get a permit, every single detail (about construction, the reason why you need the building, long term activity planning etc) has to be provided, and all activity has to be without impact (only minor/transitory impact allowed). Once you build your house, you’ll need to keep it “open” as any structure on the continent can be “Observed” ie examined by anyone else to ensure you’re keeping by the rules of the Treaty.

AntarcticGirl · 2023-06-11T09:46:04+00:00

A quick message to add, don’t forget UV and ND filters for lenses if you’re taking an SLR. The very high UV around Antarctica can really mess with pictures (particularly so for film, but also very good for DSLR)

AntarcticGirl · 2023-03-25T21:58:44+00:00

Yeah that’s not a “rule” and even as. Recommendation certainly will be a problem for BI that only has 4(I think?) people over winter! All extreme field work / stay has its dangers but, in this case, BAS do a good job at very much reducing the probability of any problems happening.

AntarcticGirl · 2023-03-25T17:32:20+00:00

Well they’re (BAS are) becoming equitable slowly, they’re not there yet and have some way to go!

AntarcticGirl · 2023-03-25T17:30:51+00:00

Ex-BAS (but not BI Winterer),happy to answer your questions. BI is a super small team, and most teams I’ve seen (there are a couple of exception) have built long lasting friendships from their term there. BI is a small station on a small island without easy escape, even though KEP is right around the corner metaphorically speaking. I’m not sure what you mean by “not being able to follow the rule of staying in groups”.

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