Senior Research Associate I
University of Miami

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The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) of the University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science invites applicants for two Senior Research Associate I positions in Marine Mammal Acoustics. This position is situated at the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Marine Mammal and Turtle Division located in Miami, Florida. The Division's Passive Acoustics Ecology Program conducts research in the Gulf of Mexico, North Atlantic Ocean, and Caribbean, using innovative passive acoustic technologies to improve assessment and understanding of marine mammals and human-produced sounds that may impact them, to aid in management, monitoring, and conservation efforts.

Candidates for this position must have: 1) a Master's degree or higher in ocean sciences, ecology, environmental science, or a related field; (2) demonstrated bioacoustics experience including collecting, managing, and analyzing large acoustic data sets for marine species, preferably marine mammals; (3) the ability and desire to work as part of a collaborative team; (4) demonstrated technical writing ability; and (5) demonstrated ability to work independently to complete complex tasks. Proficiency in programming in scientific languages, such as Matlab, R, and Python, is preferred. Experience preparing and deploying oceanographic instrumentation on moorings is preferred. The Marine Mammal Acoustician will assist in collection and analysis of acoustic data recordings to detect North Atlantic right whale calls and sounds from other marine mammals and human noise sources. The successful applicant will participate in fieldwork to deploy acoustic recorders, organize fieldwork logistics, conduct QA/QC on data recordings, run and validate automated detectors, extract detection information, conduct statistical analyses of occurrence, write reports when needed, and disseminate data via scientific publications and presentations at conferences.

Current curriculum vitae, statement of interest, and the names of three people who can provide letters of recommendation are required.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:A9

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