Research Assistant (RA), Ocean Giants

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree or the equivalent in experience, in a field related to Marine Bioacoustics (candidates with both Biological Sciences and/or Engineering backgrounds are encouraged to apply).

• Working with large datasets of long-term acoustic data.
• Familiarity with cetacean vocalizations.
• Fluency in the use of Bioacoustics analysis software (e.g. Raven, Pamguard, Ishmael, etc.).
• Programming skills for data analysis (e.g. in R or MATrix LABoratory (MATLAB) allowing development).
• Automated detection of cetacean vocalizations in large datasets.
• Field work skills and working in a productive and collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in scientific writing that leads to peer-reviewed publications.
• Classification of detected vocalizations to species or taxon group.
• Characterization of ambient noise using established metrics and procedures.

• Expected travel on occasion to conferences and/or meetings with approval.
• Flexibility to work across multiple time zones.
• Participate in programmatic efforts with the New York Seascape/New York Aquarium/Species & Policy Teams for wider conservation research, policy, and outreach.

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Opportunity Type

Global Conservation Part-Time

Salary Range

$24-$28.84