Postdoctoral Researcher, Ocean Giants

Qualification Requirements

• PhD or the equivalent in experience in relevant fields (marine bioacoustics, spatial modeling) or in the process of finishing their PhD and/or have recently completed (are completing) one or more Postdoctoral positions.

Preferred:

• Working with large datasets of long-term acoustic data and spatially explicit data.
• ​​​​​​​Familiarity with cetacean vocalizations and classification of detected vocalizations to species or taxon group.
• Fluency in the use of Bioacoustics analysis software (such as Raven, Pamguard, Ishmael, etc.).
• Programming skills in R or Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB) and other statistical approaches allowing development of standalone analysis tools.
• Automated detection of cetacean vocalizations in large datasets.
• Fieldwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write scientifically and to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Localization of sound sources using an array of recording elements.
• Characterization of ambient noise using established metrics and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to write successful funding proposals for competitive grant opportunities.
• Demonstrate familiarity with current conservation concerns for cetaceans.

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Opportunity Type

Global Conservation Full-Time

Salary Range

$70,000-$77,000