Hybrid Postdoctoral Researcher, Ocean Giants en Wildlife Conservation Society
Wildlife Conservation Society · New York, Estados Unidos De América · Hybrid
- Oficina en New York
Opportunity Type
Global Conservation Full-Time
Internal Job Description
Position: Postdoctoral Researcher, Ocean Giants
Reports to: Director, Ocean Giants
Location: New York (Hybrid)
Country Program/Sector: Marine Conservation
Scope: Site-Focused
Position Type: Full-Time
Major Responsibilities:
- Organizing and processing acoustic data (manual processing along with designing, testing, and running automated detectors for species present in the New York Bight).
- Characterization and analysis of ambient noise.
- Conduct acoustic analyses to satisfy the project goals.
- Report writing and publications.
Additional opportunities include:
- Assisting with field work activities in the New York Bight collecting marine mammal sightings, photo ID, genetic and tag data.
- Contributing to policy, education, and advocacy initiatives.
- Work actively on current or planned projects on ocean noise, eDNA and synthesis and integration of multiple types of data.
- Familiarity with field deployment of acoustic recording gear and/or telemetry and other assessment methods.
Salary Range
$70,000-$77,000
Internal 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.
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities.
Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.
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.
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities.
Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.
