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Ocean Career: Maine DMR Marine Resource Scientist I
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Ocean Career: Maine DMR Marine Resource Scientist I
ECO Posted On February 5, 2024The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is seeking applicants with strong scientific skills to fill six (6) limited period Marine Resource Scientist I positions in the Division of Marine Mammal Research within the Bureau of Marine Science located at the West Boothbay Harbor Laboratory.BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:
These positions will be responsible for processing acoustic recordings for species-specific vocalizations using various software. The positions will also be responsible for statistical and ambient noise analyses. The positions will perform deployment/retrieval, servicing, and purchasing duties needed to maintain passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) projects. The positions will stay up to date on literature and relevant regional projects, and work with the Passive Acoustics Program Lead to present and publish results. Each position may conduct a research project using the species detection and/or vocal activity data generated by the team’s analysis. With direction from the program lead, this could include identifying a research question, applying for external grant funding, implementing the necessary statistical analyses, and disseminating results.As needed, the positions will work across DMR programmatic lines, including for other programs within the Division of Marine Mammal Research and the Division of Ecology and the Environment.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES PREFERRED:
Previous experience with passive acoustic analysis and/or deploying/retrieving passive acoustics equipmentKnowledge of cetacean biology, ecology, and/or behavior, particularly vocal behaviorKnowledge of management issues with respect to fisheries and/or offshore wind energy developmentAbility to demonstrate strong analytical, writing, and communication skillsAn ability to work independently as well as cooperatively within a teamAbility to demonstrate strong organization skills and be detail orientedPreference will be given to candidates with experience in PAM, bioacoustics, soundscape ecology, ambient noise, statistical modeling, and/or artificial neural networks. Experience with Raven Pro, PAMGUARD, LFDCS, R, Python, MATLAB and/or GIS software are preferred. Prior experience participating in multi-day offshore research cruises is preferred.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline, or equivalent in directly related work experience; and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of marine resource research and management or related field.Salary:
$50,481.60 - $68,099.20/Annually
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ECO Posted On February 5, 2024The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is seeking applicants with strong scientific skills to fill six (6) limited period Marine Resource Scientist I positions in the Division of Marine Mammal Research within the Bureau of Marine Science located at the West Boothbay Harbor Laboratory.BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:
These positions will be responsible for processing acoustic recordings for species-specific vocalizations using various software. The positions will also be responsible for statistical and ambient noise analyses. The positions will perform deployment/retrieval, servicing, and purchasing duties needed to maintain passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) projects. The positions will stay up to date on literature and relevant regional projects, and work with the Passive Acoustics Program Lead to present and publish results. Each position may conduct a research project using the species detection and/or vocal activity data generated by the team’s analysis. With direction from the program lead, this could include identifying a research question, applying for external grant funding, implementing the necessary statistical analyses, and disseminating results.As needed, the positions will work across DMR programmatic lines, including for other programs within the Division of Marine Mammal Research and the Division of Ecology and the Environment.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES PREFERRED:
Previous experience with passive acoustic analysis and/or deploying/retrieving passive acoustics equipmentKnowledge of cetacean biology, ecology, and/or behavior, particularly vocal behaviorKnowledge of management issues with respect to fisheries and/or offshore wind energy developmentAbility to demonstrate strong analytical, writing, and communication skillsAn ability to work independently as well as cooperatively within a teamAbility to demonstrate strong organization skills and be detail orientedPreference will be given to candidates with experience in PAM, bioacoustics, soundscape ecology, ambient noise, statistical modeling, and/or artificial neural networks. Experience with Raven Pro, PAMGUARD, LFDCS, R, Python, MATLAB and/or GIS software are preferred. Prior experience participating in multi-day offshore research cruises is preferred.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline, or equivalent in directly related work experience; and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of marine resource research and management or related field.Salary:
$50,481.60 - $68,099.20/Annually
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