February 2011 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Deadline extension: MMO/PSO/MMSO/PAM vacancy, Scotland, UK
by Rebecca Thompson 14 Feb '11

14 Feb '11

Dear all, DEADLINE EXTENSION: FRIDAY 18 MARCH 2011 Due to the overwhelming response to our recent advertisement for traineeships, contract and full-time positions (see below), we will now be conducting interviews until 18 March, possibly longer. The interview process will require significantly more resources on our part than originally anticipated, and we encourage all those deterred by the previous short deadline to apply, so that the most deserving candidates are considered. OSC invites applications for various MMO/PSO/MMSO/PAM and SAS (Seabirds At-Sea, or equivalent seabird surveillance and monitoring) positions worldwide, including contract work, traineeships, and full-time positions. All applicants must have made necessary enquiries (e.g. sought advice from JNCC-approved instructors) and familiarised themselves with general offshore working requirements (e.g. 12-hour shifts, 7 days per week, typically 5-6 week crew-rotations), be prepared to indicate a willingness to maintain flexibility, and address each of the following points where relevant to respective positions: 1.Undergraduate science-based degree to minimum grade of lower second class (2:2), or equivalent for overseas candidates; 2.Ability to identify all European marine mammals and/or bird species; 3.Copies of up-to-date CV in Word format (2003 or earlier version, not exceeding two pages); 4.Copies of valid passport(s) and any visas; 5.Copies of MMO/PSO/MMSO/PAM and SAS (or equivalent) certificates; 6.Copies of up-to-date Pan-European offshore medical certificates (to simplify administration, please separately and clearly state expiry dates on your CV); 7.Copies of up-to-date Pan-European offshore survival certificates (to simplify administration, please separately and clearly state expiry dates on your CV); 8.Field experience (including duration) in respective roles; 9.Ability to install basic operating system and PAM (e.g. PAMGUARD and IFAW) software onto new laptops, set up sound cards, and configure PAM with hydrophone array and portable GPS unit or with vessel's NMEA (satellite) comms; 10.Copies of full driving licence and specify whether clean; 11.Previous contract or employment rates; 12.Previous employer's contact details. Candidates applying for traineeships are not expected to address all of the above, but must provide a cogent case for their consideration. Priority will be given to candidates who can answer the above points succinctly with few or no questions. Due to popularity of these advertisements, we cannot provide careers advice and any such enquiries will be ignored. All certificates should be provided in JPEG format and resized to a sensible resolution that can easily be emailed, yet clearly legible. PDFs are acceptable, but not desirable -- note point 3, which specifies requirement for Word 2003 format or earlier. For certain jobs, work will be awarded preferentially to UK-based applicants; however, in these circumstances, equal consideration will also apply to any overseas domiciled applicants who can provide a temporary UK residence (e.g. friends or family) and arrange/fund their own transportation to/from our UK offices when required - CVs for such applications should state both overseas and UK temporary addresses. Successful applicants will be invited for interviews commencing Monday 14 February 2011 in Dunbar, Scotland, UK. In order to apply, send a CV and appropriate accompanying documents to Rebecca Thompson, Operations Co-ordinator: rt(a)osc.co.uk Regards Rebecca Thompson -- Rebecca Thompson Operations Co-ordinator OSC Limited Ocean House 4 Brewery Lane Belhaven, Dunbar East Lothian, Scotland EH42 1PD W: www.osc.co.uk

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Stranding Dispatcher Position at The Marine Mammal Center
by Erin Brodie 12 Feb '11

12 Feb '11

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STRANDING DISPATCHER The Marine Mammal Center, an equal opportunity, non-profit employer, is seeking a Stranding Dispatcher to join our team. The Marine Mammal Center's mission is to expand knowledge about marine mammals-their health and that of their ocean environment-and to inspire their global conservation. Our core work is the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and injured marine mammals, supported by state-of-the-art animal care and research facilities, a corps of dedicated volunteers, and an engaged community. Reporting to the Stranding Manager, the Stranding Dispatcher is a seasonal (April to October) temporary, full-time, non-exempt position with no benefits. This position works closely with the Veterinary Science team in a department under the direction of the Veterinary Science Operations Manager. Specific duties are as follows: Major Responsibilities: * Answer distressed animal hotline. * Rotate after hour's on-call, evening, weekend and holiday coverage. * Coordinate assessment, rescue, transport and release of all species of marine mammals. * Respond to public questions and any concerns about distressed animals, volunteer opportunities and general inquires. * Enter basic data into animal database. * Update website animal's on-site page daily. * Assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance and maintaining all supplies pertaining to the Stranding office operations. Core Competencies -- Knowledge and Skills: * Demonstrate excellent communications skills. * Ability to read and interpret documents and be fluent in the English language. * Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. * Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with individuals, various sized groups, and the general public. * Awareness of laboratory safety procedures. * Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Qualifications: * Must be 21 years of age or older. * Minimum of 2 years of college level education. * Maintain a valid California Driver's License, with a clean driving record, and provide valid proof of insurance. * Recommended related experience working with people, communications, marine mammals or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Practical computer knowledge with programs such as Excel, Outlook and Word. * Enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated individual, able to work in office as well as field environments. Comfortable lifting 40+ pounds. To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume attention Human Resources and Operations Manager to admin(a)tmmc.org<mailto:admin@tmmc.org>. Please put "Stranding Dispatcher" in the subject line. Deadline for applications is March 10th, 2011. Please no phone calls or faxed submissions. Erin Brodie Stranding Coordinator The Marine Mammal Center 2000 Bunker Road Fort Cronkhite Sausalito, Ca 94965 phone: 415-289-7371 fax: 415-754-4050 email: brodiee(a)tmmc.org

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Overview of sperm whale Physeter macrocephalus mortality events in the Adriatic Sea, 15552009
by Giovanni Bearzi 11 Feb '11

11 Feb '11

The following article has become available online: Overview of sperm whale Physeter macrocephalus mortality events in the Adriatic Sea, 1555-2009 Giovanni BEARZI, Nino PIERANTONIO, Marco AFFRONTE, Draško HOLCER, Nicola MAIO, Giuseppe NOTARBARTOLO DI SCIARA Mammal Review (2011) doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2907.2010.00171.x ABSTRACT 1. In the Mediterranean Sea, the sperm whale Physeter macrocephalus is one of eight regular cetacean species. Poor knowledge of its ecology and status, together with suspected decline in numbers, make studies of historical and present occurrence especially relevant. Long-term time series of stranding events are the most reliable data to provide a scientific framework for testing hypotheses that seek to explain the mechanisms responsible for cetacean strandings. 2. We present a comprehensive overview of cases of sperm whale mortality and human response to such events encompassing five centuries (1555-2009) within a portion of the Mediterranean Sea that offers a wealth of historical information - the Adriatic Sea. 3. A total of 36 mortality events were validated, involving 68 animals. Two findings of skeletal materials are also reported. The geographic distribution of strandings within the basin clearly was uneven: 44% of records (n = 16) were clustered along a 280km portion of the western Adriatic coast. A relatively high number of mortality events occurred along gently sloping sandy beaches away from suitable sperm whale habitat. 4. Until the first half of the 20th century, live-stranded animals were routinely killed: all but one cases with known human response elicited killing attempts. Starting from the 1980s, killing was replaced by efforts to rescue the animals. 5. Mass strandings of sperm whales have occurred since historical times in the Adriatic Sea. Mortality events involving multiple individuals accounted for at least 17% of the total sample (6 of 36 mortality events). At least 29% of live strandings (6 of 21) involved more than one individual. 6. This study contributes a long-term dataset based on careful validation of historical information, suitable for hypothesis testing aimed at investigating spatial and temporal correlates of sperm whale strandings - particularly live strandings - as a clue to their causes. --- A pdf copy can be obtained from the journal's web site (subscribers only): http://tinyurl.com/4sg6xuc or from me: giovanni.bearzi(a)gmail.com <mailto:giovanni.bearzi@gmail.com> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Giovanni Bearzi http://www.coastaldolphins.org/giovanni_bearzi.htm <http://www.coastaldolphins.org/giovanni_bearzi.htm>

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New publication on humpback whales in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
by Marc Lammers 11 Feb '11

11 Feb '11

Aloha Colleagues: I would like to share with you the recent publication of the following article: Lammers, M.O., Fisher-Pool, P., Au, W.W.L., Wong, K., Meyer, C. and Brainard, R., (2011). "Humpback whale /Megaptera novaeangliae/ song reveals wintering activity in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands" Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 423:261-268. The abstract is below: The main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) are the principal breeding ground for humpback whales in the North Pacific. Over the past 3 decades, population recovery from whaling-era losses has resulted in a steady increase in the number of whales wintering in Hawaiian waters and a geographic expansion of their distribution in the MHI. Until recently, no existing evidence showed that this expansion included the islands, atolls, and banks of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI). To better understand the occurrence of humpback whales in the NWHI, 9 ecological acoustic recorders (EARs) were deployed at sites throughout the archipelago to record the occurrence of humpback whale song, an indicator of winter breeding activity. Song was found to be prevalent at Maro Reef, Lisianski Island, and French Frigate Shoals but was also recorded at Kure Atoll, Midway Atoll, and Pearl and Hermes Atoll. Both the timing and abundance of song at several locations closely followed trends observed on Oahu, which is one of the MHI, strongly suggesting that humpback whales use the NWHI as a wintering area. This finding is of particular relevance in light of recent suggestions that, based on photo-identification data, a yet undocumented wintering area exists somewhere in the central North Pacific. We propose that the NWHI could be that area. The paper can be obtained as an open access article at: http://www.int-res.com/abstracts/meps/v423/ or by emailing lammers(a)hawaii.edu <mailto:pack@hawaii.edu>. Kind regards, Marc -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Marc O. Lammers, Ph.D. Assistant Researcher Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology P.O. Box 1346 Kaneohe, HI 96744 Tel: 808-375-0010 Fax: 808-247-5831 Email:lammers@hawaii.edu

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PhD opportunity - seal behaviour
by TWISS S.D. 10 Feb '11

10 Feb '11

PhD Studentship opportunity Project Title: Behavioural mechanisms of inter-male conflict and conflict reduction in a polygynous pinniped. Supervisor: Dr. Sean Twiss, Durham University (s.d.twiss(a)durham.ac.uk) Location: School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Durham University, Co. Durham, UK. www: http://www.dur.ac.uk/biological.sciences/postgraduate/currentopps/ Application deadline: 4th March 2011 NOTE: This project is in competition for funding with other proposed projects at the School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Durham University. Funding is potentially available through two competitive routes: (1) NERC (UK's Natural Environment Research Council) though eligibility is restricted to UK citizens or EU citizens who have spent the last 3 years or more in UK education. (2) Durham Doctoral Studentships - open to all nationalities (http://www.dur.ac.uk/science.faculty/funding/ <http://www.dur.ac.uk/science.faculty/funding/> ). Only applications received before the 28th February can be considered for the Durham Doctoral Studentships Success will depend on the quality of applications received, relative to those for competing projects. If you are interested in applying, in the first instance contact Dr. Twiss, with a CV and covering letter, detailing your reasons for applying for the project. Project description: Background: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) mating patterns are closely linked to resource distribution, in that female grey seals on breeding colonies such as North Rona (Scotland) distribute according to the availability of pools of water on the colony. This leads to aggregations of females, and males compete to maintain priority of access to groups of females. However, grey seals breed on a wide range of substrates, making them an ideal study system for examining variation in the form of mating pattern in relation to the variation in the social and ecological environment. An expanding breeding colony of grey seals, established on the North Lincolnshire coast at Donna Nook, is now one of the largest grey seal breeding colonies in England. However, little is known about the details of the mating pattern at this expansive beach site, where both topography and sex ratios are markedly different from the more 'typical' offshore breeding colonies. Females are more uniformly distributed, and male densities appear to be higher than at other colonies. However, levels of male-male aggression at Donna Nook appear to be comparatively low. This raises intriguing questions about how male-male conflict is mediated and moderated in this system. Aims: This study will explore behavioural mechanisms of conflict and conflict reduction in polygynous pinniped systems. The student will define the structure and function of the mating pattern in this colony as a backdrop to individual male behaviour. The primary focus of the research will be to quantify patterns of aggressive behaviour for individually identified males and relate these to the local social and ecological environment including the availability of potential mates, inter-annual patterns of site-fidelity and neighbour identity, in order to elucidate the mechanisms underlying inter-male conflict at this site. The studentship will also involve a comparative study of male-male interactions using archived data from a long term study of a second pinniped species, the Northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus) which exhibits even more extreme polygyny. Methods: This studentship will combine in-field behavioural observations with fine scale mapping of individuals to quantify local socio-ecological context and examine comparative indices of male size and condition. The student will: (1) Maintain photo-ID catalogues to allow within and between year data collection on known individuals. (2) Establish detailed behavioural profiles of individual males over to quantify individual mating strategies and success, and examine the degree of behavioural consistency/plasticity that individuals exhibit over successive years. (3) Quantify basic breeding season parameters (e.g. sex ratios, densities, inter-annual site-fidelity). (4) Develop techniques to accurately map individual locations on a sub-daily basis to provide spatial data for GIS based analyses of male space use in relation to mate availability and competing males. (5) Develop ground based photogrammetric techniques for remote estimation of male size, and mass as a proxy of relative male energetic expenditure. (6) Conduct comparative studies using existing parallel data from offshore breeding grey seal colonies and Northern fur seal data. (8) Fit collected behavioural and state data to game-theoretic models of conflict resolution. Timetable of Activities: Starting dates will need to relative to the late autumn (Nov/Dec) breeding season of grey seals at the main study site, therefore the studentship will need to commence in September/October 2011 to provide adequate time for field preparation and initial field work and observational training. Alternatively, work could commence in early 2012, with a longer period of analysis of exiting data prior to the first field season which in such a case would be autumn 2012. Research Training: The student will gain extensive training in field behavioural observation, photo-ID techniques, spatial data manipulation and analyses within a GIS, statistical analyses of multi-dimensional behavioural data, and organisation of fieldwork logistics and safety. The student will present work at national and international conferences. Candidate requirements: Candidates must show a deep understanding of behavioural and evolutionary ecology and ideally have the equivalent of a first class degree. Candidates must also have prior experience in quantitative behavioural observation (preferably field behavioural observation), and a clear aptitude for identifying individual animals in the wild. Candidates should be able to provide evidence of their ability to conduct prolonged observational fieldwork in harsh (cold and wet) environments, and a capability for field logistics. For the analytical/desk based aspects of the project, candidates should also be able to demonstrate capabilities in statistical analysis of complex multi-variate data. Candidates should also demonstrate an interest in the cross over of empirical field based studies and modelling approaches, such as game theoretical models. Additional, desirable, but not essential skills: experience in photo-id techniques, experience in using R, experience in manipulation and analysis of spatial data using GIS. _______________________________ Dr. Sean Twiss, Lecturer in Behavioural Ecology, Zoology Degree Route Coordinator, School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, South Road, The University of Durham, Durham, DH1 3LE, UK. E-mail: s.d.twiss(a)durham.ac.uk Web-site: http://www.dur.ac.uk/s.d.twiss/ <http://www.dur.ac.uk/s.d.twiss/> Tel: +44 (0)191 334 1350 (office) Tel: +44 (0)191 334 1247 (lab) Fax: +44 (0)191 334 1201 _________________________________

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New publication on dolphin abundance and survivorship
by Todd Speakman 10 Feb '11

10 Feb '11

The following article was recently published in the Autumn 2010 issue of the Journal of Cetacean Research and Management: Speakman, T.R., S.M. Lane, L.H. Schwacke, P.A. Fair, and E.S. Zolman. 2010. Mark-recapture estimates of seasonal abundance and survivorship for bottlenose dolphins (/Tursiops truncatus/) near Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Journal of Cetacean Research and Management 11(2):153-162. ABSTRACT: The stock structure of western North Atlantic bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) is complex, with seasonally migratory stocks often overlapping with year-round resident stocks. High rates of exchange between northernmost sites have been documented but movement and seasonal fluctuation in abundance among sites along the southern portion of the US Atlantic coast is not well understood. To better understand seasonal abundance, a three-year mark-recapture study of bottlenose dolphins in coastal and estuarine waters near Charleston, South Carolina, USA was conducted. A robust design was employed in order to minimise bias and more precisely determine seasonal estimates of abundance and concurrently examine temporary immigration/emigration and survivorship. Systematic boat-based surveys were carried out (n = 192) from January 2004 to December 2006. The entire study area was surveyed one week per month; an additional survey was conducted in the months in which seasonal abundance was estimated: January (winter), April (spring), July (summer) and October (autumn). Standard photo-identification techniques were used to accumulate sightings of 521 distinctively marked dolphins, 65% of which were sighted more than once. Pollock's robust design was applied using MARK and the ensuing abundance estimates were adjusted for the seasonal proportion of unmarked dolphins (ranging from 0.27 to 0.40) in the population. Estimates ranged from 364 (95% CI = 305--442) in January 2004 to 910 (95% CI = 819--1018) in October 2006. Summer abundance estimates were consistently greater than those from winter months, although estimates varied considerably among years. The same model was used to calculate an annual survival rate estimate of 0.951 (95% CI = 0.882--1.00) for marked individuals within the population. A high degree of transience, demonstrated by seasonal influxes of single-sighted individuals, made it difficult to differentiate between mortality and permanent emigration. The results support the occurrence of three distinct dolphin groups found in Charleston waters: year-round residents; seasonal residents; and transients. Reporting abundance and survivorship estimates together is useful in explaining and validating results for populations in which transient individuals occur. These results provide important information for stock and viability assessment of coastal bottlenose dolphins in the western North Atlantic. KEYWORDS: BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN; PHOTO-ID; SURVIVORSHIP; ABUNDANCE ESTIMATE; MARK-RECAPTURE; NORTH AMERICA; NORTHERN HEMISPHERE For further information and pdf requests, please contact Todd Speakman: Todd.Speakman(a)noaa.gov

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New paper on sperm whale communication
by Ricardo Antunes 10 Feb '11

10 Feb '11

Dear All I would like to draw the attention to the following paper: "Individually distinctive acoustic features in sperm whale codas", by Ricardo Antunes, Tyler Schulz, Shane Gero, Hal Whitehead, Jonathan Gordon, Luke Rendell, in Animal Behaviour. Abstract Social animals may develop behavioural strategies that are based on individualized relationships among members. In these cases, there might be selection pressures for the development of identity signals and mechanisms that allow discrimination and recognition of particular individuals. Female sperm whales, Physeter macrocephalus, live in long-term, stable social units. Differential interactions among unit members suggest the need for an individual discrimination system. Sperm whales produce stereotyped series of click sounds called codas, which are thought to be used for communication. Although codas were initially proposed as individual signatures, later studies did not support this hypothesis. Using linear discriminant functions and Mantel tests, we tested variation within coda types as a means for individual identification, using recordings where codas were assigned to individual whales. While most coda types showed no indication of individual-specific information, individual differences that were robust to variation among recording days were found in the 5 Regular coda type. Differences in individual-specific information between coda types suggest that different coda types may have distinct functions. This has just been made available online: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2010.12.019 For those interested but unable to access the full article please send a request for a copy to rna(a)st-andrews.ac.uk. Best regards Ricardo Antunes -- Dr Ricardo Antunes Post-doctoral Research Fellow Scottish Oceans Institute Sea Mammal Research Unit School of Biology Tel: +44 1334 463595 University of St Andrews

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Marine Mammal Behavioural Ecology Studies in New Zealand
by Bernd Wursig 09 Feb '11

09 Feb '11

Second and Final MARMAM Announcement! Spend several lovely weeks in Kaikoura, a marine mammal paradise. There are still several slots open for dedicated personnel who want to learn about dusky dolphin and other marine mammal behavior and behavioral ecology in New Zealand, and receive university credit for same. We will issue a Certificate of Completion whether you are a student or not. The sign-up date has been changed to Friday 18 February, and let us know as soon as possible whether you wish to be considered. See below for details. Best, Bernd Würsig Dear MARMAM Colleagues, A new course in Marine Mammal Behavioural Ecology, with special emphasis on dusky dolphin foraging and social strategies will be held in Kaikoura, New Zealand, 17-28 May, 2011. Guiding text will be The Dusky Dolphin, Master Acrobat off Different Shores, by B. and M. Würsig (2010, Academic/Elsevier Press), with a free digital copy to participants. PERSONNEL: This course is team taught by a cadre of international experts, and is limited to 10 participants, preferably of undergraduate or graduate student status. While you do not need to be enrolled in university during the course, we prefer general student status, or working towards it. DATES: Course dates are 17-28 May, with arrival needed by 16 May (if coming from North America or Europe, add one day due to the dateline, i.e. you need to leave home by 14 May). CREDIT: Course credit in the US system is 4 units (equal to a one-semester lecture course with lab). Please coordinate with your respective university if you wish credit, and the course leaders will give you a grade on performance, and a full evaluation as per your school's requisites. COURSE STRUCTURE: This course will consist of 1) lectures and in situ immersion in the world of dusky dolphins; 2) practical field experience in photographic identification, theodolite tracking from a shore station, and learning details of behavioral descriptions; 3) assessment of dolphin activities from a dolphin watching vessel, for close-up interactional information; and 4) a local indigenous Maori appreciation of nature and natural resources, with a special Maori-led tour through the native forest. Participants have the chance to conduct their own directed studies during these two weeks, and to use these for student accreditation for their respective universities. We will help supply ideas for the actual topic once in the field. COST: Course cost is $3,000 US. You are expected to find your own financial way to Kaikoura (with our logistic advice), but once you are there, we take care of other course expenses: Living in a beautiful house overlooking the sea; evening meals by an acclaimed local cook, and all other food costs; costs of boats and vans/cars/trucks. INTERESTED? Contact the course coordinator, Bernd Würsig, by Friday Feb. 18 with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you would like to participate in this course, at wuersig(a)sbcglobal.net<mailto:wuersig@sbcglobal.net>. If selected, a 50% deposit is due by Friday March 11; 100% by Friday April 1, 2011. You will need international health insurance.

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deadline next week for false killer whale listing
by Jasny, Michael 09 Feb '11

09 Feb '11

Dear All: I'd like to alert everyone to an upcoming comment deadline on a proposed endangered species listing in the United States. On November 17, NMFS proposed adding the insular Hawaiian false killer whale to the U.S. endangered species list. In support of this action, it relied on the findings of its biological review team, which concluded that the population satisfies the conditions for listing. In short, it found (1) that the population is discrete from other false killer whale populations; (2) that it is significant to the species as a whole based on its unique ecology and other factors; and (3) that it is at serious risk of functional extinction within the next 75 years. The deadline for commenting on this important proposal **will expire next Tuesday on February 15.** Please consider commenting, and feel free to contact me with any questions. Directions on submitting comments electronically or by mail can be found on the first page of NMFS' notice, at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-11-17/pdf/2010-28843.pdf. Many thanks, Michael Jasny Michael Jasny Senior Policy Analyst, NRDC 4479 W. 5th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6R1S4 t 604-736-9386 c 310-560-5536 mjasny(a)nrdc.org PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law as attorney client and work-product confidential or otherwise confidential communications. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication or other use of a transmission received in error is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, immediately notify us at the above telephone number.

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Postdoctoral Investigator Positions
by Sarah Bechdel 09 Feb '11

09 Feb '11

FAU Postdoctoral Investigator Program in Marine Science, Engineering and Technology (MarSET) Up to 5 Postdoctoral Investigator positions are available for the two-year period, October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2013. Postdoctoral research is primarily conducted at FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) in Fort Pierce with a member of the resident HBOI faculty, who serves as the supervisor and mentor, with one or more co-mentors from other FAU colleges, departments, and centers. Topics include marine ecosystem health, marine natural products chemistry, marine mammal biology, and marine ecology. Qualifications for Application: Applicants who have received their Ph.D. or equivalent within three years of the date on which the postdoctoral investigator position would commence, are eligible to apply. Recipients must have completed their degree before the award can begin. Applicants should submit a cover letter and a statement of interest (no more than 2 pages in length) that addresses one or more of the proposed research projects, a CV, and three letters of recommendation. Applicants will be selected on the basis of the strength of academic course work, research and development experience, publication record, letters of support, and statement of interest. Applicants are encouraged to contact any of the mentors listed ( http://www.fau.edu/hboi/education/HBOI-FAU_Postdoctoral_Program_Topics_2 011.pdf) for topics of interest. An online application must be completed to be considered for each position: https://jobs.fau.edu, reference position number 980126. The application deadline is March 15, 2011.

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