Hi MARMAM team, Can you please include the Chicago Zoological Society's opening for a Research Assistant - Data Analyst (Sarasota Dolphin Research Program) in your next listserv message? I pasted in all pertinent information about this opening, including background information, job duties, position requirements, and how to apply before my signature line. The position can be found on the CZS Online Career Center here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=Job.... Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. We are grateful for the opportunity to share this opportunity with the MARMAM community. Thank, Andrea Andrea Litznerski Talent Acquisition Partner, Human Resources Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513 Phone: 708-688-8322 Email: Andrea.Litznerski@CZS.org<mailto:Andrea.Litznerski@CZS.org> Upcoming out of office dates: 6/7/19-6/10/19 and 6/29/19-7/7/19 This E-Mail may contain PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL or PROTECTED INFORMATION intended only for the use of the addressee. If you are not the addressee or the person responsible for delivering it to the person addressed, you may not copy or deliver this to anyone else. If you received this E-Mail by mistake, please immediately notify us by returning the original message to the sender via E-Mail. Research Assistant - Data Analyst (Sarasota Dolphin Research Program) The Sarasota Dolphin Research Program (SDRP) is a collaborative partnership dedicated to dolphin research, conservation, and education. It was the first systematic study of bottlenose dolphin ranging patterns, and findings of multi-decadal, multi-generational residency have set the stage for the program to continue and develop into new areas of research. Since 1989, the Chicago Zoological Society (CZS) has led the SDRP partnership, providing an administrative home for the long-term program and support for ongoing program operations, including the CZS employees who form the core program staff. Mote Marine Laboratory, where initial research was conducted during 1970-1971, has provided a base of operations on Sarasota Bay and access to laboratory facilities and infrastructure since 1992. The Program Director since the late 1970's, Dr. Randall Wells, guided the SDRP from a seasonal operation involving teams of volunteers to its current year-round operations with a complement of full and part time staff, who work with graduate students, interns, and volunteers. The Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, conducting the world's longest-running study of a wild dolphin population, now is a pre-eminent international center for research into the biology, behavior, ecology, health, and impacts of human activities on dolphins in Sarasota Bay and elsewhere around the world. http://sarasotadolphin.org The Research Assistant - Data Analyst contributes to the success of the Chicago Zoological Society by assisting the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, primarily with analysis of dolphin identification photographs in support of the Society's mission and conservation science innovation and leadership. Primary duties and responsibilities: * Perform analysis of digital photographs of dolphin dorsal fins for identification of individual dolphins by comparing the digitally stored images from fieldwork performed by research staff. Matches fins to those in the digital master fin catalog using the Finbase database and ACDSee program. Accurate and expeditious analytical processing of dorsal fin photographs is crucial for further use of the data by staff and collaborators and incorporation into long-term databases. Updates data archives; prepares reports and manuscripts as requested. * Compile and maintain the Gulf of Mexico Dolphin Identification System (GoMDIS) Gulf-wide bottlenose dolphin photographic identification catalog under the guidance of the Research Assistant/ID Cataloguer, including obtaining, processing, and archiving data and images provided on an ongoing basis from more than 20 collaborating scientists from around the Gulf of Mexico. * Assist with collaborations with NOAA and Duke/OBIS SEAMAP programming staff, and SDRP staff including the Lab Manager and the Research Assistant/ID Cataloguer to maintain and upgrade the FinBase Access-based databases and web interface for managing dolphin identification images and associated data. * Assist, on occasion, with field research efforts, including such activities as dolphin health assessments, photo-identification surveys and rescues as requested. * Other related duties as assigned. The requirements for this position include the following: * High School diploma or (GED) equivalent required. * Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Marine Sciences or a related field or eight years of equivalent related experience required. * Six months of experience in marine mammal individual identification from photographs required. * Basic computer skills required, with experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access. * Ability to work independently and to prioritize tasks as necessary required. * Ability to work independently as well as in a team. * English fluency at a working professional proficiency required. * Cultural competency; experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience. * Valid driver's license is required. The preferred qualifications include: * Experience in data collection and coordination of data collection by collaborating scientists. * Experience with ACDSee software strongly preferred. * Multilingual ability, Spanish fluency a plus. Additional Information: This position description summarizes the primary duties and functions of this position, but should not be considered a complete listing of every duty the incumbent may ever be called upon to perform. Typical average weekly work schedule is approximately 40 hours. This position involves work performed in Sarasota, Florida. The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If interested in being considered for this opportunity, please visit the CZS Career Center to obtain more details about the position and to apply by submitting your profile. Please visit our website at www.czs.org/careers. Please look for requisition number 1873BR.