I would like to call your attention to the post-doctoral position advertised below through the University of Miami. To apply, please visit the University of Miami website at www.miami.edu/careers. Please be sure to note the position number in the announcement below. Interested parties can contact me at Lance.Garrison@noaa.gov if you would like additional information about the position. We will begin reviewing applications immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Thank you. Lance Garrison National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Fisheries Science Center The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) of the University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, invites applicants for a Postdoctoral Associate position in Marine Biology and Fisheries. This position is situated at the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fisheries Science Center Protected Resources and Biodiversity Division located in Key Biscayne, FL. We seek a postdoctoral researcher to join our group and participate in a project to assess the abundance and spatial distribution of marine mammals along the U.S. east coast. This program is part of the Atlantic Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species (AMAPPS) which includes intensive data collection along the U.S. east coast to obtain data on the seasonal abundance and spatial distribution of marine mammals and sea turtles. The incumbent will use this newly collected data and historical databases to develop seasonal spatially explicit habitat models for marine mammals to support environmental planning and impact assessments by a variety of agencies. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Marine Biology, Biology, Oceanography, Ecology, Statistics or other related fields. Preference will be given to applicants with experience with statistical analysis to investigate species-environment relationships, management of large datasets, and production of GIS products, as well as experience in conducting marine mammal field surveys. Apply on line at: www.miami.edu/careers, position # 045303 Curriculum Vitae and the contact information for 3 people who can provide letters of recommendation are required.