Please post the following job announcement:

Duke University Marine Laboratory is seeking potential applicants for two full-time Research Assistant positions to conduct aerial/shipboard surveys for marine mammals and sea turtles in a proposed Navy training range off Jacksonville FL. Surveys will commence in April 2009, following a brief period of training, and be conducted year-round. Details on duties, experience required and desirable qualifications are outlined below.

Duties:  Observers will collect visual, acoustic and photographic data relating to the distribution, behavior and ecology of marine mammals and sea turtles.  The observers will also assist in the preparation of reports on the above topics and maintain an archive of sightings and photo-identification data. The observers will be required to participate in surveys aboard chartered aircraft and research vessels in offshore waters (>50 km).

Experience:  One to three (1-3) years of experience in collecting, and processing biological and ecological data pertinent to the study of marine mammal biology and ecology. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required and a Masters degree is preferable.

Desirable Qualifications:  Experience working with photo-identification catalogs is desirable. Experience with passive acoustic hardware and acoustic analysis software is highly desirable. Proficiency with ArcGIS 9, ArcView 3, or other GIS software is also desirable.

If interested, please submit your resume to Lucie Hazen (ljhazen@duke.edu) by February 28.