We are seeking an Instructional Support Technician to lead marine mammal line transect and photo-ID surveys in the New York Bight. Brief Description of Duties: The SoMAS Instructional Support Technician provides scientific support for offshore monitoring surveys and research cruises in the New York Bight. Duties will include: - Leading line transect surveys for marine mammals in offshore waters of the New York Bight. - Performing statistical analyses on gathered data and samples, ensuring quality quality control of processes and materials used. - Working with a transdisciplinary team of ecologists and physical and chemical oceanographers during field work and analysis. - Project planning and participation in field research programs and oceanographic cruises, including sample collection, setting up equipment and materials. - Organizing and analyzing data related to marine mammal abundance and distribution from research cruises. - Preparing progress and final reports for funded activities. - Presenting research results and programmatic results for sponsors, the public, at conferences and to the NYSDEC. - Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission. Required Qualifications (evidenced by an attached resume): Bachelor’s Degree in biology, ecology, oceanography, fisheries science or a related field. Two (2) years of full-time experience conducting marine mammal surveys or research. Experience conducting line transect surveys. Marine mammal identification skills. Experience surveying marine mammals. Marine mammal photo-ID experience. Preferred Qualifications: Master's of Science in biology, ecology, oceanography, fisheries science or a related field. Boat operating experience. Experience creating and working with databases. Experience working with ArcGIS. Experience writing formal reports and/or publications. For further information or to apply for this position online, please visit Stony Brook Jobs and reference positing 1803867 (link below). Contact Dr. Lesley Thorne (lesley.thorne@stonybrook.edu) with any questions. https://stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=1803867&tz=G... ____________________________________________________ Lesley Thorne, Assistant Professor School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5000 631.632.5117 www.thornelab.com