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.