MARINE MAMMAL ACOUSTICIAN POSITION

Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation is recruiting for the following position

1 Marine Mammal Acoustician - Assistant Project Manager

LOCATION - EASTERN AEGEAN SEA, GREECE  

http://archipelago.gr/en/

Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation has an open job position for a “Marine Mammal Acoustician - Assistant Project Manager” to assist with our expanding team and conservation efforts.

We are recruiting for both short - term and long term cooperation.

DUTIES

- Lead and supervise projects related to passive acoustic monitoring, including survey design and data analysis.

- Analyze passive acoustic data and write up of relevant reports 

- Supervise group of students/ interns  

- Supervise field research including collection of passive acoustic data as needed.

- Assist with outreach activities 

- Assist in everyday running of our research bases/ boats, including providing assistance to interns and contributing to general base management tasks

ESSENTIAL REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

MSc Degree in marine sciences, with experience in marine mammal research

Good comprehension of data collection methods and research and analysis principles and techniques

Previous experience in analyzing acoustic data

Experience with Raven Pro and PAMGuard is a bonus

Experience managing and training students and/or volunteers

Demonstrated leadership, supervision and team building skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to conduct fieldwork in all weather conditions

Ability to write scientific reports and papers

Fluency in English

Fluency in Greek (optional)

Excellent computer skills

Sincere interest in issues related to marine conservation 

Willingness to occasionally work during weekends and holidays

Valid international driver’s license or driver’s license for the EU (optional)

WE OFFER

For the trial period the travel expenses and full board accommodation are covered.
For successful candidates the remuneration package offered depends on the level of experience of the applicant.

OVERVIEW - LOCATION & OUR TEAM

The Aegean Sea is a key Mediterranean biodiversity hotspot supporting some of the most important remaining populations of marine mammals and turtles in the Mediterranean. This includes bottlenose, short-beaked common, striped  and Risso’s dolphins, sperm whales and Cuvier’s beaked whales, the highly endangered Mediterranean Monk seal, as well as loggerhead and green turtles. 

The research and conservation of marine mammals has been one of the key areas of focus the Archipelagos Institute since its establishment in 1998. Our goal is to fill the important knowledge gaps regarding the distribution of marine mammal populations in the Greek Seas and the northeast Mediterranean, while also quantifying the factors that threaten their survival. Our research focuses on assessing populations and the interactions of cetaceans with fisheries and maritime traffic. Also monitored are the effects caused by overfishing and the various forms of pollution (plastic, chemical and noise pollution). Close cooperation with local communities is at the core of Archipelagos’ actions and an essential prerequisite for the implementation of any conservation action.

Through the use of our three research vessels, the team records behavioral data, sound recordings, and photo-ID images, as well as documents vessel traffic data, water chemistry data, macroplastic and microplastic data, and seabird abundance. Our main goal is to use our data to develop successful, targeted management and conservation plans. 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit a current resume, a list of three references, and a cover letter expressing your interest to info@archipelago.gr