Research Co-Director/Manager Wild Dolphin Project, North Palm Beach, Florida The Wild Dolphin Project is the longest running underwater dolphin research project in the world. Our motto is “ In Their World, On Their Terms”. Since 1985 we have tracked and observed a resident group of dolphins in the Bahamas. We have a noninvasive approach using photography and underwater video to document individuals and their behaviors. We focus our fieldwork in the Bahamas, under a Bahamian scientific research permit, during summer months and work off the coast of Florida in the winter, under NMFS permit. We publish our work in scientific journals and present at national/ international conferences. www.wilddolphinproject.org <htttp://www.wilddolphinproject.org> The Research Co-Director/Manager (RDM) will prepare for fieldwork and collection of data and publication of the work. The RDM spends time and works with the Research Assistant learning and analyzing digital photographs of dolphin dorsal fins and body marking and other data collected during the field season. Responsibilities also include creating publications, engaging in conferences, and lecturing to the public. RDM works with the boat captain and organizes details of the field season in the Bahamas and offshore Florida work. Current funding is stable and RDM submits reports and yearly requests as needed. This is a full-time permanent position. This position involves heavy fieldwork (3-4 months) in summer months, out of the United States, and candidate must be willing and able to spend weeks at sea throughout the summer working on a live-aboard vessel. Salary range based on experience, 60-70k/year. Benefits (vacation days, health insurance, 403 matching). Compensation time given for extensive fieldwork in the summer. The critical requirements of the position include the following: - PhD in Biology, Marine Sciences, or a related field - A Valid US Driver license and U.S. Passport (no exceptions) - Scientific publications in press or published - Minimum 2 years of field experience, photo ID work, and database entry - P.A.M experience with field deployment and acoustic analysis - Snorkel and freediving Additional desirable qualifications also include the following: - Underwater photography and video experience - Basic MAC computer skills required, with data entry experience, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Filemaker Pro or equivalent database program. - Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team and to prioritize tasks - Experience working with interns, graduate students, collaborating scientists, and public. - Must be comfortable on a boat at sea for weeks at a time with working groups. - Photoshop, iMovie, Go Pro editing, and 360 camera experience helpful. Contact: Dr. Denise Herzing. Send c.v., letter of interest, and 3 references or Letters of Recommendation dlherzing@wilddolphinproject.org <mailto:dlherzing@wilddolphinproject.org>