DATA TECHNICIAN Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF) has an immediate opening for Data Technician. Description: - This position will assist the PWF Research Department to digitize and organize its large catalogue of cetacean data. The goal of the position will be to integrate disparate data (photographs, attribute data, and geospatial information) into a relational database (e.g., Discovery, SQL). The position is mostly computer/office based, although some fieldwork may be available. The position may include training in advanced statistical modeling and the chance to contribute to scientific publications, should the candidate have an acceptable background in science-based analyses, or be a fast learner in this area. Attitude: “detail oriented; organized; quantitative.” Duties: - Digitize photos/slides for a large, multi-decade catalogue of cetaceans - Ensure data quality and consistency between electronic files and original copies - Follow data protocols to transfer existing electronic files into a relational database - Identify and match individual whales from a large fluke-ID catalogue - Assist in writing science publications - Assist in the management of a Remote Sensing database Skills / Background: - B.Sc. in Science, preferably in biology/ecology/environmental science, or especially marine sciences - Familiar with ecological and marine research, with some experience following rigorous field protocols - Experience manipulating, summarizing, and querying large datasets. - Superior grasp of excel functions (VB Macro writing a plus) - GIS experience a plus (e.g., ESRI products) - Some basic familiarity with programming, or at least the desire to learn. Experience writing code in Python, SQL, or R for efficient workflows will be highly prized. Pacific Whale Foundation checks references, conducts background and drug screens and is an equal opportunity employer. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS WITH PHOTOS, PERSONAL INFORMATION (SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO: MEDICAL HISTORY, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, PARENTAL STATUS, ETC.), OR APPLICATIONS WHICH ARE INCOMPLETE OR ILLEGIBLE. TO APPLY: Please email a cover letter and resume to applications@pacificwhale.org detailing your relevant work experience. Please include the position title in the subject line of the email. You may also send a hard copy to Pacific Whale Foundation, Attn: Human Resources, 300 Ma’alaea Rd, Suite 211, Wailuku, HI 96793 Please, no phone calls! MAHALO FOR YOUR INTEREST IN PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU AND REVIEWING YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS. ALOHA!