A position is open in the Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean (JISAO), a Cooperative Institute between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the University of Washington: https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=j... *JISAO has an outstanding opportunity for a full time Research Scientist.* This JISAO/UW position is located off campus in the Marine Mammal Laboratory at the NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) at Sand Point in Seattle. The Research Scientist conducts research in support of the Polar Ecosystems Program at the Marine Mammal Laboratory and the JISAO project, Ecology of Arctic Seals. The primary research activities are aerial surveys and associated data processing for assessment of seal populations, and satellite telemetry studies of seal movements, foraging behavior, and habitat requirements. This project was designed to assess population status and to gain a better understanding of the factors responsible for the dynamics of Arctic and sub-Arctic seal populations, their roles in marine ecosystems, and impacts of climate variability and other human activities. Details such as requirements, job responsibilities, and application instructions are available at the website listed above. -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peter Boveng Polar Ecosystems Program Leader Marine Mammal Laboratory NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center 7600 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98115 USA tel: +1.206.526.4244 peter.boveng@noaa.gov http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/nmml/polar