Dear MARMAM Community,
Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is hiring a Marine Resource Scientist I-Acoustic Analyst. This position will play an integral role in DMR’s Passive Acoustics Program by analyzing acoustic recordings for cetacean species-specific
vocalizations and ambient noise levels, deploying and retrieving PAM Moorings, and conducting various research projects. For more information, please see the job posting link below and the job description which is pasted below. This position will be based
at the DMR laboratory in West Boothbay Harbor, Maine.
Link to the job posting:
https://mainebhr.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0pzje/
Feel free to contact me at
nicole.velandia@maine.gov with any questions about this position.
Best,
Nicole Velandia
Nicole Velandia (She/Her)
Marine Resource Scientist II
Passive Acoustics Program
Division of Marine Mammal Research
Maine Department of Marine Resources
(207)-350-7632
PO
Box 8, 194 McKown Point Rd
West Boothbay, ME 04575
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants need to complete and submit an online State of Maine Direct Hire
Application along with a Cover Letter, and detailed Resume
at:
https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/index.shtml#dmr
Direct Hire Application forms can be found at:
https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml
If you are unable to apply online, please mail application materials to:
Natural Resources Service Center
c/o Kristin McCamish
32 Blossom Lane
Marquardt Building
Augusta, ME 04333-0155
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY:
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Direct Hire Career Opportunity Bulletin
DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
(Acoustics Analyst)
The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is seeking a qualified candidate with strong scientific skills to fill one (1)
limited period position of Marine Resource Scientist I located at the West Boothbay Harbor Laboratory. BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position will be part of a team primarily responsible for processing acoustic recordings for species-specific vocalizations using various software. This position will also be responsible
for statistical and ambient noise analyses. This position will perform deployment/retrieval, servicing, and purchasing duties needed to maintain passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) projects. This position will stay up to date on literature and relevant regional
projects, and work with the Passive Acoustics Program Lead to present and publish results. Once acoustic datasets have been processed, this position may have the opportunity to conduct a research project using the species detection and/or vocal activity data
generated by the team’s analysis. With direction from the program lead, this could include identifying a research question, applying for external grant funding, implementing the necessary statistical analyses, and disseminating results. As needed, the position will work across DMR programmatic lines, including for other programs within the Division of Marine Mammal Research and the Division of Ecology and
the Environment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:
For questions specific to the position, please contact the Hiring Manager, Nicole Velandia,
at: Nicole.Velandia@maine.gov
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in PAM, bioacoustics, soundscape
ecology, ambient noise, statistical modeling, and/or artificial neural networks. Experience with Raven Pro, PAMGUARD, LFDCS, R, Python, MATLAB and/or GIS software are preferred. Prior experience participating in offshore research cruises is preferred. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Entry level education, training, or experience in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline with demonstrated experience in the field of marine resource research and management
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