*P**ostdoctoral Research Position: Dolphin Biopsy and Photo-Id* A two-year competitively funded postdoc position is available in Dara Orbach’s Functional Anatomy and Behavioral Ecology of Marine Mammals laboratory at Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC). A collaborative and productive colleague is sought with extensive boat-based remote biopsy and photo-identification experience with dolphins. Fieldwork will primarily be focused on collecting biopsy tissue samples and dorsal fin photographs of bottlenose dolphins in South Texas. The position is an opportunity to use the data collected to develop independent lab-based project(s) aligned with the postdoc’s research interests and expertise (e.g., genomics, proteomics, isotopes, contaminants, hormones, etc.). TAMU-CC facilities include a genomics core lab and liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometer for various in-house sample analyses. The postdoc will help generate, organize, analyze, and disseminate various types of datasets, mentor and train students, and assist with community outreach projects. For more information about the lab or department, visit https://daraorbach.weebly.com/, https://jrich40.wixsite.com/tcbdolphinproject <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjrich40.wixsite.com%2Ftcbdolphinproject&data=05%7C01%7CDara.Orbach%40tamucc.edu%7C377b6eea972c4ccef25d08db41416f8a%7C34cbfaf167a64781a9ca514eb2550b66%7C0%7C0%7C638175521536831374%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dPxjpY9JefzLXbMZepsi68tjo8uJLHuploy%2BR%2FTLZFQ%3D&reserved=0>, and https://www.tamucc.edu/science/departments/life-sciences/index.php. Please e-mail: 1) a cover letter describing research interests and relevant experiences, 2) a document (one page max) outlining project ideas to implement using the data collected on the boat, 3) a comprehensive *curriculum vitae*, and 4) the contact details of three references. For best consideration, e-mail materials or inquiries to Dara Orbach ( dara.orbach@tamucc.edu) by July 15, 2023. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The expected start date is September 2023 and is negotiable. *Required Qualifications* · PhD in Marine Biology or related discipline (degree obtained prior to start date) · Excellent written and verbal communication, teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills · Extensive field experience in remote biopsy sampling AND photo-identification of dolphins from vessels, including authorizations on a federal permit · Expertise in small vessel operation and basic maintenance · Strong evidence of scholarly accomplishments (peer-reviewed journal publications, grants) · Previous mentorship experience *Preferred Qualifications* · Programming/statistical experience using R · GIS spatial mapping experience · Population abundance estimate experience · Extensive laboratory skills Dara Orbach, PhD Assistant Professor of Marine Biology Department of Life Sciences Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi -- Dara Orbach, PhD Department of Life Sciences, Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi