The Department of Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate to work in Miami, FL. *Transforming Lives* The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida. With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service. The Department of Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate to work in Miami, FL. We seek a postdoctoral associate to join our group and work as a biologist in the Marine Mammal Program of the NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center. The incumbent’s primary activities will be developing and implementing a framework to assess the risk of interactions between vessels and North Atlantic right whales using information on whale distribution and abundance, vessel traffic, and models of encounter and mortality rates. Candidates for this position should have: (1) Ph.D. in oceanography, marine biology, statistics, or related discipline (2) demonstrated experience in programming languages such as R or Matlab (3) previous experience working with large, spatially explicit data sets (4) the ability and desire to work as part of a collaborative team (5) demonstrated technical writing ability (6) demonstrated ability to work independently to complete complex tasks. The position will be located at the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Marine Mammal and Turtle Division located in Miami, FL. Remote work may be required due to considerations related to COVID-19. Curriculum Vitae and the contact information for 3 people who can provide letters of recommendation are required. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here <https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html> for additional information. To apply please click on the link below: *https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCareerStaff/job/Miami-FL/RSMAS-... <https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCareerStaff/job/Miami-FL/RSMAS---Postdoctoral-Associate---CIMAS_R100047993-1>*