Hello,

The Department of Ocean Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the position, Postdoctoral Scholar in Biologging and Behavioral Ecology of Marine Mammals. Under the direction of Dr. Ari Friedlaender, the postdoctoral scholar will conduct field work and manage data analysis related to ongoing biologging projects in Dr. Friedlaender’s Lab. The lab is currently active in long-term ecological research on baleen whales in the Antarctic in relation to climate change, and the foraging behavior of baleen whales in Monterey Bay. The successful candidate will also conduct field work associated with other new research projects and will be expected to generate original research proposals to increase the scope of research in the lab. The successful candidate will be expected to lead data analysis, prepare scientific manuscripts, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in the use of biologging instruments as well as data processing and analysis.

Please visit this link for more information and/or to apply for the position:

Thank you.

Ari Friedlaender

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