Azura is seeking a full-time Large Whale Aerial Survey Biologist to support the NOAA Fisheries Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) Protected Species Branch (PSB) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The Biologist will assist in the collection and analyses of aerial and shipboard right whale survey data, including studying the distribution of right whales in relation to human activities and the impacts of those activities on right whale behavior, health, population dynamics, and ecology. The primary responsibilities will include conducting aerial surveys and working with the resulting data. The visual survey information collected by NOAA is used to assist in the management of protected species, evaluate the impacts of various human activities on the species, and aid in education and conservation efforts. Work is to be conducted at the NEFSC facility in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. This full-time position is for one year with a possibility of extension. Work is expected to begin as early as November 2024 (pending NOAA security processing). For more information and to apply, please go to Azura's Job Board at https://azuraco.com/jobs/ or use this direct link to the job announcement: https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/azura-consulting-llc-large-whale-aerial-surv... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Azura Consulting LLC (Azura) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. We strongly encourage all qualified persons to apply for this position. www.azuraco.com