The NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Award for research in Bioacoustics at the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program in San Diego, CA The NRC will offer a postdoctoral research award for research to be conducted at the US Navy Marine Mammal Program in the investigation of the hearing abilities of and effects of sound on marine animals. This research involves conducting behavioral and electrophysiological measurements of hearing sensitivity, measuring noise-induced temporary threshold shifts, and developing acoustic impact criteria and safe exposure guidelines for marine animals. Qualified applicants should have a Ph.D. in acoustics, engineering, physics, experimental psychology (specializing in psycho-acoustics), or biology with a strong background in mathematics. ELIGIBILITY: US citizenship with PhD earned no more than 5 years as of date of application STIPEND: $52,500 per year PROVISIONS: Relocation, professional travel, and health insurance DURATION: One year renewable up to three years maximum Interested individuals are encouraged to contact: Dr. James J. Finneran, U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego, Code 2351 53560 Hull St., San Diego, CA 92152-5001 Phone: 619-767-4098, Fax: 619-553-0899, E-mail: james.finneran@navy.mil Detailed program information, including information on how to apply, is available on the NRC Web site at: http://www.national-academies.org/rap Questions should be directed to the NRC at 202-334-2760 or rap@nas.edu