The German Oceanographic Museum (www.meeresmuseum.de) is seeking a technical research assistant. The successful candidate will be assisting in calibrating and comparing different static acoustic monitoring (SAM) devices that are applicable for monitoring the harbour porpoise populations in the North- and Baltic Sea. Starting date is February 1st 2011 with 20 working hours per week. The position terminates November 30th 2013. Salary is paid according to 50% TVöD E 6 (http://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/tvoed/bund), approx. gross salary: 12,000-14,000 €/year. Responsibilities: -Calibration of SAM-devices in a test-tank -Data analysis -Designing of anchoring systems -Maintenance of SAM-devices at sea -Calibration of SAM-devices at sea Requirements: -Computer-proficiency, esp. MS Excel and Access -Technical understanding and craftsmanship -Drivers licence -Experience with working at sea/seaworthy -Enjoy working in a team Desirable: -Basic knowledge in acoustics or bioacoustics -MATLAB experience -Diving and sailing certifications -Conversational German Application deadline: November 15th 2010. If you are interested, please e-mail your cover letter, resume, and the names of three references or letters of recommendation to Jens.Koblitz@meeresmuseum.de. With kind regards, Jens Koblitz Ein Museum – vier Standorte: MEERESMUSEUM, NATUREUM, NAUTINEUM und OZEANEUM – Europas Museum des Jahres 2010 Deutsches Meeresmuseum Museum für Meereskunde und Fischerei ∙ Aquarium Stiftung des bürgerlichen Rechts Katharinenberg 14 - 20 18439 Stralsund Tel.: +49 (0) 3831 26 50 395 Fax: +49 (0) 3831 26 50 309 Jens.Koblitz@meeresmuseum.de<mailto:Jens.Koblitz@meeresmuseum.de> www.meeresmuseum.de<../../owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx> www.ozeaneum.de<../../owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx> Der Direktor Dr. Harald Benke Ust. ID Nr.: DE 162 772 269 Steuernr.: 082/141/02545