Research Co-Director/Manager
Wild Dolphin Project, North Palm Beach, Florida
The Wild Dolphin Project is the longest running underwater dolphin research
project in the world. Our motto is “ In Their World, On Their Terms”. Since
1985 we have tracked and observed a resident group of dolphins in the Bahamas.
We have a noninvasive approach using photography and underwater video to
document individuals and their behaviors. We focus our fieldwork in the
Bahamas, under a Bahamian scientific research permit, during summer months and
work off the coast of Florida in the winter, under NMFS permit. We publish our
work in scientific journals and present at national/ international conferences.
www.wilddolphinproject.org <htttp://www.wilddolphinproject.org>
The Research Co-Director/Manager (RDM) will prepare for fieldwork and
collection of data and publication of the work. The RDM spends time and works
with the Research Assistant learning and analyzing digital photographs of
dolphin dorsal fins and body marking and other data collected during the field
season. Responsibilities also include creating publications, engaging in
conferences, and lecturing to the public. RDM works with the boat captain and
organizes details of the field season in the Bahamas and offshore Florida work.
Current funding is stable and RDM submits reports and yearly requests as
needed. This is a full-time permanent position. This position involves heavy
fieldwork (3-4 months) in summer months, out of the United States, and
candidate must be willing and able to spend weeks at sea throughout the summer
working on a live-aboard vessel. Salary range based on experience, 60-70k/year.
Benefits (vacation days, health insurance, 403 matching). Compensation time
given for extensive fieldwork in the summer.
The critical requirements of the position include the following:
- PhD in Biology, Marine Sciences, or a related field
- A Valid US Driver license and U.S. Passport (no exceptions)
- Scientific publications in press or published
- Minimum 2 years of field experience, photo ID work, and database entry
- P.A.M experience with field deployment and acoustic analysis
- Snorkel and freediving
Additional desirable qualifications also include the following:
- Underwater photography and video experience
- Basic MAC computer skills required, with data entry experience,
including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Filemaker Pro or equivalent
database program.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team and to
prioritize tasks
- Experience working with interns, graduate students, collaborating
scientists, and public.
- Must be comfortable on a boat at sea for weeks at a time with working
groups.
- Photoshop, iMovie, Go Pro editing, and 360 camera experience helpful.
Contact: Dr. Denise Herzing. Send c.v., letter of interest, and 3 references or
Letters of Recommendation
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
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