[MARMAM] Protected Species Branch job opportunity - Woods Hole, MA

[Michael Simpkins - NOAA Federal]

Hello all,

We are in the final stages of building the recruitment package for a
Supervisory Research Fishery Biologist or Ecologist to lead the
Northeast Fisheries Science Center's Protected Species Branch in Woods
Hole, MA.  The Protected Species Branch is a group of very experienced
and talented field biologists and analysts focused on marine mammal
and sea turtle conservation (see http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/psb/).  In
the near future, the Branch is likely to expand its research efforts
to include work on endangered and threatened fish, through
incorporation of the Center’s Atlantic Salmon Research and
Conservation Task (see http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/salmon/). The
Center’s marine mammal, sea turtle, and diadromous fisheries
scientists work on some of the most endangered marine species
(Atlantic salmon and North Atlantic right whales); use cutting edge
technologies and transform them to operational research and monitoring
tools; lead international, national, and regional research programs;
and collaborate with a large array of federal, state, tribal,
academic, industry, and non-governmental organizations, as well as the
international science community.  This is an exciting time and place
to work on protected marine species. The Branch Chief who oversees
this work is a critical position for the Center, and we hope to
attract a strong applicant pool of candidates with science-supervisory
experience.

To improve our chances of attracting strong applicants, we wanted to
reach out broadly to let interested candidates know this opportunity
is coming.  Anyone interested should start preparing their materials
at USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov). Once the job announcement is posted,
there will likely be a 2 week or less application period, and we
wanted interested candidates to have a little time in advance to start
getting their USAJOBS resume, transcripts, etc. in order.  We expect
the announcement to post in the next few weeks.

-- 
Mike Simpkins, Ph.D.
Chief, Resource Evaluation and Assessment Division
Northeast Fisheries Science Center, NOAA/NMFS
166 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543
Phone:  508-495-2358
Fax:  508-495-2032

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[MARMAM] Cetacean research assistants - Nicaragua

[Joëlle De Weerdt]

Dear,

Please find the announcement of cetacean research assistants in Nicaragua
for ELI-Scientific.

Thanks a lot.
Kind regards,

*Joëlle De Weerdt*




*Cetacean Research Assistant  *

*About ELI-Scientific*

ELI-Scientific is a nonprofit organization based in France that has been
created in January 2015. Our organization aims at promoting, protecting and
conserving cetaceans. We have set up the research project “Cetacean
Conservation in Nicaragua”.

ELI-Scientific is recruiting two research assistants for field work,
photo-identification and data entry from January to March 2016. This
project aims to generate knowledge on cetacean presence, distribution and
habitat use patterns. The Research Assistant will have a unique opportunity
to participate to a pioneer research project under the supervision of the
Team Leader and the Project Director.


The expected output is to generate: 1) scientific data on cetaceans in
Nicaragua, 2) environmental awareness to the local communities in order to
create a socio-economic relevance in conserving and protecting their
natural environment and 3) responsible eco-tourism.


Master students or persons aiming to work on a research project are
strongly encouraged to apply to this position. All team members will have a
training beforehand on the field methodologies and protocols as well as on
data management.


*Location: *Padre Ramos North-West of Nicaragua

*Period: *January - March 2016 (3 month)

*Type of agreement: *Full time. 1 Day off per week.


Research assistants should expect to spend at least 4 days a week on the
field and 1 day a week in working with data and should be willing and able
to work a 6 days per week during the 12-week field study.


*Duties:*


   - Assist in Boat based surveys in collecting data on cetaceans
   - Photo-identification of whale and dolphin species
   - Update photo-ID catalogue
   - Data entry of collected data

 *Skills and qualifications:*


   - *Bsc or Mc in biology / environmental sciences*
   - *Fluency in Spanish*
   - *Enthusiastic, conscientious and hard working*
   - Have background in cetacean ecology
   - Experience of working in developing countries
   - *Experience in delivering educational activities*
   - Proactive with ability to work unsupervised
   - Interest in wildlife and conservation
   - Being comfortable on a small boat
   - Excellent verbal and written communication skills
   - Being able to work in a small team

 *Desirable skills:*


   - An interest and knowledge of marine life
   - A background in marine biology
   - Speaking English and French is a plus
   - Be able to swim

*Successful candidate will:*


   - *G*ain valuable experience in cetacean survey techniques and
   behavioral studies
   - Work in a very dynamic environment
   - Get insight in running a research project in developing countries

*Accommodation and expenses:*

There is no monetary compensation for this study. Accommodation and food
will be provided for 450 euros/month or 500$/month. This depends on the
funds obtained by the NGO and/or the participant. The Research assistant is
responsible for its own transportation. Travel from Managua to the study
site will be covered.


*Funds:*

European students or unemployed persons are encouraged to apply and can
contact us to discuss funding opportunities.


*To apply:*

Please email a CV, 2 references and cover letter outlining your experience
and motivations. Send this to joelle.dewee...@eli-s.com with “Research
assistant 2015” in the subject line. The application
deadline is 18 October 2015. Interviews via Skype are possible.


*Contact:*
For further information and any queries, please contact *Joëlle De Weerdt,
Project coordinator* Email: joelle.dewee...@eli-s.com
Tel: 0032 497 71 20 87

Website: www.eli-s.com
Facebook: ELI-Scientific
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[MARMAM] New ArcGIS story map: Predicting Cetacean Density w/ Geospatial Models

[Jonathan Shannon - NOAA Federal]

Greetings MARMAM,

Please see below announcement on a new ArcGIS story map explaining how
government agencies and academic institutions work together to create
marine mammal models for ocean planning applications.

*​​Story Map Explains Creation of Marine Mammal Models for Ocean Planning
Applications*
A new story map on MarineCadastre.gov, Predicting Cetacean Density with
Geospatial Models , describes how scientists use
data collected by NOAA, state agencies, and academic institutions to
produce detailed maps of cetacean distributions.  This involved analyzing
how sightings of cetaceans relate to environmental conditions such as water
temperature and ocean currents to better understand where these animals may
be found in areas which had no sightings. This story map translates how the
data was modeled in a way managers can understand so they can more easily
use this valuable information for ocean planning applications.

Providing scientists and managers with critical information on mammal
presence, distribution, and behavior is vital to understand the potential
effects of offshore energy activities, mitigate the likelihood of ship
strikes, and evaluate acoustic impacts of offshore construction and seismic
testing.

For more information, contact mark.finkbei...@noaa.gov.

Best regards,

Jonathan Shannon
*Outreach Specialist*
NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources
U.S. Department of Commerce
Office: 301-427-8431
jonathan.shan...@noaa.gov





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[MARMAM] Reminder: Workshop: Spatial models for distance sampling data using R and ArcGIS, October 2015, Duke University

[Jason Roberts]

There are still some seats available for our upcoming workshop:

On 27-30 October 2015 Duke Environmental Leadership program in collaboration 
with the University of St Andrews will offer a workshop on spatial modelling 
methods for distance sampling line transect data.

The workshop will cover: the basics of organizing survey data in ArcGIS using 
the MGET toolbox, developed at the Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab, Duke; 
followed by building and evaluating spatially explicit models of abundance 
(using environmental predictors) in R, using packages developed at the Centre 
for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling, St Andrews. The aim 
will be to demonstrate an end-to-end workflow for spatial modelling of distance 
sampling data, and illustrate the underlying theory behind both spatial 
modelling using generalized additive models and distance sampling (we will 
focus on the "density surface modelling" approach).

The course is intended for graduate students/postdocs/faculty in applied 
ecology, government/industry scientists and wildlife managers interested in 
developing spatially explicit models of abundance. Prior knowledge of R and 
ArcGIS will be highly advantageous, as is a quantitative background.

The course will be taught by David L Miller (St Andrews), Jason J Roberts 
(Duke) and Eric Rexstad (St Andrews), at the Duke campus in Durham, NC, USA.

The deadline for registration is 12 October 2015.

Detailed information on the course content and registration can be found at 
https://nicholas.duke.edu/del/distance. Please feel free to contact me if you 
have any questions not covered there.

Best regards,

Jason Roberts (jason.robe...@duke.edu)


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[MARMAM] Bioacoustician position open at PIFSC

[Erin Oleson - NOAA Federal]

Aloha.

The Cetacean Research Program within the Protected Species Dvision at NOAAs
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center is recruiting for a bioacoustician
to join our group. This new position will play a lead role in using passive
acoustics for cetacean assessment within the Pacific Islands Region,
including use of our existing towed array and autonomous datasets, and
development of new projects. The application period is open until October
2nd. And as with most Fed positions- U.S. citizens only.


http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/414908700


DUTIES: The successful candidate will be capable of taking on the following
duties, specific to this position:

   - Use existing and collect new datasets for assessment of cetaceans in
   the Pacific Islands Region. This includes working with Program Leader to
   develop the project design, execution of data collection and/or analysis,
   and reporting on findings.
   - Use of existing and development of new routines in ‘MALAB’ and/or ‘R’
   for the purposes of analyzing passive acoustic datasets for cetaceans. This
   may include development or modification of existing routines for detection,
   classification, and localization of cetacean sounds within a variety of
   datatypes, such as towed hydrophone arrays, mobile and stationary
   autonomous recorders, and other sensor platforms.
   - Conducting multi-variate statistical analyses for the purposes of
   understanding the relationship between cetacean occurrence and/or behavior
   and environmental or anthropogenic factors.
   - Use of cetacean detection, classification, and localization hardware
   and software for real-time applications.
   - Application of underwater acoustic signal processing tools for proper
   analysis of acoustic datasets sampled at a variety of sample rates,
   duty-cycles, and with various sensor configurations.
   - Application of existing and development of new approaches for
   incorporating passive acoustic detection, classification, and localization
   datasets into cetacean abundance estimation.
   - Drafting and reviewing scientific reports and papers for peer-reviewed
   journals.
   - Participate in periods of up to 2 months per year to direct data
   collection at sea, including leading, as needed an acoustic team or other
   project teams.



-- 
Erin Oleson
Leader, Cetacean Research Program
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
NOAA Fisheries
erin.ole...@noaa.gov
www.pifsc.noaa.gov/cetacean

Mailing address:
NOAA IRC
NMFS/PIFSC/PSD/Erin Oleson
1845 Wasp Blvd., Building 176
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 725-5712




-- 
Erin Oleson
Leader, Cetacean Research Program
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
NOAA Fisheries
erin.ole...@noaa.gov
www.pifsc.noaa.gov/cetacean

Mailing address:
NOAA IRC
NMFS/PIFSC/PSD/Erin Oleson
1845 Wasp Blvd., Building 176
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 725-5712



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[MARMAM] Job Position- Animal Care Supervisor Pacific Marine Mammal Center

[Keith Matassa]

Please Post




 Position Announcement: Full Time Animal Care Supervisor- Pacific 
Marine Mammal Center


The Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC) in Laguna Beach, CA, is seeking a 
qualified candidate to fill a position of full time (40hr)benefited position of 
Animal Care Supervisor. The successful candidate will work closely in a team 
setting with the other staff to assist with all aspects of veterinary care and 
husbandry of sick and injured marine mammals that are rehabilitated at PMMC, 
and help train and oversee volunteers in all aspects of animal care.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Husbandry of marine animals, maintenance of daily food and 
medical records, supervision and training of volunteers, preparation and 
presentation of training sessions for volunteers, analysis of water samples, 
shipping and logging of biological samples, assistance to Veterinarian, Animal 
Care Director, and other staff with daily animal medical regimes, shared 
coverage of stranding phone, entry of computer data, and other duties as 
assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: A BS in Biology (or a related discipline) or a Veterinary 
Technician Certificate and a minimum of 5 yrs experience working with marine 
mammals in a captive environment are required.  Additional laboratory or 
veterinary technician experience is preferred.  Candidates must be able to 
demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team, supervise 
volunteers, and be adept at both animal husbandry and medical procedures 
associated with sick and injured marine mammals. Candidates must also be able 
to work with, handle, and restrain animals ranging in size from 15- 500 lbs.

For general information on the facility, please go to PMMC's website 
http://www.pacificmmc.org  Applications should include a cover letter and 
resume, and be submitted to: Michele Hunter, PMMC, 20612 Laguna Canyon Road, 
Laguna Beach CA,  92651, or email applications to 
mhun...@pacificmmc.org.  No phone calls please. 
Review of applications will begin on October 1st, 2015 and continue until the 
position is filled.

The Pacific Marine Mammal Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
employer and strongly encourages the application of candidates of diverse 
backgrounds.



Keith A. Matassa
Executive Director
Pacific Marine Mammal Center | 20612 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA  92651
949-494-3050, Extension #202 (p) | 949-494-2802 (f) | www.pacificmmc.org

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mammals and inspires ocean stewardship through research, education and 
collaboration.



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