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Marine Mammal Data Manager
Miami, Florida · Contract
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About the role
- Apply the latest techniques and software for managing large and complex datasets (acoustics, photo-ID, omics, survey data).
- Assist Project Investigators, MMTD, and Center Director in preparing ship time requests, justifications, and evaluating potential funding and time allocation scenarios.
- Oversee field survey equipment inventory, repair, maintenance, and storage, including forklift and crane operations as needed to prepare and load/unload equipment.
Responsibilities
- Manage and curate data for accuracy and quality; ensure metadata is provided and data is properly stored, archived, and accessible in established cloud repositories per NOAA's Data Governance Strategy.
- Collaborate with MMTD team members to formulate analytical solutions to marine mammal management questions integrating existing NOAA data streams.
- Run editing and validation procedures to maintain high-quality data for advanced analysis and varied data users.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Chief Scientist(s) to provide project planning, budget, and logistical support for ship and/or field surveys.
- Maintain and update MMTD website, including posting newsworthy stories, field survey blogs, and sharing briefings and reports internally and externally.
- Develop written technical reports and peer-reviewed publications; disseminate scientific results via presentations to diverse stakeholder groups.
- Develop and update standard research protocols; ensure compliance with scientific research permit requirements under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, Endangered Species Act, and Animal Welfare Act.
- AIS is looking for a Marine Mammal Data Manager to support SEFSC Marine Mammal & Turtle Division (MMTD).
Requirements
- B.S. degree with 1 year of relevant research experience.
- Working knowledge of marine mammal or marine species data collection and processing.
- Experience managing complex datasets collected from varied surveys and observation platforms.
- Ability to work with other data managers to coordinate data processing efforts.
- Experience writing and editing technical reports describing data summaries and trends in scientific publications.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in marine ecology, environmental science, oceanography, or a related field
- Experience with cloud-based data repositories and NOAA data governance frameworks.
- Familiarity with FAIR data principles (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, Reusability).
- Travel is required.
- Field participation in MMTD marine mammal and turtle research
- survey equipment logistics
- meetings, workshops, and conferences.
- An Equal Opportunity Employer
Compensation
- Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated, and total compensation will vary depending on candidates' depth of experience.
- This is a full-time position.
Benefits
- AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.
Visa & Work Authorization
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