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Bioacoustic Research Scientist II

Honolulu, Hawaii · Mid · Contract

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About the role

Characterize call features and examine behavior, occurrence, abundance, seasonality, and habitat of cetacean species based on their acoustic call types.
Analyze underwater and in-air recordings from fishery vessels to detect vessel/gear sounds and cetacean detections; conduct acoustic propagation analyses.
Participate in and present at working group meetings and scientific conferences (NCEI, PAM SI, DCLDE, ASA, Marine Mammal Conference, Glider Meetings).

Develop automated approaches for detection, classification, and localization of cetaceans using MATLAB, Python, R, PAMGUARD, and other appropriate software.
Lead and support analysis of Sea glider passive acoustic data, including species classification, propagation modeling, and cloud-based processing workflows.
Lead data processing and archiving efforts, converting RAW acoustic files to WAV format and ensuring proper QA/QC and archiving to NCEI and partner institutions.
Maintain PIFSC acoustic metadata databases (TETHYS, Makara, NCEI) and develop standard procedures for data ingestion, quality checking, and uploading detection data.
Lead and contribute to peer-reviewed manuscripts and technical reports; manage analysis code in publicly accessible repositories (NOAA Fisheries GitHub Enterprise).
Log data issues, maintain dataset logs, and report project status to the NOAA COR on a monthly basis via progress reports.
Develop and approve projects in coordination with the PIFSC Project Lead; provide training to staff as needed.
AIS is looking for a Bioacoustic Research Scientist II to support NOAAs Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Centers' (PIFSC), Protected Species Divisions' Passive Acoustic Studies of Cetaceans program.

Master's degree in statistics, marine science, or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Comprehensive working knowledge of underwater acoustic theory and practice, including acoustic propagation, sound measurement, and advanced signal processing.
Experience with acoustic localization techniques including automated algorithms in PAMGUARD and custom processing code.
Proficiency in both MATLAB and R, including MATLAB-based acoustic analysis software (Triton).
Proficiency with open science practices, version control, and managing code in publicly accessible repositories (e.g., GitHub, NMFS GitHub Enterprise).
Proficiency with passive acoustic metadata databases including TETHYS and Makara.
Ability to obtain Public Trust background investigation clearance prior to beginning performance.

PhD in marine science, bioacoustics, or a related discipline.
Experience with Python coding platforms and cloud-based data processing workflows.
Familiarity with NOAA Fisheries data archives including NCEI and InPort metadata systems.
Experience with fisheries acoustics or working with confidential fishery data under NDA.
Prior experience presenting at major scientific conferences (ASA, Marine Mammal Conference, DCLDE).
Travel is anticipated
Travel may include participation in NCEI data workshops, PAM SI meetings, DCLDE workshops, Glider meetings, Acoustical Society of America meetings, Marine Mammal Conferences, and potential field research activities.
If you would like to apply for this exciting new opening, please visit our Careers Page to submit the required information:

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.
Lead soundscape analyses using fixed and drifting acoustic recorder datasets to evaluate ambient noise and cetacean/anthropogenic sounds at hourly to annual scales.

Perform quantitative analyses of acoustic datasets requiring statistical treatment for use in stock assessments (occurrence, abundance, seasonality, habitat).
AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.

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