Research Scientist - Marine Bioacoustics

We seek to hire a Research Scientist 1 to join and grow with the long-standing right whale research team as part of the Kraus Marine Mammal Conservation Program. Our team has developed a low-cost, open-source, customizable smart acoustic recorder that can be deployed in different configurations to monitor signals and noise levels at sea and in New England Aquarium (NEAq) exhibits.

This scientist will continue developing these systems, utilize them to make inferences about the effects of noise on marine species in different environments, and help make them broadly available to the greater research and conservation communities.

This is a full-time (35 hours per week) position with a comprehensive benefits package. This is a two-year, grant-funded position with the possibility of extension depending on funding. Work will be conducted primarily remotely with occasional in-person meetings at both our workspace in Portland, ME and NEAq in Boston, MA. Occasional international travel may be required. Typical work hours are flexible with remote meetings occurring between 9 am – 5 pm EST Monday – Friday.

A laptop will be provided, but an adequate workspace and high-speed internet connection are required as well as residence in one of the following states: MA, RI, NH, ME, NY, or VT.

• PhD. in marine biology, oceanography, bioacoustics or related field or a MS with 3 additional years of relevant experience is required.
• Record of successful collaboration, fundraising and publishing is required.
• Experience with ocean acoustics, including acoustic monitoring, instrumentation, and data analysis is required.

• Highly collaborative with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Skilled in acoustic data analysis, especially in making calibrated noise measurements.
• Expertise in observational and statistical approaches to quantifying impacts of noise on animal health preferred.
• Experience with building and using acoustic data collection systems preferred.
• Proficiency in coding in Python, R or a similar language.
• Experience with project management, including budgeting, tracking, and reporting preferred.
• A genuine interest in, and passion for, the important ocean and marine animal conservation mission of the Aquarium.

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The New England Aquarium is committed to an inclusive workplace culture and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, as defined by the EEOC. Here, we foster a culture of respect and inclusion. We strive to engage and inspire a broad audience with our efforts to protect the blue planet. We believe that an inclusive workforce provides diverse experiences, skills, and perspectives that enrich our programs, strengthen problem-solving, add creativity, and enhance our workplace culture.