Marine Mammal Researcher

Job

Location:

Santa Cruz

Full/Part Time:
Part Time

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

The mission of the Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) is to strengthen and promote coastal and marine science research and education. IMS meets this responsibility by building and contributing knowledge to better understand the world's oceans, the coastal zone, their complex processes, fascinating inhabitants, economic importance, and how people interface with this region. The vision of IMS is to be a leader in innovative resources that crosses research boundaries in marine science, coastal sustainability, and policy.

This vision is focused on centralized research themes aimed at understanding the processes that drive climate, ocean circulation, and biogeochemical processes in marine and coastal ecosystems.

Under the general direction of Principal Researcher Dr. Reichmuth, the successful candidate will apply acquired skills and knowledge of pinniped behavior, sensory physiology, and animal training and handling techniques to support ongoing bioacoustic and psychoacoustic research projects at Long Marine Laboratory.

Budgeted Salary: $33.04/hour - $40.00/hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: This position is not eligible for benefits

• Part-time, Variable
• Percentage of Time: 42.5%, 17 Hours per week
• Days of the Week:
  Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends
• Shift Includes:
  Day, Evening, Weekend

Limited appointment

5 months from date of hire, with possibility of extension

UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

RP Union

005246 (FIELD RESEARCHER 3 RP)

Never or Rarely

50% - Marine Mammal Research

• Collects bioacoustics and psychoacoustic data with marine mammals at Long Marine Laboratory.
• Sets up, maintains, calibrates, and troubleshoots research instrumentation.
• Supports the training of volunteers and students, and facilitates their participation in research.
• Maintains detailed records for research equipment, calibration, and biological measurements within various databases.

35% - Data Analysis, Writing, and Reporting

• Assists with data analysis, literature reviews, presentations, and manuscript and report preparation.

15% - Animal Care

• Prepares animals for cooperative participation in laboratory research, and works closely with husbandry staff to ensure animal care and welfare.
• Maintains detailed animal husbandry records as needed.
• Supports general laboratory operations and the project team as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Experience working directly with marine mammals in human care.
• Ability to complete in-house core training program and animal welfare training.
• Ability to teach in-house laboratory protocols to lab staff.
• Experience acquiring and processing psychoacoustic data.
• Strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Strong…