Post Doctoral Associate_Hammerschlag

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The University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric has an exciting opportunity for a full time Post-Doctoral Associated for a 1-year position.

Overview:

The successful candidate will work on a collaborative IOOS/SECOORA-funded project to integrate acoustic animal tracking data into biodiversity monitoring and conservation. The project will support a growing initiative between the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON) and Animal Telemetry Network (ATN) to integrate, store, process, visualize and share data on marine biodiversity hotspots based on animal tracking data that is useful for conservation and natural resource management. The researcher will be mentored by Dr. Neil Hammerschlag (University of Miami) and will benefit from collaborations among the animal tracking community, MBON investigators, and ATN staff. The candidate will also be welcomed as a core team member of the Shark Research and Conservation Program and Hammerschlag Laboratory at the University of Miami.

Core Job Functions:

• Acoustic tracking research community stewardship.
• Solicit project partners and acoustic data sharing contributions.
• Develop a data management plan.
• Data integration in to the ATN Data Assembly Center and MBON portal.
• Data analysis to create and map shared multi-species hot spots as a metric of biodiversity.
• Generate data visualizations of the resulting biodiversity maps linked among member groups.
• Contribute to a lab culture that promotes community, inclusivity, diversity, equity, mental well-being, and work-life balance.

Requirements:

A Ph.D. in a relevant field (biology/ecology/conservation biology/fisheries), significant experience working with and analyzing aquatic acoustic telemetry data, and proficiency in application of species distribution models and/or habitat suitability modeling to aquatic animal tracking data. Applicants should also have both strong communication and quantitative skills, publications in peer-reviewed journals, and a willingness to assist with student mentorship and advising.

Application:

• CV
• Cover Letter outlining job qualifications, relevant experience and skills
• PDF copies of three representative publications
• Contact details of two references

Applications can be submitted at www.miami.edu/careers

For additional information contact Dr. Neil Hammerschlag ( )

Expected start date: As soon as possible.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click for additional information.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

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