Research Associate - Marine Conservation Technology
Research Associate - Marine Conservation Technology
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POSITION: Research Associate Marine Conservation Technology
LOCATION: K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Johnson Center for Birds & Biodiversity
Cornell University Ithaca NY 14850
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purposedriven science and Cornell Universitys second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through worldrenowned research education and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving nextgeneration scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the worlds complex interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance here in New York across the nation and around the world.
The mission of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is to interpret and conserve the Earths biological diversity through research education and citizen science. The K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics is one of the six Lab programmatic units. Its mission is to collect and interpret sounds in nature by developing and applying innovative conservation technologies across ecologically relevant scales to inspire and inform the conservation of wildlife and habitats. Bioacoustics research from data engineering to ecological outputs hardware and software development and global capacity building are the Yang Centers pillars of bioacoustic innovation.
Position Function:
Anticipated Division of Time:
- Conduct original research 35: Conduct and expand original research initiatives in marine conservation bioacoustics with a focus on Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) & AI to monitor and conserve marine species and ecosystems. Lead projects that involve the analysis of complex bioacoustic data sets including those collected with DAS. Publish findings in highimpact scientific journals and present research at national and international conferences. Some research locations could be remote and international.
- Develop novel technologies 25: Drive the advancement of DAS technology for marine applications including the integration of machine learning for realtime acoustic detection classification localization and tracking of marine mammals. Develop document publish and maintain opensource Python codebases for bioacoustic data processing and analysis promoting reproducibility and transparency in the produced research.
- Secure extramural funding 20: Work with Program Director to write grants and secure funding on major research projects including those focused on the use of DAS for marine mammal monitoring and conservation. Identify funding opportunities and write successful grant applications to support research initiatives in line with Yang Center priorities. Foster collaborations with national and international academic institutions industry partners governmental agencies and nongovernmental organizations to secure external funding in conjunction with supervisor. Manage project timelines budgets and deliverables. In collaboration with Yang Centers administrative team ensure that project deliverables such as progress reports technical reports and deliverables for grants and contracts are submitted as required by the sponsor.
- Mentor and supervise students/staff/visitors 10: Mentor and supervise earlycareer researchers Cornell undergraduate/graduate students visitors and other research staff.
- Capacity building teaching and engagement 5: Contribute to the Yang Centers capacitybuilding mission by delivering lectures (including Cornell undergraduate courses) and contributing to the development of course and training materials related to bioacoustics and DAS. Communicate the importance of marine conservation to a broader audience including the public.
- Yang Center administrative tasks 5: Collaborate on organizing the Centers advisory council meetings lead allhands meetings andbe the point of contact for visiting researchers and students. Establish and maintain a safe productive and respectful working environment that fosters inclusivity and teamwork. Model communicate and champion the Labs values and culture.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. in Underwater Acoustics Signal Processing Data Science Marine Biology or a related field.
Extensive postdoctoral associate experience (min. 3 years) in marine bioacoustics with a strong publication record.
Proven expertise in using advanced acoustic technologies for marine bioacoustics including Distributed Acoustic Sensing and automated acoustic detection classification localization and tracking of marine mammals.
Strong Python programming skills for bioacoustics data analysis including signal processing and data visualization.
Excellent communication skills with proven experience in science communication and public outreach.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in supervising and mentoring students and earlycareer researchers.
Experience in seeking and securing research funding.
Experience in working with large datasets.
Experience in working with adiverse team.
Ability to travel internationally and conduct fieldwork.
APPOINTMENT:
This is a fulltime 1year position renewable annually for an additional two years pending renewable funding available work and successful performance.
SUPERVISION:
Holger Klinck Director K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics Cornell Lab of Ornithology
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Will supervise postdoctoral researchers and graduate/undergraduate students.
To apply:
Please apply via Academic Jobs Onlinehttps://academicjobsonline/ajo/jobs/29346.
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter curriculum vitae 1 example publication contact information for three references and astatement supporting diverse communities(this can be a standalone document (preferred) or the information can be embedded in other parts of the application materials) outlining how through research teaching service mentoring extension and/or outreach the candidate has and will contribute to support Cornells historical mission of any person any study via the website.
If you have questions about this position please email Holger Klinck . Applications will be reviewed as received continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.
Hiring range for this title is $79000 $83000.
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