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Post-doc opportunity Hawaii. The Dolphin
Institute (TDI), the non-profit arm of the Kewalo Basin Marine Mammal
Laboratory, is seeking a motivated post-doc or near Ph.D. to join our
research team in studying the annual migration of humpback whales into
Hawaiian waters, in Maui and west Oahu, and also in studying the
population of spinner dolphins and other odontocetes along the leeward
coast of Oahu.
Candidates should have field experience with marine mammals,
preferably cetaceans, have a relevant academic background, preferably
have some publications in refereed journals, and preferably have some
experience in grant writing. Among desired skills are
outboard boat driving and maintenance, digital photography, underwater
photography (SCUBA certification would be desirable, although only
snorkeling will be Post-doc opportunity Hawaii. at least some relevant
computer applications (e.g., Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft Office,
ARCVIEW, Matlab). GIS skills are desirable. In addition to
fieldwork, the individual would be responsible for helping to manage
our extensive databases; familiarity with SAS or other statistical
analyses packages is desirable. The successful candidate would
be expected to provide tutoring or lectures to junior staff and
volunteers, as well as interface with the general public through
talks.
Under the direction of Drs. Adam Pack and Lou
Herman, the selected individual would assume a leadership role in our
research and education programs and in the supervision of junior
staff. In 2006, our whale work will include photo-id, underwater
videography to measure sizes of whales, biopsy sampling in support of
the SPLASH program, shore-based theodolite surveys of whales under a
grant from NFWF, and possibly a continuation of our Crittercam project
with National Geographic. The spinner dolphin work would
commence after the whale field season (about May or June) and focus on
photo ID and on underwater videography to determine social behavior
and social affiliations. All work is done under Federal and State
Scientific Research Permits.
We are seeking someone who can join
our program by January 2006.
The position is for one
year with continuation dependent on availability of funds. Salary
would depend on qualifications. The individual would receive full
benefits including medical and dental.
Interested individuals
should immediately send their resumes, a letter outlining their
interests, qualifications, and goals, three letters of reference, a
copy of their graduate transcript, and any relevant publications.
Replies should be addressed to The Dolphin Institute, 420 Ward Ave,
Ste 212, Honolulu HI 96814, or by email to
[EMAIL PROTECTED] and copy to [EMAIL PROTECTED]. Prospective candidates
can learn more about TDI through its webpage
www.dolphin-institute.org.
