Dear MARMAMers
We are looking for a research scientist to join our team at Morigenos -
Slovenian Marine Mammal Society, Piran, Slovenia (www.morigenos.org/en).
The successful applicant will help carry out our long-term research
programme on the ecology, behaviour and conservation of cetaceans,
particularly common bottlenose dolphins in the northern Adriatic Sea. We
currently focus on a number of research topics, including population
abundance and trends, social structure and behaviour, feeding ecology,
acoustic behaviour, passive acoustic monitoring, underwater noise, use of
drones, fishery interactions, and eDNA, among others.
We are seeking someone who can contribute their own research to support our
research and conservation goals. While a background in some of the topics
listed above is preferred, we welcome applicants with expertise in a broad
range of ecological disciplines. This position includes both field work and
desk-based analytical work.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week, 100%) for a fixed term until
28 February 2027 (with a possibility of extension), with a 3-month
probationary period.
The expected start date is as soon as possible, no later than 15 June 2025.
The work will be carried out entirely on-site in Piran, Slovenia.
Duties include:
- Scientific research in cetacean biology, ecology, and conservation
- Fieldwork and/or laboratory work, data analysis, maintenance of research
equipment, record-keeping, and database management
- Authoring and co-authoring scientific articles conference and other
contributions,
preparing materials, writing funding applications, participating in work
meetings
- Work on an Interreg project
- Participating in educational activities as needed
- Performing other related tasks as well as contribute to broader
organizational efforts
Requirements:
- Master’s degree or PhD in biology, biochemistry, environmental
protection, or related sciences
- Good knowledge of English (working language is English)
- Good knowledge of basic computer programs and environments (MS Word,
Excel, internet, etc.)
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work independently
- Precision, responsibility, reliability
Additional preferred qualifications (not essential, but welcome):
- Boat license
- Diving qualification
- Knowledge of advanced software tools for data processing (e.g., R, Python,
Matlab)
- Knowledge of geographic information systems (e.g., QGIS)
- Experience with unmanned aerial vehicles ("drones")
- Previous experience in one or more of the following fields: marine
biology, animal ecology, molecular biology, bioacoustics
- Knowledge of Slovenian or Italian
Please send your CV and cover letter to morige...@morigenos.org by April
30th, 2025.
Best wishes,
Tilen Genov
______________________________________________________________________
Tilen Genov, PhD
Assistant Professor
| Morigenos - Slovenian Marine Mammal Society <http://www.morigenos.org/en>
|
| Department of Biodiversity, FAMNIT, University of Primorska
<http://www.famnit.upr.si> |
| European Cetacean Society <http://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu> |
| Consortium for the Conservation of the Atlantic Humpback Dolphin
<http://www.sousateuszii.org> |
| IUCN Cetacean Specialist Group <https://iucn-csg.org/> |
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