Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist

1000scholars; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Marine Physical Laboratory at UC San Diego invites applications for a Specialist position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist level in ocean acoustics and marine bioacoustics. The role develops and coordinates collaborative research programs focused on underwater acoustics, passive acoustic monitoring, marine bioacoustics, and observing technologies.

The specialist will lead project planning, proposals, reports, and coordination of multidisciplinary teams, with responsibilities

Qualificações

• Experience leading ocean acoustics or marine bioacoustics projects.
• Ability to prepare proposals, reports, and peer‑reviewed manuscripts.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and collaborators.

Responsabilidades

• Provide scientific and organizational leadership for research projects in ocean acoustics and marine bioacoustics.
• Contribute to development of new research concepts, collaborations, and funding opportunities.
• Prepare and contribute to research proposals, project reports, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and communication among investigators, technical personnel, sponsors, and partners.
• Oversee project budgets, expenditures, and resource planning in coordination with investigators.
• Contribute to analysis, interpretation, and synthesis of research data.
• Contribute to peer‑reviewed publications, including manuscript development and editing.
• Present and disseminate findings through publications, reports, and presentations.
• Engage in professional activities and university/public service related to ocean acoustics and related programs.

Conhecimentos

Project planning

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Budget oversight

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Research leadership

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) within the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego invites applications for a Specialist position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist in ocean acoustics and marine bioacoustics. The position will contribute to the development, coordination, and execution of collaborative research programs focused on underwater acoustics, passive acoustic monitoring, marine bioacoustics, and associated ocean observing technologies.

The Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist will provide substantial independent input into the planning and execution of research projects and will play a central role in coordinating multidisciplinary research activities. Responsibilities will include development of research concepts and project objectives; preparation of research proposals, technical reports, and other scientific documentation; coordination of project teams and collaborative activities; and oversight of project timelines, deliverables, and financial resources.

The position will also contribute directly to research and dissemination of research findings. This may include participation in acoustic data analysis and interpretation, synthesis of results across project components, development of scientific presentations, and substantial contributions to peer-reviewed publications, particularly through manuscript development, scientific writing, and editing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide scientific and organizational leadership for research projects in ocean acoustics and marine bioacoustics, including project planning, implementation, tracking of milestones, and coordination of deliverables.
• Contribute to the development of new research concepts, collaborations, and funding opportunities.
• Prepare and contribute to research proposals, project reports, technical documentation, and other scientific products.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary research teams and communication among investigators, technical personnel, collaborators, sponsors, and partner organizations.
• Assist with oversight of project budgets, expenditures, resource allocation, and planning in coordination with administrative staff and principal investigators.
• Contribute to the analysis, interpretation, and synthesis of research data as appropriate to individual projects.
• Contribute substantially to peer-reviewed publications, including development of manuscripts and scientific writing and editing.
• Present and disseminate research findings through publications, reports, presentations, workshops, and other professional activities.
• Participate in professional activities and University and/or public service relevant to ocean acoustics, marine bioacoustics, and the research programs supported by the position.

The Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist is expected to demonstrate professional competence and activity and to contribute to the scientific and professional community in their area of expertise.

Appointment level/rank will be based on the candidate’s background and experience.

A link to the full description of the Specialist series is provided for your review:

Specialist (APM-330)

Department:

https://scripps.ucsd.edu/mpl