Lead Ocean Acoustics Research Specialist

1000scholars; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project planning

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Budget oversight

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Research leadership

Job description

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