Marine Bioacoustics Scientist

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) at the University of Miami invites applicants for an Assistant Scientist position in Marine Biology and Fisheries. The incumbent will lead projects using passive acoustic monitoring to study marine mammal presence, movements, and noise impacts in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, and Caribbean.

Based in Miami, FL, the role includes developing signal-processing tools, acoustic models, and analyses of long‑term datasets, with

Qualifications

• PhD in oceanography, underwater acoustics, bioacoustics, marine biology, engineering, or related discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant postdoctoral experience.
• Experience developing automated detection, classification, and localization algorithms for bioacoustic signal analysis.
• Proficiency with acoustic data and large, multi-year passive acoustic datasets.
• Experience deploying and maintaining underwater acoustic hardware.
• Proficiency in Matlab and/or R; experience with IDL, Triton, Ishmael, XBAT Raven, and PAMGUARD.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement signal-processing tools for marine mammal acoustic signals.
• Develop underwater acoustic propagation models to estimate source levels and detection ranges.
• Quantify noise levels in long-term recordings and assess spatiotemporal variation.
• Manage field work logistics and coordinate with team members and stakeholders.
• Lead passive acoustic data collection surveys and write reports.
• Present findings in scientific settings and peer‑reviewed publications.

Skills

Bioacoustics

Signal processing

Data analysis

Education

PhD in oceanography / underwater acoustics / bioacoustics / marine biology / engineering

Tools

Matlab

R

IDL

Triton

Ishmael

XBAT Raven

PAMGUARD

Job description

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) at the University of Miami invites applicants for an Assistant Scientist position in Marine Biology and Fisheries. The incumbent will lead projects using passive acoustic monitoring to study marine mammal presence, movements, and noise impacts in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, and Caribbean.

Based in Miami, FL, the role includes developing signal-processing tools, acoustic models, and analyses of long‑term datasets, with