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This recruitment process can take several weeks. Once we narrow the applicants, we conduct virtual interviews with chosen applicants and make a final selection. The chosen candidate then undergoes a federal background investigation which often takes 6 to 16 weeks; the candidate either passes or fails based on NOAA's regulations. Contingent upon satisfactory completion of this investigation and United States work authorization verification, Azura will formally offer the position to the preferred applicant. If the applicant fails this investigation, the next applicant who meets the position's criteria will be contacted. Azura will notify all other applicants if they are not chosen for the position.

About Azura

Azura is a woman-owned small business headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. We offer 'big city' resources with 'small town' customer service. Our primary consulting services are focused on natural resources, professional writing and editing, and educational outreach and communication. Please see our website above for more information.

Azura is seeking an Acoustic Analyst with experience in cetacean acoustics to support the Protected Species Division of the NOAA Fisheries Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC).

Background

The applicant will need to be a self-driven professional with experience in acoustic analysis and be prepared to step into the role quickly and work effectively from the start with minimal supervision.

Place of Performance and Work Schedule

Work is expected to be remote or performed at the NEFSC facility in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Work is full-time (40 hours per week, Monday through Friday) and expected to last approximately 6 months with the possibility of an extension. During workdays, candidates must be able to respond to all communications within 24 hours and conduct calls and meetings as necessary during normal business hours. Travel will be required (3+ trips / year). This position is not open to visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

Compensation and Benefits

• Rate: $25.25/hour depending on skills, education, and work experience
• Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401k with employer match; life and disability insurance; and paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and federal holidays.

Duties

• Acoustic analysis of odontocetes such as dolphins, sperm whales, and harbor porpoises
• Acoustic analysis of baleen whales may also be required
• Acoustic analysis of soundscapes and ambient noise metrics
• Occasional participation in passive acoustic field work and travel to meetings

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. degree in a relevant field of study
• One or more years of experience with research analysis (preferably passive acoustic data analysis) or in a graduate program
• Excellent reading comprehension and scientific writing skills
• Ability to multitask and work with short deadlines
• Eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance which requires passing a thorough background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ecosound, PAMGuard, Raven(Pro), PyPAM, and/or R software (programming language)