Postdoctoral Researcher - Bioacoustics and UUV Acoustic Classification
About The Position
The National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance work in acoustic detection and classification. This position will contribute to multiple active projects related to undersea acoustic monitoring. The role involves using machine learning approaches for the detection, classification, and localization of signals of interest, including marine mammal vocalizations, unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV), surface vessels, sonar, or changes in the biological soundscape resulting from human-made sound sources. The position is fully funded for two years and requires the candidate to live and work locally in San Diego, California. This is a highly technical and data-intensive role with ample publication and collaboration opportunities.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, bioacoustics, engineering).
- Proficiency in programming (MATLAB, Python).
- Proficiency in machine learning.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to excel working alone and collaboratively.
- U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in acoustic analysis or signal processing.
- Familiarity with acoustic classification methods.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research across multiple Navy acoustics projects.
- Develop, adapt, and optimize analysis tools and workflows using programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
- Manage and process large acoustic datasets while meeting multiple project timelines.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
