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Assistant Director: Tandy Center for Ocean Forecasting

East Boothbay, ME
Work Type: Full Time
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Overview

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences invites applications for a full-time Assistant Director to the Tandy Center for Ocean Forecasting. This position will play a key role in a new data-modeling collaborative with the Maine Department of Marine Resources. This new collaborative emerged from the increasingly intersecting management issues in the Gulf of Maine, such as marine mammal management, fisheries, offshore wind, and a rapidly changing environment, along with the increasing availability of large datasets and data streams. The Assistant Director will help grow the science program within this data-modeling collaborative, with an initial emphasis on measurement and modeling of zooplankton as well as modeling questions related to North Atlantic right whales. The Assistant Director will also help with the day-to-day management and long-term strategy of the Center.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field; postdoc experience preferred. Key areas of expertise include measurement and modeling of zooplankton (e.g. acoustic and optical quantification of zooplankton) and modeling questions related to marine mammals and their prey (e.g. species distribution modeling and forecasting). Other qualifications include:
  • Experience coding and modeling (R, Python, Matlab, or similar)
  • Track record demonstrating a commitment to publishing research findings
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong interest in team-based interdisciplinary science, with the willingness and ability to work independently when required
  • Experience managing budgets and grant reporting
  • Understanding of management issues in the marine environment
We welcome applications from candidates who will bring to their research the perspective that comes from a nontraditional educational background or understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in research and academia.


The salary range for this position is $67,800 - $99,000, with a generous benefits package including health care, retirement contribution, and paid time off.


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Applicants should submit the following as one assembled PDF to our online application portal:

  • A one-page cover letter describing interest in the position
  • A detailed curriculum vitae
  • Contact information for three references

For full consideration, the application should be received by Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Review of applicants will begin immediately thereafter. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt. The search will continue until the positions are filled.



Individuals seeking more information about this position or needing to request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] or (207) 315-2567, ext. 107.

About Midcoast Maine
Bigelow Laboratory’s state-of-the-art oceanfront campus in East Boothbay is located in scenic Midcoast Maine, perfectly situated to provide access to the very best Maine has to offer. Within a reasonable commuting distance of most major Maine cities, this mid-coast peninsula offers the perfect balance between small town coastal charm and urban accessibility. Our peninsula is home to fishermen and sea captains, marine biologists, nature lovers, botanists and gardeners, artists, merchants, and entrepreneurs. Many non-profit organizations call this region home and work hard to further their missions in support of the arts, seamanship and marine education, conservation, historic preservation, and more.

Working at Bigelow Laboratory
Bigelow Laboratory is an inclusive community of scientists and science supporters from around the world that welcomes and supports diverse opinions and cultures. Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences strives to maintain an environment that allows our employees to flourish through respectful, inclusive, and equitable treatment of others. We believe there is power in embracing the full diversity of humanity to advance science and are committed to supporting each other as individuals worthy of respect.

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.

A competitive compensation package is offered as well as employee, family, and domestic partner health insurance; a 403(b) retirement contribution; paid time off including parental leave; as well as a working environment that supports continuous professional development and engagement. Bigelow Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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