Postdoctoral Associate- Animal
Acoustic Signal Detection, Classification and
Localization (position 14540)
Bioacoustics Research Program, Cornell Laboratory of
Ornithology, Cornell University
The
Bioacoustics Research Program (BRP) is a diverse group of
scientists and engineers focused on studying the natural
sound-scape and animal vocal signals. This position will join
BRP's Application Science Engineering (ASE) team to focus on
the development and implementation of automatic detection,
classification, and localization algorithms specifically
related to processing large quantities of bioacoustic data.
- Collaborate with researchers and software programmers on
developing systems and methods that facilitate the rapid
processing of acoustic data, writing and publishing
manuscripts, and assisting with grant applications.
- Collaborate with researchers in multiple programs in the
Lab as well as other algorithm developers.
- Survey available research and incorporate methods and
algorithms.
- Conduct original scientific research in the field of
bioengineering, animal communication, and bioacoustics.
- Perform research and development of novel signal
processing and machine learning algorithms which can be
applied to the detection, measurement, classification, and
quantitative comparison of animal sounds.
- Conceive of, develop, and implement complex code providing
robust solutions to specific and general research needs.
- Provide leadership in core research areas by providing
training and technical presentations for internal and
external audiences.
- Participate in the preparation and implementation of
project plans.
- Provide input into project management systems including
effort allocation for self and co-workers.
- Obtain an understanding of process engineering and utilize
these skills to provide organized methods and practices to
meet project deadlines and technical goals.
- PhD in engineering or related field, with particular focus
in signal processing.
- Demonstrated experience in algorithm development.
- Strong programming ability.
- Experience with acoustics and/or marine mammal research
preferred.
- Experience in embedded programming a plus.
- Ability to work effectively both in a team and
independently.
- Experience in scientific programming and the generation of
highly complex computer code in MATLAB and other high-level
languages such as C/C++.
- Ability to conduct original research, from conception to
completion, and to develop innovative technical solutions to
support that research.
- Experience in literature review and publishing scientific
papers.
- Must have strong communication skills, efficient
scientific writing capability, and be proficient in spoken
and written English.
To apply, send a
letter of application, complete résumé or CV, list of
references and academic transcripts to: Susan Taggart, Cornell
Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsuckers Woods Road, 283A Johnson
Center for Birds & Biodiversity, Ithaca, NY 14850 or by
email to
Inquiries about position specifics can be directed to Peter
Dugan at 607-254-1149,
or Harold Cheyne at 607-254-6280,
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled.
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