The Marine Conservation Ecology Group at Duke University seeks a postdoctoral
researcher to work on analysis of data obtained from multi-sensor tags that
sample acoustics, accelerometers and depth and are deployed on a variety of
cetacean species. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in statistics, animal
behavior, or ecology with a demonstrated interest in the quantitative analysis
of foraging ecology, vocal behavior and/or kinematics. We are particularly
interested in individuals who are well versed in Matlab and/or R and who have
experience in integration and analysis of complex data sets. The successful
candidate will conduct data analysis, prepare reports and manuscripts for
publication in peer reviewed journals and will work under the co-supervision of
Drs. Doug Nowacek and Andrew Read. We expect the successful candidate to
engage fully in the intellectual life of our laboratory and take advantage of
research, mentoring and teaching opportunities as they arise. The Duke
University Marine Laboratory, located in Beaufort, NC, is a vibrant research
and educational community located on the North Carolina coast and is part of
the Nicholas School of the Environment. This is a one-year, full-time
appointment with an annual salary of $50,000, with the possibility of renewal.
The position carries standard health insurance and benefits from Duke
University. Prospective applicants should send a CV, statement of interest and
the names of three references to Jennifer Dunn (jennifer.dunn at duke. edu)
by October 31st 2013. US and international applicants will be considered.
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