Active Acoustic Data Analysis Support-R1 (Woods Hole)

NOTE: The job opening listed below is posted in conjunction with Ocean Associates, Inc.’s teaming partner Saltwater, Inc.

Saltwater Inc.

Ocean Associates, Inc.

Active Acoustic Data Analysis Support-R1

Saltwater Inc. is a small, innovative company that collects data on fisheries and oceans and is bidding on a contract to provide Biological work. We are looking for a person to fill a part-time, Active Acoustic Data Analysis Support position starting in spring 2020. Work location can be flexible as long as you have sufficient computer resources, as well as aboard research vessels in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean.Tasks

Your responsibilities will include:

The contractor shall assist with acoustic data analysis on data collected by the NEFSC and/or academic, governmental, and industry partners.

The contractor shall assist with report, manuscript, and presentation preparation.

The contractor shall communicate analyses and results at scientific conferences and meetings with academic, governmental, and industry partners through presentations, posters, or other digital media.

The contractor shall serve as a member of the scientific party standing watch for up to 12 hours per day.

The contractor shall assist with general shipboard sampling activities, organization, and clean-up.

Skills, Experience and Education Requirements

Proficient with custom-written and commercially-available data analysis software.

Proficient with programming in open-source computer software, such as Python 3, Perl, and R.

Significant experience with post-processing acoustic data.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Must be proficient with Echoview post-processing software.

Must be proficient with programming in open-source computer languages such as Python 3, Perl, and R.

Current MS Office skills.

Must meet OMAO health criteria for sea duty on NOAA vessels.

Must be capable of working at sea for extended periods (trips range from 5 to 17 consecutive days at sea).

Must hold a valid state driver’s license with the ability to operate a Federal motor vehicle.

Must have medical documentation indicating a passed TB test (PPD) within the past 12 months.

If you are interested in learning more about this position, and to apply, please visit the Ocean Associates, Inc. Career Center located at at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9a93435d-91d4-4a65-8a21-2de9187df1dd&ccId=19000101000001&type=MP&lang=enUS

Only qualified applicants that meet minimum experience or background requirements stated above need apply. When applying for this position you will be asked to upload your resume at the end of this online application.Applicants should submit a resume that includes the following:

Cover letter that briefly describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.

Work history for past 10 years or since last full-time education.

Education.

Previous experience or training with similar requirements.

Three professional references.

Include your name in the document file name.

Upload your resume in readable, not scanned, PDF or Word format (PDF is preferred).

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire, and successfully complete a federal government background check. Saltwater, Inc. and Ocean Associates Inc. are Equal Opportunity Employers and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.

Saltwater, Inc. and OAI are government contractors and are required by law to invite applicants to self-identify their race, gender, national origin, disability status and veteran status. Saltwater, Inc. and OAI are required to use the information it collects as part of its future affirmative action efforts in hiring. The information is collected anonymously by computer and is not connected to your application. You will see a place to check certain boxes in Saltwater, Inc. and OAI's online application. Even though the information is anonymous, self-identification is voluntary. You can always check the box that says you decline to self-identify.

Note: If you are not selected, your materials may be retained for present or future opportunities. We may use your resume in bidding on a project and if we are awarded the work we will contact you before seeking further applicants. If you do not wish us to retain or use your resume to seek work for you, please let us know in the "Notes" section on the second page of the online application.