Oceanographer/Marine Geologist R5836
Contribute to research and development in the Environmental Sciences Laboratory.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and development efforts to design and evaluate sonar systems.
- Conduct desktop studies to identify factors affecting acoustic propagation in selected ocean regions using archival and academically available data. Includes geophysical characterization of sediment type and bottom loss, acoustic propagation, ambient noise, and climatology.
- Develop survey plans for ocean surveys to support the design of underwater systems. Surveys may include ship based sensors such as Multi-Beam Bathymetry and Sub-Bottom Profiles, AUV surveys, and deployable sensors such as Current Meters, Cores, Ambient Noise measurement systems. Provide at-sea support for shipboard data collection efforts. Process and analyze ocean survey data.
- Process and/or analyze acoustic data including beam noise and transmission loss. Characterize the underwater environment using archival or survey data including bathymetry, sediment type, bottom loss, and climatology.
- Implement research grade software and analysis tools for processing and analysis of survey data, acoustic propagation modeling, and acoustic analysis tools.
- Preparation and review of analysis presentations and reports. Presentation of analysis results at internal and external working group meetings (includes travel).
- Support collaborative research efforts with other analysts. Supervision of junior personnel (including student employees).
- Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Oceanography, Marine Geology, Acoustics, Engineering, Physics or related discipline. Demonstrated knowledge or ability with one or more of the following: Oceanography, Marine Geology, Acoustics, Modeling, and/or Data Processing and Analysis. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, good communication skills, and the ability to use time effectively in order to meet deadlines. US Citizen: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Oceanography, Marine Geology, Acoustics or related discipline. Current or recent eligibility for access to classified information. At least one year of experience with one of more of the following: Oceanography; Marine Geology; Analysis of Geophysical, Acoustic, Seismic or Oceanographic Data; Oceanographic Survey Planning; Underwater Acoustics; Sonar System Design and Evaluation; and/or Modeling Sonar System Performance. At least one year of experience with software design, programming, and analysis using Matlab or Python. Experience working in both Windows and Linux environments. Experience summarizing analysis results in PowerPoint. Proven ability to work with minimal direction, formulate research plans, solve tough problems, and take initiative. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 of greater with a 3.5 or greater in major coursework.
General Notes:
An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.
Salary Range:
$69,500-$80,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications
Working Conditions:
- Standard office conditions
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- Some evening, weekend, and holiday work
- Possible interstate/intrastate travel
Required Materials:
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest addressing your experience with Matlab, acoustic environmental modeling, analysis of acoustic and/or sonar data.
- Unofficial college transcripts