Current Opportunities

Junior Project Scientist

Duties:

• Analysis and interpretation of acoustic data
• Modelling of underwater/in-air sound sources and sound propagation
• Authoring technical reports on experimental results
• Developing signal processing algorithms and data analysis software
• Offshore noise monitoring field work (both land-based and ship-based) in locales such as the Arctic (Canada and US) and Russia
• 1-3 months of travel and field work a year expected

Education:

• Physics degree (or combined major) with an emphasis in acoustics
• Co-op degree with previous experience preferred

Skill Set:

• Strong scientific programming skills (experience with IDL or Matlab and Fortran preferred)
• Experience with PC-based data analysis and experimental modelling; knowledge of time-series data analysis a plus
• Strong technical writing skills with previous experience authoring technical reports
• Good laboratory skills -- candidate should have experience using electronics test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes and function generators) and familiarity with data-acquisition systems
• Experience in acoustics, geophysics, or ocean sciences a definite plus
• Ship-based field experience a plus
• Willingness to travel abroad for field work
• Ability to work well in small teams
• Positive attitude

Hours / Benefits:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Some work on weekends / stat holidays during field season expected
• Benefits provided