ISMER – UQAR

Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

Fully funded PhD in Marine Acoustics (ISMER-UQAR)

Acoustic observation from marine autonomous platforms,
3D & Time variability of marine soundscapes,
Characterization of the hull-induced modification of the acoustic field.

Keywords : Glider, Vibroacoustics, Noise pollution, Calibration, Soundscape

Figure 1: Hydrophone-equipped ocean glider and a curious Manta ray.

Project description

Ocean gliders are buoyancy-driven marine autonomous platforms, observing the ocean during multi-months missions, covering thousands of kilometers and diving down to 1000 m. They are extremely quiet, and therefore Increasingly used for acoustic observation of marine mammal populations, surface weather events (wind, rain, ice), and human activities. The proposed project aims to characterize the glider-induced modification of the local acoustic field, through reflection, scattering and resonance effects, to provide calibrated sound level measurements, improve marine mammal localization and counting, and quantify physical processes at surface.

The successful candidate will carry out experiments in laboratory and in an instrumented pool to characterize the vibroacoustics response of the glider’s hull. They will propose a Glider-related Transfer Function (GRTF) describing the modifications of the nearby acoustic field by the glider. They will assess the performance of the GRTF model during a dedicated glider mission at sea. The ideal candidate has a strong numerical background (engineering, signal processing, vibroacoustics, underwater acoustics) and wants to apply their skills towards improvement of passive acoustics application for ocean monitoring and advancement of our understanding of noise pollution and its effects on marine ecosystems.

The research activities will be carried out within ISMER’s Ocean Acoustics research group, directed by P. Cauchy, and co-directed by O. Robin from Centre de recherche acoustique-signal-humain (CRASH) Université de Sherbrooke. 

A detailed project description is available on demand to pierre_cauchy@uqar.ca. 

Funding

A scholarship of 25 k$/year is offered over 3 years and a waiver for the additional tuition fees asked to international students will be provided. 

Eligibility criteria

• MSc or equivalent in physics, mathematics, acoustics, engineering, biology or a related discipline;
• Skills in data processing;
• Be available to start the PhD program in oceanography from autumn 2025;
• Meet the basic requirements for admission to the PhD program in oceanography at UQAR.

Application

Interested candidates must contact Pierre Cauchy (pierre_cauchy@uqar.ca), and submit in electronic format (a single pdf file less than 10 Mb including all the documents):

• A complete CV (including scientific communications, scholarships, distinctions, experience at sea, etc.);
• A cover letter explaining the candidate's background and how this path fits with the proposed project;
• All university transcripts;
• Contact details of three (3) referent persons who could be asked for reference letters.

Only complete files that meet the eligibility criteria will be evaluated.

ISMER and UQAR support an equal access program and our community promotes the values ​​of equity, diversity and inclusion and puts in place accommodation measures as needed. We strongly encourage women, people with disabilities, members of visible and ethnic minorities and Indigenous peoples to apply.

Deadline

Applications will be reviewed from June 2025, and the process will continue until the scholarship is awarded.

Foreign students

Tuition fees
The successful candidate will be eligible for an exemption from foreign student differential tuition fees (website information in French only). If this exemption is granted, students will pay the same tuition fees as Quebec students.

Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission

Albany, NY, Buffalo, NY or Syracuse, NY

Title and Grade: Utility Engineering Specialist 1, Grade 18 (NY HELPS)
Salary Range: $75,001 – $92,656 (see additional comments)
Position Description: Permanent, Competitive, Full-time, PS&T
Location: Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission; Albany, NY, Buffalo, NY or Syracuse, NY

About the Department
The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications:
General Public
Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)*:
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher in an accredited engineering curriculum.

Preferred candidates would have a minimum of six credit hours in one of the following areas: outdoor noise propagation, indoor noise propagation, computer noise modeling, assessment and mitigation of mechanical noise, collection, or analysis of noise measurements, and/or at least one year of relevant experience in the above-named areas. Preferred candidates would have knowledge of the operation of sound level meters (B&K, Norsonics, Rion, Larson-Davis, or similar) and collection of sound measurements; post-processing of collected sound data; 3D outdoor computer noise modeling (e.g., CadnaA, Predictor, Traffic Noise Model (TNM), Integrated Noise Model (INM)); and operation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or similar mapping software. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, lookup functions, graphs, and filters) and Microsoft Access is also preferred.

Duties Description:
The Utility Engineering Specialist 1, Grade 18, will work in the Generation Section of the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) and with a focus on acoustics, perform a critical regulatory role in the review, approval, compliance, and enforcement of the State’s large-scale renewable energy program through oversight of the environmental permitting process and construction of electric generation facilities and electric and gas transmission. The position primarily focuses on the acoustics of wind turbines for large scale wind generating facilities, noise-generating components of large-scale solar generating facilities, electrical substations, as well as general construction noise associated with these large-scale renewable generating facilities and electric transmission lines. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assisting with the review and substantive analysis of project application materials, compliance filings, Environmental Management and Construction Plans (EM&CP), noise mitigation assessments, and computer noise modeling results in accordance with New York State laws and regulations in order to meet the State’s renewable energy goals, ensure the reliability of the electric transmission system, and ensure the protection of the environment and surrounding communities.
• Providing support and contributing to the office’s siting, permitting, and compliance responsibilities for large-scale electric generation and electric and gas transmission facilities.
• Performing field site visits and data collection and assisting with the documentation of pre-construction baseline sound conditions, post-construction noise and vibration tests; reviewing results of data collection for determination of compliance with noise or vibration conditions.
• Investigating and/or assisting with field site visits and investigation of noise and vibration related complaints received by the Department for construction and operational phases of jurisdictional large-scale renewable energy generation and electric transmission projects within New York State.
• Performing data analysis and visualization of collected sound data from field instrumentation for determination of compliance with noise or vibration conditions using Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access and other applicable software.
• Participating as an integral member of inter-office, multi-disciplinary project teams that review applications and construction plans and complete field reconnaissance through all phases of project development and permitting.
• Leveraging and analyzing information from multiple sources, including state and federal agencies during the permit application review process.
• Attending meetings and corresponding with other state and federal agencies, developers, utilities, local governments, and communities regarding proposed projects to discuss concerns and gather feedback.

Additional Comments
The above salary range reflects the Geographic Pay Differential of $10,000.

*This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

This position will require at least 10% travel if filled in Albany and 20% travel if filled in Buffalo or Syracuse, which requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department’s webpage at https://dps.ny.gov.

To Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter, and proof of meeting the minimum qualifications to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518)473-9990. Please reference “Utility Engineering Specialist 1, NYHELPS posting 00672” when applying.

Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission

New York, NY

Title and Grade: Utility Engineering Specialist 1, Grade 18 (NY HELPS)
Salary Range: $86,001 – $103,656 (see additional comments)
Position Description: Permanent, Competitive, Full-time, PS&T
Location: Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission; New York, NY

About the Department
The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications:
General Public
Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)*:
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher in an accredited engineering curriculum.

Preferred candidates would have a minimum of six credit hours in one of the following areas: outdoor noise propagation, indoor noise propagation, computer noise modeling, assessment and mitigation of mechanical noise, collection, or analysis of noise measurements, and/or at least one year of relevant experience in the above-named areas. Preferred candidates would have knowledge of the operation of sound level meters (B&K, Norsonics, Rion, Larson-Davis, or similar) and collection of sound measurements; post-processing of collected sound data; 3D outdoor computer noise modeling (e.g., CadnaA, Predictor, Traffic Noise Model (TNM), Integrated Noise Model (INM)); and operation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or similar mapping software. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, lookup functions, graphs, and filters) and Microsoft Access is also preferred.

Duties Description:
The Utility Engineering Specialist 1, Grade 18, will work in the Generation Section of the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) and with a focus on acoustics, perform a critical regulatory role in the review, approval, compliance, and enforcement of the State’s large-scale renewable energy program through oversight of the environmental permitting process and construction of electric generation facilities and electric and gas transmission. The position primarily focuses on the acoustics of wind turbines for large scale wind generating facilities, noise-generating components of large-scale solar generating facilities, electrical substations, as well as general construction noise associated with these large-scale renewable generating facilities and electric transmission lines. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assisting with the review and substantive analysis of project application materials, compliance filings, Environmental Management and Construction Plans (EM&CP), noise mitigation assessments, and computer noise modeling results in accordance with New York State laws and regulations in order to meet the State’s renewable energy goals, ensure the reliability of the electric transmission system, and ensure the protection of the environment and surrounding communities.
• Providing support and contributing to the office’s siting, permitting, and compliance responsibilities for large-scale electric generation and electric and gas transmission facilities.
• Performing field site visits and data collection and assisting with the documentation of pre-construction baseline sound conditions, post-construction noise and vibration tests; reviewing results of data collection for determination of compliance with noise or vibration conditions.
• Investigating and/or assisting with field site visits and investigation of noise and vibration related complaints received by the Department for construction and operational phases of jurisdictional large-scale renewable energy generation and electric transmission projects within New York State.
• Performing data analysis and visualization of collected sound data from field instrumentation for determination of compliance with noise or vibration conditions using Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access and other applicable software.
• Participating as an integral member of inter-office, multi-disciplinary project teams that review applications and construction plans and complete field reconnaissance through all phases of project development and permitting.
• Leveraging and analyzing information from multiple sources, including state and federal agencies during the permit application review process.
• Attending meetings and corresponding with other state and federal agencies, developers, utilities, local governments, and communities regarding proposed projects to discuss concerns and gather feedback.

Additional Comments
The above salary range reflects the Geographic Pay Differential of $17,000 and Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

*This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

This position will require at least 20% travel, which requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department’s webpage at https://dps.ny.gov.

To Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter, and proof of meeting the minimum qualifications to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518)473-9990. Please reference “Utility Engineering Specialist 1, NYHELPS posting 00661 – NYC” when applying.

Project Development/Acoustics Division

Havelock Wool

Reno, NV

Wool Sound Panel Product Management Internship

Department: Product Development / Acoustics Division

Location: 204 Edison Way, Reno, NV 89502

Reports To: Director of Product

About Havelock Wool

Havelock Wool is on a mission to revolutionize insulation by offering natural, sustainable alternatives to traditional building materials. Our wool-based products enhance indoor environments by reducing noise, improving air quality, and promoting energy efficiency. We’re looking for passionate individuals who are excited to learn, contribute, and grow with a company that values innovation, sustainability, and purpose. Learn more: www.havelockwool.com

Internship Overview

We’re offering a Product Management Internship focused on our innovative wool acoustic panels. This is a hands-on opportunity to work with cross-functional teams, learn the fundamentals of sustainable product development, and contribute to real-world projects that promote healthier, more sustainable spaces.

What You'll Do

● Support the development and testing of wool-based sound panels
● Collaborate with R&D, production, and marketing teams to assist in product lifecycle stages
● Help research materials, competitive products, and industry trends
● Participate in vendor communication and materials sourcing
● Assist with customer feedback analysis and product improvement recommendations
● Contribute to documentation, compliance research, and go-to-market planning

What We're Looking For

● Currently pursuing a degree in Product Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Acoustics, or related fields
● Strong interest in sustainable products and building materials
● Curious, collaborative, and organized with excellent communication skills
● A desire to learn about product development, from concept to market
● Familiarity with acoustic materials or sound performance is a plus, but not required

Internship Details

● Location: On-site in Reno, NV (some flexibility may be available)
● Schedule: Part-time or full-time, depending on availability and school commitments
● Compensation: Paid internship
● Duration: Spring, Summer 2025, with potential to extend

Ready to roll up your sleeves?

Send your resume and a brief note about why you’re interested to: Christina@havelockwool.com