Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Christopher W. Clark Postdoctoral Associate: Large whale monitoring using Distributed Acoustics Sensing (DAS)
Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York, USA
Postdoctoral fellowship: As part of the Christopher W. Clark Postdoctoral Fellowships at the K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics at Cornell University, we are seeking for a postdoctoral associate to developing a real-time monitoring solution for large whales using Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS).
This position will work with us on developing and applying a DAS-specific data processing pipeline that enables species recognition, localization, and tracking. In addition, we will create data visualizations tools to inform conservation decisions. The created tools should adhere to FAIR and CARE principles and contribute to the open-source DAS4Whales (https://tinyurl.com/DAS4Whales) Python package.
Given the multidisciplinary nature of the project, a wide range of applicant profiles (e.g., backgrounds in acoustics, geophysics, seismology, oceanography, engineering, computer sciences, etc.) will be considered. Applicants are not expected to have previous experience with DAS, but should have knowledge in handling and manipulating large datasets.
This position is a one-year position appointed annually, up to 3 years, contingent upon funding and performance. Additionally, a $10,000/year discretionary fund is provided to cover costs such as computing resources and travel to conferences.
The successful applicant will be co-mentored by Dr. Léa Bouffaut (lea.bouffaut@cornell.edu) and Dr. Holger Klinck (Holger.Klinck@cornell.edu).
Please access the full description and apply via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29547). Applications are due on April 30th, 2025.
This is one of two Christopher W Clark postdoctoral research opportunities currently advertised by the Yang Center. The other, the terrestrial-oriented “Ecosystem-scale biodiversity conservation in the tropics” is available here https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29549.