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[Louis Herman]

	Post-doc opportunity Hawaii. The Dolphin Institute (TDI), the 
non-profit arm of the Kewalo Basin Marine Mammal Laboratory, is 
seeking a motivated post-doc or near Ph.D. to join our research team 
in studying the annual migration of humpback whales into Hawaiian 
waters, in Maui and west Oahu, and also in studying the population of 
spinner dolphins and other odontocetes along the leeward coast of 
Oahu.
	Candidates should have field experience with marine mammals, 
preferably cetaceans, have a relevant academic background, preferably 
have some publications in refereed journals, and preferably have some 
experience in grant writing.   Among desired skills are outboard boat 
driving and maintenance, digital photography, underwater photography 
(SCUBA certification would be desirable, although only snorkeling 
will be Post-doc opportunity Hawaii. at least some relevant computer 
applications (e.g., Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft Office, ARCVIEW, 
Matlab). GIS skills are desirable.  In addition to fieldwork, the 
individual would be responsible for helping to manage our extensive 
databases; familiarity with SAS or other statistical analyses 
packages is desirable.  The successful candidate would be expected to 
provide tutoring or lectures to junior staff and volunteers, as well 
as interface with the general public through talks. 
	Under the direction of Drs. Adam Pack and Lou Herman, the 
selected individual would assume a leadership role in our research 
and education programs and in the supervision of junior staff.  In 
2006, our whale work will include photo-id, underwater videography to 
measure sizes of whales, biopsy sampling in support of the SPLASH 
program, shore-based theodolite surveys of whales under a grant from 
NFWF, and possibly a continuation of our Crittercam project with 
National Geographic.  The spinner dolphin work would commence after 
the whale field season (about May or June) and focus on photo ID and 
on underwater videography to determine social behavior and social 
affiliations. All work is done under Federal and State Scientific 
Research Permits.
	We are seeking someone who can join our program by January 2006.  
	The position is for one year with continuation dependent on 
availability of funds. Salary would depend on qualifications. The 
individual would receive full benefits including medical and dental.
	Interested individuals should immediately send their resumes, 
a letter outlining their interests, qualifications, and goals, three 
letters of reference, a copy of their graduate transcript, and any 
relevant publications.  Replies should be addressed to The Dolphin 
Institute, 420 Ward Ave, Ste 212, Honolulu HI 96814, or by email to 
pack at hawaii.edu and copy to lherman at hawaii.edu.  Prospective 
candidates can learn more about TDI through its webpage 
www.dolphin-institute.org.
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