Postdoctoral Research Associate

What you'd do

• Develop new techniques to characterize the upper-layer geoacoustic properties of deep-water seafloors.
• Analyze field data collected from split-aperture echosounders, multibeam echosounders, synthetic aperture sonar systems, and scaled laboratory experiments.
• Develop and validate models for the acoustic scattering properties of mixed-composition seafloors.
• Use acoustic scattering models to identify signal processing strategies for seabed characterization.
• Develop algorithms to identify specific seabed characteristics.
• Conduct independent research related to underwater active acoustics and seabed sensing.
• Collaborate with researchers from academia, industry, and government as part of an interdisciplinary research team.
• Participate in field data collection and testing activities, which may include at-sea experiments.
• Present research findings at professional meetings and scientific conferences.
• Assist with the preparation of progress reports, conference papers, and journal articles.

What they want

• Ph.D. in Acoustics, Electrical Engineering, Oceanography, Ocean Engineering, Geophysics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with underwater active acoustics.
• Experience with common acoustical signal processing techniques, including cross-spectra, auto-spectra, matched filtering, and related methods.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a group.
• Knowledge of underwater active acoustics and acoustic sensing systems.
• Knowledge of acoustical signal processing techniques.
• Ability to analyze and interpret acoustic datasets.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.