The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is hiring for a contract Protected Species Acoustician to assist the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (MADMF) Protected Species Program Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) project in detecting large whales acoustically in coastal Massachusetts. MADMF launched a PAM project in Feb 2025 consisting of 17 bottom-mounted archival stations and two real-time stations. The project is primarily focused on using acoustic detections to better understand the behavior and habitat use of North Atlantic right whales. The findings from this project are aimed at providing information to manage fisheries and vessel speed restrictions in local waters. The Protected Species Acoustician will work alongside MADMF’s Protected Species Science and Monitoring Lead and other support staff to meet monitoring goals in coastal Massachusetts.
Primary responsibilities include deployment, maintenance, and purchasing of PAM equipment as well as acoustic data management and signal validation. This role will assist MADMF’s Protected Species Program with the synthesis and presentation of results, including in collaboration with regional partners. The Protected Species Acoustician position is currently a one-year appointment, with the option to amend or extend pursuant to performance, available funding, and at the discretion of MADMF.
The contract Protected Species Acoustician will be based at MADMF’s Division of Marine Fisheries office in New Bedford, MA. Field work (including day trips and overnight trips) will be required. Part-time telework may be available for up to two days per week.
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