[SEMCO] Hydrographer/Marine Technician

[Stephanie Richardson]

*Hydrographer/Marine Technician*


The University of Massachusetts-Boston’s (UMB) School for the Environment
and The Center for Coastal Studies are seeking a Hydrographer/Marine
Technician to co-lead the day-to-day operations of near shore, shallow
water acoustic surveys and contribute to ongoing scientific studies. This
person will be stationed at The Center’s Hiebert Marine Lab in Provincetown,
Massachusetts. The Center and UMB have several acoustic instruments
including the Edgetech 4125 (600/1600 kHz), the Teledyne Benthos C3D
phase-measuring sidescan sonar (200 kHz) and the Edgetech 6105
phase-measuring sidescan sonar (540/1600 kHz). The Center owns and operates
a 27’ customized, shallow-draft, research vessel that will be the primary
survey platform.

Main responsibilities are the acquisition and processing of hydrographic
data during day cruises based primarily from the Marine Lab in Provincetown
and occasionally other locations throughout Massachusetts. Qualifications
include:

   - Experience at sea on vessel-based, acoustic surveys.
   - Experience with hydrographic data acquisition using Hypack, Discover,
   SonarWiz.
   - Experience with hydrographic data processing and visualization through
   software packages such as Hypack, CARIS, SonarWiz, and ArcGIS.
   - Ability to process quantitative data sets within programs such as
   MATLAB.
   - A Master’s Degree in a relevant field is preferred, though candidates
   with professional experience will be considered.
   - Experience with phase-measuring sidescan sonar a plus.

Hydrographers, technicians and other specialists are encouraged to apply.
Ample opportunities exist for program expansion, as well as integration
with other UMB and CCS programs, depending on candidate skills and
interests.
The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package and salary is
commensurate with experience. Please submit cover letter, resume and two
references by 05/22/15 to:

Stephanie Richardson

115 Bradford Street

Provincetown, MA 02657

Email: srichardson at coastalstudies.org


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Stephanie Richardson
Human Resource Manager
Center for Coastal Studies
115 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
t. (508) 487-3622 Ext. 113
f. (508) 487-4495
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