Underwater Acoustician

Key duties:

• Characterization of different acoustic sources, from anthropogenic to biological;
• Desk-based modelling of acoustic impacts and effects of mitigation measures;
• Acoustic propagation modeling;
• Assessing acoustic exposure risk to marine fauna;
• Real-time collection of noise data;
• Soundscape analysis;
• Data analysis and reporting to international standards; and,
• Contributing to tenders, commercial reports, and scientific publications.

Required:

• MSc/MEng (essential) or PhD (preferable) in a relevant discipline (e.g. acoustics, vibration, signal processing, ideally in acoustic engineering) or equivalent experience;
• Experience with acoustic-propagation modelling in underwater environments;
• Experience with soundscape analysis techniques and ability to deal with large acoustic datasets;
• Signal Processing in MATLAB, Python, or similar;
• Familiar with noise exposure metrics; 
• Ability to work independently, and also as a member of a small dynamic team;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programmes (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams);
• Able to work on own initiative and prioritise effectively, achieving results against deadlines;
• Genuine interest about the business and industry; and,
• Numerate and strong computer skills.

Desirable:

• Experience of assessment of sub-sea acoustic noise and vibration from offshore wind turbines/pile driving/conductor driving and impact on marine wildlife;
• Familiar with noise measurement and modelling standards;
• Familiar with soundscape theory and analysis;
• Familiar with bioacoustics of marine animals;
• Experience developing automated detection algorithms;
• Experience with hydrophones and noise measurement systems;
• Familiar with modelling particle acceleration and/or vibration;
• Peer-reviewed publications;
• Excellent report-writing, presentation, and technical review skills; and,
• Full, clean UK drivers licence.

For interested candidates, there may be opportunities to go offshore to collect field data or support other noise-monitoring campaigns.

OSC is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please submit your CV and cover letter through OSC’s careers portal here. There will be an analytical task as part of the interview process.

Kind Regards,

OSC Recruitment Team.