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AIS is seeking an Acoustician to support NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center’s (SEFSC) Advanced Technology and Innovation Branch</span><br></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Primary Function:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">This role supports the collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of passive acoustic datasets to assess marine soundscapes, species distribution, and anthropogenic impacts. 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