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Museum of Science

Audio Supervisor

Boston, MA

Additional experience with immersive, spatial sound technology a plus (d&b Soundscape) and a willingness to learn. * Experienced with capturing audio for livestreams and recordings. * Comfortable ...

New World Symphony

Lighting Director

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

Liaise with rental clients and other external parties regarding lighting-related activities for their events at NWC and adjacent SoundScape Park; oversee lighting-related activities for select rental ...

New World Symphony

Lighting Director

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

Liaise with rental clients and other external parties regarding lighting-related activities for their events at NWC and adjacent SoundScape Park; oversee lighting-related activities for select rental ...

Museum of Science

Audio Supervisor

Boston, MA · On-site

$68K - $85K/yr

Additional experience with immersive, spatial sound technology a plus (d&b Soundscape) and a willingness to learn. * Experienced with capturing audio for livestreams and recordings. * Comfortable ...

Museum of Science

Audio Supervisor

Boston, MA · On-site

$68K - $85K/yr

Additional experience with immersive, spatial sound technology a plus (d&b Soundscape) and a willingness to learn. * Experienced with capturing audio for livestreams and recordings. * Comfortable ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Soundscape Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Soundscape Designer, you need a solid understanding of audio engineering, acoustics, and sound design principles, often supported by a degree in music technology or audio production. Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Pro Tools, Ableton Live, or Logic Pro, as well as field recording equipment and sound editing software, is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective collaboration are important soft skills for crafting immersive auditory environments and working with multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure the creation of compelling, high-quality soundscapes that enhance user experience in various settings, from games and films to public spaces.

What are common challenges faced by soundscape designers when collaborating with other creative teams on a project?

Soundscape designers often work closely with directors, game developers, or exhibit curators to create immersive auditory environments. A common challenge is ensuring that the sound elements enhance the intended mood without overpowering dialogue, music, or visual components. Effective communication and early involvement in the creative process help align the soundscape with the overall vision. Additionally, technical limitations or last-minute changes from other departments may require quick adaptation and problem-solving skills.

What is a Soundscape?

A soundscape refers to the acoustic environment as perceived or experienced by people, both in natural and built settings. It includes all the sounds that arise from a particular location, such as natural sounds (like birds or wind), human activities, and mechanical noises. Soundscapes can be studied, recorded, and designed for various purposes, such as enhancing urban environments, creating immersive audio experiences, or understanding ecological health. Professionals who work with soundscapes may include sound designers, ecologists, urban planners, and musicians.

What is the difference between Soundscape vs Audio Designer?

AspectSoundscapeAudio Designer
Required CredentialsOften a degree in sound design, environmental sound, or related fieldTypically a degree in audio engineering, sound design, or music production
Work EnvironmentOutdoor and environmental settings, urban spaces, parksStudio, post-production, film, or gaming environments
Industry UsageUsed in environmental planning, urban design, and immersive experiencesCommon in film, TV, video games, and multimedia projects

Soundscape focuses on creating and analyzing environmental sounds for spaces and experiences, while an Audio Designer works on crafting sound for media like films, games, and commercials. Both roles require sound design skills but differ mainly in their application and work environment.

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Acoustician - Cetacean Data Analysis & Processing Support

Lynker Corporation

Honolulu, HI • On-site, Remote

$75K - $115K/yr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Overview
Lynker Corporation is seeking to hire three (3) Acousticians to support a contract with NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC), Protected Species Division (PSD). These are full-time positions that may be performed on-site or remotely, with anticipated travel in support of meetings, workshops, and field activities. The positions are anticipated to begin on September 30, 2026. Hiring for these positions will be contingent on contract award. Lynker will be operating under its FLOAT joint venture, a NOAA ProTech Fisheries 2.0 prime contract holder.
PIFSC PSD uses passive acoustic monitoring data to support cetacean population assessments and analysis of ocean soundscapes across the Pacific Islands Region. The tasks for these positions will support larger analysis efforts at PIFSC. Work will include analysis of datasets collected from stationary, drifting, moored, towed, and autonomous platforms to evaluate cetacean vocalizations, behavior, occurrence, and relationships to habitat and environmental conditions.
This Contract is Contingent on Contract Award.
Responsibilities
Tasks
The selected candidate will provide passive acoustic data analysis, processing, and data management support, including the following:
  • Conduct analyses of passive acoustic datasets to support detection, classification, and localization of cetaceans
  • Characterize cetacean vocalizations and evaluate behavior, occurrence, abundance, seasonality, and habitat relationships
  • Develop and validate automated detection and classification approaches, including call-level annotation and manual validation
  • Analyze datasets collected from multiple platforms, including:
    • Long-term stationary recorders
    • Towed hydrophone arrays
    • Drifting acoustic recorders
    • Autonomous systems (e.g., Seagliders)
  • Apply statistical and quantitative approaches to support stock assessments and ecological analyses
  • Support Seaglider and advanced acoustic analyses, including:
    • Classification of cetacean sounds to species where possible
    • Validation of automated classifiers through manual review
    • Application of sound propagation models using Python and cloud-based tools
  • Process acoustic datasets for analysis, including:
    • Conversion of raw data formats into usable files (e.g., WAV)
    • Debugging problematic data files
    • Performing quality assurance and quality control checks
  • Archive and manage datasets, including:
    • Storage on program and cloud servers
    • Preparation for submission to NCEI
    • Maintenance of dataset logs and issue tracking
  • Maintain and update acoustic metadata databases (e.g., TETHYS, Makara, NCEI), including uploading and quality-checking detection and classification data
  • Conduct quantitative soundscape analyses, including computation of ambient noise metrics and evaluation of trends across multiple temporal scales
  • Maintain logs of datasets analyzed, analytical methods, outputs, and issues encountered
  • Maintain analysis code and workflows in repositories such as NMFS GitHub Enterprise
  • Assist with preparation of technical reports, manuscripts, presentations, and data visualizations
  • Participate in meetings, workshops, and conferences to present progress and support collaboration
Deliverables
Deliverables shall include, but are not limited to:
  • Monthly progress reports summarizing accomplishments, issues encountered, travel and outcomes, and recommendations
  • Maintenance of logs documenting analyzed datasets, analysis methods and outputs, and data issues and resolutions
  • Maintenance of analysis code in publicly accessible repositories with appropriate documentation
  • Draft reports or manuscripts documenting analytical methods and findings, including associated metadata
  • Processed and archived datasets, including QA/QC documentation and updates to metadata systems

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in marine biology, oceanography, acoustics, fisheries science, or related field
  • Working knowledge of underwater acoustic theory and practice, including acoustic propagation, sound measurement, and standard signal processing techniques
  • Experience developing, testing, and validating automated detectors and classifiers for use on passive acoustic datasets
  • Experience processing acoustic data to extract soundscape and ambient noise measurements at hourly to yearly timescales.
  • Ability to design, execute, and interpret statistical analyses of animal abundance to evaluate patterns in occurrence or associations with habitat or fishery variables.
  • Prior experience drafting reports and presenting project results at scientific meetings
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and R programming languages, including MATLAB-based acoustic analysis software Triton.
  • Proficiency with passive acoustic metadata databases such as TETHYS and Makara, including organization of data for input, and query for extracting, evaluating, and using acoustic deployment and detection data stored within the databases.
  • Proficiency in use of open science practices in data analysis, including use of GitHub or other resources for maintaining and archiving analysis code
  • Proficiency with MS Office
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree or higher in marine biology, oceanography, acoustics, fisheries science, or related field
  • Experience with acoustic localization techniques, including evaluation of automated algorithms within the standard processing software PAMGUARD, and developing of novel processing and evaluation code.
Place of Performance
Work may be conducted on-site at PIFSC or remotely, depending on project needs and approval.
Travel
Travel is anticipated for participation in workshops, conferences, and working group meetings, as well as potential field or at-sea support activities.
Additional Requirements
  • Ability to manage large datasets and maintain detailed documentation of analyses and workflows
  • Ability to prepare technical reports and present findings
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required data access permissions, including signing Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) where applicable

About Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities - creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:
  • Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
  • Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
  • Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
  • Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
  • Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
  • Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.
Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
* This position is advertised through our joint venture, FISH and Lynker Ocean Alliance Team (FLOAT), a partnership between Lynker and Fisheries Immersed Sciences Hawaii (FISH) serving the NOAA ProTech Fisheries 2.0 IDIQ contracting vehicle.
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