DESCRIPTION The Benioff Ocean Initiative (boi.ucsb.edu) is a unique endeavor at the University of California, Santa Barbara that leverages marine science and technology to solve pervasive ocean problems. Benioff Ocean Initiative researchers specialize in marine science, ecology, and technology and are dedicated to innovating ways to translate university-powered research into tangible solutions to problems that affect ocean ecosystems and human communities. The Benioff Ocean Initiative seeks an Assistant Specialist to support an ongoing effort to reduce the risk of vessel collisions with endangered whales off the coast of California. The person appointed will work closely with senior investigators and specialists from the Benioff Ocean Initiative and collaborating institutions to dev

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