APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 15, 2009
The Marine Mammal Center, a non-profit employer, is seeking candidates for the full-time position of STAFF VETERINARIAN. This is a supervisory position reporting to the Director of Veterinary Science.
The mission of The Center is to rescue, rehabilitate and release injured and sick marine mammals. The Center also conducts significant research and public education into health, disease and mortality of marine mammals. The staff veterinarian is responsible for the clinical care of marine mammals in rehabilitation, under supervision of the Director of Veterinary Science.
The candidate supervises and trains volunteers and visiting students in differential diagnosis, medical treatment, anesthesia, radiology, sample collection and processing, drug administration, gross necropsy, record keeping and animal husbandry. In addition to clinical care, the staff veterinarian must have the knowledge, interest, and ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, volunteers, husbandry and education staff. He/she must be able to communicate effectively before large and small gatherings, and work successfully on multidisciplinary teams to advance the mission of The Center.
For more information on this position click on the link below: http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/about_us/job_opps.asp
domingo, 18 de enero de 2009
Empleo: Florida!
Full Time Postdoctoral Research Associate (Ocean Health), Melbourne Beach, Florida
The HSWRI ocean health and marine vertebrate ecology programs are addressing potential impacts of environmental change and human development on marine and coastal wildlife along the eastern central Florida coast and Indian River Lagoon.
Species of interest include marine mammals, sea turtles, seabirds and fish, with an eye toward understanding potential links between human health and the state of marine and coastal ecosystems.
We seek a veterinarian with an interest in wildlife ecology and ecosystem health and training or experience in epidemiology, disease ecology or related discipline. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of two HSWRI senior scientists, one of which is an aquatic animal veterinarian. The position will involve interdisciplinary research in wildlife ecology and epidemiology of infectious and non-infectious diseases, including the evaluation of multi-decadal and multi-disciplinary databases on the ecology and health of marine and coastal animal populations along the eastern central Florida coast and Indian River Lagoon. Production of at least one collaborative manuscript suitable for peer-reviewed publication, related to work done at HSWRI, and presentation of findings in an HSWRI seminar are expected. Limited clinical oversight of experimental animals (fish) is expected, and the candidate will become a member of the HSWRI Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
Benefits: Appointments are initially for one year; one-year extensions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Salary Range: $32-42k and comprehensive benefits package.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated research experience is required.
- A demonstrated track record in publication of research results will be viewed favorably.
- The ability to work cooperatively is required.
- Excellent written and spoken English and communication skills are required.
- Interaction with the public; some work on holidays, weekends and after business hours.
- Degree Required: Must have a DVM or equivalent degree.
- An MS or PhD inepidemiology, disease ecology or related discipline is desired.
If you are interested in applying for this position, download the application form at: http://www.hswri.org/getInvolved/careers.cfm.
Complete it and email to hr@hswri.org, or mail it to:
Human Resources Department
Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute
2595 Ingraham Street
San Diego, CA 92109
If you would like to receive a hard copy of an application, please email hr@hswri.org or call
619-226-3870.
Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity and anequal opportunity employer with offices in California and Florida.
Eventos Internacionales: Hawaii!
First International Conference on Marine Mammal Protected Areas (ICMMPA)
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary will host the ICMMPA, March 30 - April 3, 2009, at the Grand Wailea Resort on the Island of Maui, Hawaii.
The conference is Co-sponsored by NOAA and Agencies and NGOs from several countries. It is an ambitious combination of presentations, panels, posters, workshops and training sessions, conceived by a steering committee of marine mammal and MPA experts from around the world. Its primary audience is intended to be MPA managers, policy-makers, educators and scientists, who work for (or in) the over 500 existing or proposed MPAs with significant marine mammal populations around the world. The primary goal is to share common challenges and solutions, and to foster networking (both formal and informal), between marine mammal MPAs which share populations and issues.
For further general information, see the event web site at www.ICMMPA.org or contact:
Pacific Rim Concepts LLC (Honolulu, Hawaii)
For information about submitting a poster presentation, relevant to the conference theme, contact:
Alecia.VanAtta@NOAA.gov (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Voluntariado: Islas Galápagos!
Voluntary Field Assistants Required: Galapagos Islands, 17th Feb - 13th May 2009
The project is an investigation into immune system ontogeny and the differential ability of the sexes to respond to infection in the Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki). Sea lions are well suited to studies of sexual selection because they are sexually dimorphic and live in crowded conditions that can lead to high levels of pathogen-driven mortality.
I'm using a combination of field challenge experiments and laboratory techniques to characterise how males and females combat infection. This research will contribute to my PhD and follows on from previous work carried out by my supervisor Karina Acevedo-Whitehouse.
Two field assistants are sought to help with the sampling of sea lion pups on the Galapagos Islands of San Cristobal and Santa Fe between 17th February and 13th May 2009. We will initially tag as many pups as possible from each island. Then we will recapture tagged pups as frequently as feasible and examine body condition, carry out an eye exam and take a blood sample. This process requires three people as the pups need to be restrained, data needs to be recorded and samples need to be processed on site. Blood samples and data will be further processed in the Galapagos Genetics Epidemiology and Pathology Laboratory in the evenings.
Some camping may be involved, so applicants must be comfortable working in remote environments with minimum conveniences. While food and accommodation are provided, volunteers will have to cover the cost of their flights.
Good candidates will have field experience in remote locations, an interest in evolutionary biology and functional Spanish. Veterinary field and lab experience would be useful but are not required. Priority will be given to Ecuadorian applicants.
If interested, please get in touch as soon as possible and to apply please include a CV and covering letter (paddy.brock@ioz.ac.uk).
Paddy Brock
Institute of Zoology
Zoological Society of London
Regent's Park
London NW1 4RY
Tel: 00 44 (0) 20 7449 6496
Email: paddy.brock@ioz.ac.uk http://www.zoo.cam.ac.uk/ioz/people/brock.htm
The Zoological Society of London is incorporated by Royal Charter Principal Office England. Company Number RC000749
Registered address: Regent's Park, London, England NW1 4RY
Registered Charity in England and Wales no. 208728.
The project is an investigation into immune system ontogeny and the differential ability of the sexes to respond to infection in the Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki). Sea lions are well suited to studies of sexual selection because they are sexually dimorphic and live in crowded conditions that can lead to high levels of pathogen-driven mortality.
I'm using a combination of field challenge experiments and laboratory techniques to characterise how males and females combat infection. This research will contribute to my PhD and follows on from previous work carried out by my supervisor Karina Acevedo-Whitehouse.
Two field assistants are sought to help with the sampling of sea lion pups on the Galapagos Islands of San Cristobal and Santa Fe between 17th February and 13th May 2009. We will initially tag as many pups as possible from each island. Then we will recapture tagged pups as frequently as feasible and examine body condition, carry out an eye exam and take a blood sample. This process requires three people as the pups need to be restrained, data needs to be recorded and samples need to be processed on site. Blood samples and data will be further processed in the Galapagos Genetics Epidemiology and Pathology Laboratory in the evenings.
Some camping may be involved, so applicants must be comfortable working in remote environments with minimum conveniences. While food and accommodation are provided, volunteers will have to cover the cost of their flights.
Good candidates will have field experience in remote locations, an interest in evolutionary biology and functional Spanish. Veterinary field and lab experience would be useful but are not required. Priority will be given to Ecuadorian applicants.
If interested, please get in touch as soon as possible and to apply please include a CV and covering letter (paddy.brock@ioz.ac.uk).
Paddy Brock
Institute of Zoology
Zoological Society of London
Regent's Park
London NW1 4RY
Tel: 00 44 (0) 20 7449 6496
Email: paddy.brock@ioz.ac.uk http://www.zoo.cam.ac.uk/ioz/people/brock.htm
The Zoological Society of London is incorporated by Royal Charter Principal Office England. Company Number RC000749
Registered address: Regent's Park, London, England NW1 4RY
Registered Charity in England and Wales no. 208728.
Actividades: Observadores Marinos!
Dear OCR Community and Friends,
Part of the US Navy mitigation agreements to protect marine mammals and turtles involves having their crews informed through their Marine Species Awareness Training program. This involves watching a two part video.
The first part is required of all Commanding Officers, Executive Officers, Observation Officers and Junior Observation Officers, Maritime Patrol Officers, Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) and helicopter mine crews. The second part (focused on species identification) is required of all “Watchstanders.”
You too can become MSAT certified by watching this video:
https://portal.navfac.navy.mil/portal/page/portal/navfac/navfac_ww_pp/navfac_hq_pp/navfac_env_pp/msat_training
Thanks to Jim Cummings of Acoustic Ecology for sending this in. His website has all manner of news and information on ocean noise issues. It can be found here: http://aeinews.org/
Michael Stocker, Director
Ocean Conservation Research
P.O. Box 559
Lagunitas, CA 94938
V. 415-488-0553
www.OCR.org
Part of the US Navy mitigation agreements to protect marine mammals and turtles involves having their crews informed through their Marine Species Awareness Training program. This involves watching a two part video.
The first part is required of all Commanding Officers, Executive Officers, Observation Officers and Junior Observation Officers, Maritime Patrol Officers, Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) and helicopter mine crews. The second part (focused on species identification) is required of all “Watchstanders.”
You too can become MSAT certified by watching this video:
https://portal.navfac.navy.mil/portal/page/portal/navfac/navfac_ww_pp/navfac_hq_pp/navfac_env_pp/msat_training
Thanks to Jim Cummings of Acoustic Ecology for sending this in. His website has all manner of news and information on ocean noise issues. It can be found here: http://aeinews.org/
Michael Stocker, Director
Ocean Conservation Research
P.O. Box 559
Lagunitas, CA 94938
V. 415-488-0553
www.OCR.org
Actividades: curso delfines y sirénidos en Belize!
Ecology, Behavior & Conservation of Manatees & Dolphins
A Unique Field Course in the Drowned Cayes, Belize May 30 - June 12, 2009 Register Early - space is limited to 24 students!
Instructors: Caryn Self-Sullivan, Ph.D.(1, 2) and Bruce A. Schulte, Ph.D. (1)
1. Department of Biology, Georgia Southern University.
2. President & Co-founder, Sirenian International.
Want to be a Marine Mammal Biologist? Want to be a Behavioral Ecologist? Here's your chance to join our research team for two intense weeks of total immersion into the world of Animal Behavior, Antillean manatees, bottlenose dolphins in Belize! Become totally immersed into island living, behavioral ecology and marine biology through lectures and learning activities, literature review, debate, projects, and field research. This unique field course combines an overview of the ecology, behavior, and conservation of sirenians and cetaceans with hands-on manatee & dolphin research in the Drowned Cayes, Belize.
Get out of the classroom! You'll spend 3-4 hours on the water each day learning about the environment as we explore a labyrinth of mangrove islands, seagrass beds, and coral patches searching for elusive manatees and charismatic dolphins. You'll collect behavioral and environmental data and learn about photo-id techniques; you'll develop a Fact Sheet or Activity Booklet about a related topic to be published by the Hugh Parkey Foundation for Marine Awareness & Education and/or Sirenian International.
Extra-curricular activities include diving or snorkeling at Turneffe Atoll, and exploring an ancient Maya City. This unique course has a work load equivalent to 4 university credit hours and is divided into 4 major components: lectures and learning activities (~1hour per day), independent reading and assignments (~2 hour per day), data collection in the field (~4 hours per day), project development (~1 hours per day) and debate/group discussion of reading materials (~1 hours per day).
Want credit towards your degree? No problem! Sign up for independent study with an advisor at your school and pay the appropriate fees. The course has 70 contact hours and is comparable to a 4 credit university course. Just have your advisor contact Dr. Self-Sullivan(cselfsullivan@georgiasouthern.edu) to discuss the requirements for credit. Remember, if you are interested in getting independent study credit for this course at your school, you must make arrangements IN ADVANCE with BOTH your advising faculty and the course instructor. Credit hour fees must be paid directly to your school and you must fulfill any Study Abroad requirementsat your school. For more information start here: http://www.sirenian.org/CourseSyllabus2009.html
Credit: The course is hosted by the Hugh Parkey Foundation for Marine Awareness & Education and Spanish Bay Conservation & Research Center as a non-credit course. The lecture and field lab hours are equivalent of a 4-credit hour academic course; instructor will work with your academic advisor if credit is desired.
Location: Hugh Parkey's Belize Adventure Lodge
extra-curricular activities include snorkeling/diving on the reef, and exploring an ancient Maya City.
Your Share of Costs: $2595 includes course materials, housing, meals, field trips, ground & water transfers fees.
DOES NOT include airfare, insurance, tips, or credit hours; students are required to have in place or purchase travel insurance equivalent to DAN Insurance, which costs $99/year.
Instructor Links:
Caryn Self-Sullivan http://www.sirenian.org/caryn.html,
Caryn Self Sullivan, Ph.D.
Department of Biology
202 Georgia Avenue,
P. O. Box 8042
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
30460-8042
Office: Biology 2202
BPhone: 912-478-7164
Fax: 912.478.0845
Sirenian International, Inc.
200 Stonewall Drive, Fredericksburg,
VA 22401
Email: caryns@sirenian.org
Mobile: +1.540.287.8207
Personal Fax: +1.540.242.9196
The mission of Sirenian International is to promote the long-term conservation of manatee and dugong populations and our shared aquatic habitats around the world through research, educational outreach, and capacity building. Please remember us when budgeting for your charitable donations. Adopt a Mermaid Ambassador or Donate online at http://www.sirenian.org.
Voluntariado: embárcate en un ferry!
JOB VACANCIES: Organisation: ORCA, Organisation Cetacea
Posts: Wildlife Education Officers (ferry-based)
Number of posts: Five
Closing date: 9 February 2009 (interviews start week beginning 16 February)
Website: http://www.orcaweb.org.uk/
JOB TITLES, LOCATION AND PAY
Five ORCA Wildlife Education Officers (WO´s) are required to work on three UK ferry routes operating throughout summer 2009. The posts are:
1. One WO required to work onboard DFDS Seaways Newcastle Amsterdam (Holland) ferry from 1st April - 30th September. Full-time contract. ?14,000 - ?5,000 per annum, pro rata (depending on experience). Food included onboard the ferry.
2. Two WO´s required to work onboard DFDS Seaways Harwich - Esbjerg (Denmark) ferry from 1st April - 30th September. Unsalaried, commission-based only, to be advised. Food included onboard the ferry.
3. Two WO´s required to work onboard Brittany Ferries Plymouth - Santander - Portsmouth ferry from 1st April - 30th October. Unsalaried, commission-based only, to be advised. Food included onboard the ferry.
Responsible to: ORCA and the relevant ferry company.
Hours: Two week shifts out of every four.
ORCA AND THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR WILDLIFE OFFICERS
ORCA is a whale and dolphin conservation charity that has been promoting wildlife watching and research onboard ferries since 1996, developing a network of whale and dolphin survey routes and educational platforms to raise awareness of the importance of the marine environment. ORCA has been working in partnership with DFDS Seaways and Brittany Ferries for several years, developing research, education and conservation projects. ORCA´s WO´s are at the very heart of the charity´s work, working with the general public to promote a sustainable future for whales, dolphins and marine habitats.
DETAILS OF THE POST
Each WO will aim to:
1. Provide an educational service that will encourage a better understanding of the living sea as an environment and resource, the ferry company and the importance of its partnership with ORCA.
2. Provide a new dimension to the entertainment available for both adult and child passengers. 3. Create significant additional publicity by alerting press and the public to this innovative resource, providing blog stories, and reporting any unusual wildlife encounters that will result. 4. Enhance the green credentials of the ferry company.
5.Promote membership of ORCA, donations, and sales of merchandise.
This will be achieved by offering the following opportunities available daily during all seasons:
1. Auditorium presentation: Enlivened and fun talks about whales, dolphins and seabirds, with a strong emphasis on audience participation. Three separate one hour presentations will be shown during each cruise.
2.Children´s story-telling and activities: An opportunity to enthral the younger generation with stories about the sea, and activities using recycled materials.
3. Wildlife watching (weather dependent): Assist the public with spotting, identifying and discussing the birds, whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals present on the route.
4.The Hands on Experience: The WO will provide a range of sea creatures for passengers to touch, pick up, and discuss. Bones, whale baleen, shells etc are an instant attraction to children. This pioneering idea for a ferry will be the ideal mobile presentation, luring people from around the ship and out on deck.
REQUIREMENTS
ORCA is keen to hear from candidates who can energise and enthuse the general public. Experience of sales, and a knowledge of the marine environment, particularly, whales, dolphins and/or seabirds, is considered an advantage. The post-holder should be confident of being able to work at sea and alone, and outside of normal working hours. Knowledge of the language of the destination country for each ferry (Danish, Dutch or Spanish) is considered an advantage, though not essential. Good English language and written skills are essential.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your CV with a covering letter describing why you are interested in the post of ORCA Wildlife Education Officer, and which ferry routes interest you, by email to:
Dylan Walker
Project Development Manager
ORCA - Organisation Cetacea
17 Embassy Court
Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 2PX
Tel: +44 (0)1273 739284
Email: dylan@orcaweb.org.uk
Web: http://www.orcaweb.org.uk/
Posts: Wildlife Education Officers (ferry-based)
Number of posts: Five
Closing date: 9 February 2009 (interviews start week beginning 16 February)
Website: http://www.orcaweb.org.uk/
JOB TITLES, LOCATION AND PAY
Five ORCA Wildlife Education Officers (WO´s) are required to work on three UK ferry routes operating throughout summer 2009. The posts are:
1. One WO required to work onboard DFDS Seaways Newcastle Amsterdam (Holland) ferry from 1st April - 30th September. Full-time contract. ?14,000 - ?5,000 per annum, pro rata (depending on experience). Food included onboard the ferry.
2. Two WO´s required to work onboard DFDS Seaways Harwich - Esbjerg (Denmark) ferry from 1st April - 30th September. Unsalaried, commission-based only, to be advised. Food included onboard the ferry.
3. Two WO´s required to work onboard Brittany Ferries Plymouth - Santander - Portsmouth ferry from 1st April - 30th October. Unsalaried, commission-based only, to be advised. Food included onboard the ferry.
Responsible to: ORCA and the relevant ferry company.
Hours: Two week shifts out of every four.
ORCA AND THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR WILDLIFE OFFICERS
ORCA is a whale and dolphin conservation charity that has been promoting wildlife watching and research onboard ferries since 1996, developing a network of whale and dolphin survey routes and educational platforms to raise awareness of the importance of the marine environment. ORCA has been working in partnership with DFDS Seaways and Brittany Ferries for several years, developing research, education and conservation projects. ORCA´s WO´s are at the very heart of the charity´s work, working with the general public to promote a sustainable future for whales, dolphins and marine habitats.
DETAILS OF THE POST
Each WO will aim to:
1. Provide an educational service that will encourage a better understanding of the living sea as an environment and resource, the ferry company and the importance of its partnership with ORCA.
2. Provide a new dimension to the entertainment available for both adult and child passengers. 3. Create significant additional publicity by alerting press and the public to this innovative resource, providing blog stories, and reporting any unusual wildlife encounters that will result. 4. Enhance the green credentials of the ferry company.
5.Promote membership of ORCA, donations, and sales of merchandise.
This will be achieved by offering the following opportunities available daily during all seasons:
1. Auditorium presentation: Enlivened and fun talks about whales, dolphins and seabirds, with a strong emphasis on audience participation. Three separate one hour presentations will be shown during each cruise.
2.Children´s story-telling and activities: An opportunity to enthral the younger generation with stories about the sea, and activities using recycled materials.
3. Wildlife watching (weather dependent): Assist the public with spotting, identifying and discussing the birds, whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals present on the route.
4.The Hands on Experience: The WO will provide a range of sea creatures for passengers to touch, pick up, and discuss. Bones, whale baleen, shells etc are an instant attraction to children. This pioneering idea for a ferry will be the ideal mobile presentation, luring people from around the ship and out on deck.
REQUIREMENTS
ORCA is keen to hear from candidates who can energise and enthuse the general public. Experience of sales, and a knowledge of the marine environment, particularly, whales, dolphins and/or seabirds, is considered an advantage. The post-holder should be confident of being able to work at sea and alone, and outside of normal working hours. Knowledge of the language of the destination country for each ferry (Danish, Dutch or Spanish) is considered an advantage, though not essential. Good English language and written skills are essential.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your CV with a covering letter describing why you are interested in the post of ORCA Wildlife Education Officer, and which ferry routes interest you, by email to:
Dylan Walker
Project Development Manager
ORCA - Organisation Cetacea
17 Embassy Court
Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 2PX
Tel: +44 (0)1273 739284
Email: dylan@orcaweb.org.uk
Web: http://www.orcaweb.org.uk/
Voluntariado: recuperación pinnípedos en California!
Harbor Seal and Pinniped Rehabilitation Internships
The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center in Crescent City, CA seeks applicants for two internships for Spring and Summer 2009. The Harbor Seal Internship starts April 2009 and the Pinniped Rehabilitation Internship starts July 2009. Start and end dates are flexible with the chosen interns.
This is an unpaid, volunteer position and chosen interns are responsible for travel to and from Crescent City. Housing may be provided for qualified applicants. A small stipend is provided for groceries, etc.
Description:
The internships are designed to give exceptional hands-on experience with stranded harbor seal pups and pinnipeds in a rehabilitation setting. Interns will work with Pacific harbor seal pups, Northern elephant seals and California sea lions. The interns will work closely with NMMC staff and volunteers in all aspects of stranding response; assessments, rescue, transport, rehabilitation, medical procedures, necropsy's, record keeping, education outreach and assigned research projects.
The internship is open to all applicants 21 years and older. Undergraduates, veterinary students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Internships for academic credit are the responsibility of the chosen intern. Interns must be willing to work long hours on a flexible and demanding schedule whic includes weekends and holidays. Interns should be in good physical health and have the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. Interns must be able to take direction and work amongst a diverse group of new and veteran volunteers.
Applying:
Interested individuals should send a cover letter indicating the spring or summer internship, a resume and three references to be considered. Applications must be received by March 1, 2009 and no applications will be considered after the deadline. No phone calls please. Send to:
Northcoast Marine Mammal Center
Attn: Internship Program
424 Howe Drive
Crescent City, CA 95531 or rescue@northcoastmmc.org subject: Internship www.northcoastmmc.org
jueves, 15 de enero de 2009
Voluntariado: WDCS Escocia!
Summer Residential Volunteers with the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society WDCS Wildlife Centre in Scotland is looking for 5 enthusiastic Summer Residential Volunteers.
WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, is the leading international charity dedicated solely to the worldwide conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Volunteering at the wildlife centre will provide you with a wide range of experience in interpretation, including guiding nature walks and boat trips; environmental education; shore and boat-based research into the residential population of bottlenose dolphins in the NE Scotland, including photo identification; event organisation; practical conservation on a nature reserve and customer service. This diversity of work will provide volunteers with a breadth of experience of working for an international conservation organisation and may also open doors to other opportunities within WDCS as it continues its development and growth.
Volunteers are provided with shared on site accommodation and a budget of ?30 per week for food. WDCS does not discriminate on the basis of race,colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin.
Candidate Requirements:
-Fluency in English.
-Must be 18 years or over
-Ability to work effectively alone or as part of a team
-Ability to work well under pressure.
-Effective communication with various audiences.
How to Apply:
To get a full job description and application pack, go to http://www2.wdcs.org/hych/volunteer/morayfirth.php or contact Laura Smith on laura.smith@wdcs.org or 01343 820 339
Please send completed application forms to Laura Smith at:
WDCS Wildlife Centre
Spey Bay
Fochabers
Moray
IV32
7PJ
CLOSING DATE 5pm 23rd January
Voluntariado: Florida!
Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is currently accepting applications for Research Interns for the Summer term.
DRC is a not-for-profit education and research facility, home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. DRC is located on Grassy Key, in the heart of the Florida Keys.
Internships at DRC are an exciting way to develop career skills as well as an opportunity to get "behind the scenes" to see how a marine mammal facility operates. Research interns participate in DRC's ongoing research projects, giving them broad exposure to a variety of research methodologies. Interns receive extensive on-the-job training in observing marine mammal behavior, collecting observational data, working with research equipment, and assisting with experimental research sessions.
Specific job duties include:
* Collecting observational behavioral data
* Preparing stimuli for experimental research sessions
* Assisting in setting up and tearing down equipment for experimental research sessions
* Operating video equipment
* Entering or scanning data into the computer for analysis
* General support of the facility through participation in the volunteer resource pool (facility maintenance, bird care, assisting with public programs, guest interactions, etc.)
Research studies can vary widely in nature and availability. For information on past or current research projects at DRC, please visit our website, at www.dolphins.org
Jaakkola, K., Fellner, W., Erb, L., Rodriguez, A. M., & Guarino, E.> (2005). Understanding the concept of numerically "less" by bottlenose> dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Journal of Comparative Psychology.
Internships require a minimum of a 16-week commitment, 40 hours per week. The internship is unpaid, and interns are responsible for providing their own housing. DRC will provide assistance in locating housing and/or matching up interns and volunteers desiring roommates.
Successful candidates will be ready and willing to learn, self-motivated, and flexible. Prior research experience is recommended but not required.
The deadline to apply is February 1st . To apply, download the application available at www.dolphins.org. Click "Help DRC", and then "Volunteer / Intern Opportunities". The application, and all associated materials (resume, transcript, and letters of recc.) must be mailed to DRC.
Emily Guarino
Admin. Director of Research
Dolphin Research Center
58901 Overseas Hwy.
Grassy Key, FL 33050
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