February – May 2015 (3-4 months; start/end dates are flexible) The Alabama Marine Mammal Stranding Network (ALMMSN), located at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) in Dauphin Island, AL, is recruiting two highly motivated interns to assist with cetacean stranding response in coastal Alabama waters. ALMMSN is a cooperative regional stranding network partner, and works in conjunction with NOAAs NMFS and USFWS to respond to dolphin, whale and manatee strandings. The primary goal of ALMMSN is to enhance reporting and response efforts for marine mammal strandings in order to ensure collection of consistent, high-quality data which are used to evaluate causes of strandings and/or death. This internship is a physically demanding position, as field response and necropsy events often occur on long days in a variety of weather conditions. Interns will gain useful skills and experience in the fields of marine biology and marine mammalogy. Daily duties include: Field stranding response, data collection, data management, participation in necropsy events, sample handling, operation of trucks and trailers, and equipment maintenance. Interns will also have the opportunity to assist DISL Manatee Sighting Network staff with projects including data entry, sonic and radio telemetry, and photo-identification to gain a broader set of skills. Qualification requirements: Interest in marine mammal biology, physiology and anatomy; student or recent graduate of a biology/marine biology, marine science, oceanography, zoology or related program; valid driver’s license and clean driving record; 18 years or older; physically fit, able to lift at least 50 lbs and strong swimmer; ability to endure unpleasant field conditions including temperatures between 30°F-100°F, rain, humidity and biting insects; knowledge of digital SLR cameras and lenses; ability to work at least 24 hrs/week including one weekend day per week (nights and holidays may be required as necessary with fieldwork). This position is unpaid and interns are responsible for providing their own housing and transport to DISL. Assistance finding housing can be provided. Interested applicants must send a cover letter, CV and dates of availability to [email protected] before January 15, 2015 to be considered. More information about ALMMSN and the Marine Ecosystem Response Laboratory can be found at almmsn.disl.org/ and disl.org/faculty_staff/1?section=projects or by contacting Noel Wingers at [email protected].
Posted on: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 19:56:12 +0000
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