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DOLPHIN
PHOTO-IDENTIFICATION INTERNSHIP The Marine Mammal
Research Program (MMRP) is currently accepting applications for Research
Interns for the
Spring/Summer 2006 semester (mid-February, 2006 - July 31, 2006). The MMRP is located
on of the studies can vary
widely in nature and availability. For information on past or current research
projects at MMRP, please visit
our website, at http://www.tamug.tamu.edu/mmrp/ Internships at MMRP
represent an opportunity to get "behind the scenes" to see how a marine
mammal facility operates. It offers an
excellent opportunity for motivated individuals to participate in MMRP's
ongoing research projects and to obtain laboratory training
in photo-identification methodology and analysis under the mentorship of experienced
marine mammal researchers. In
addition, educational opportunities are available, such as informal journal
article reviews and the development of personal
learning objectives. Successful
applicants will be primarily responsible for assisting with lab-based
photo-identification tasks. Other responsibilities may include but are
not limited to data entry into the computer for analysis, library research, and
involvement in special projects. This coming year,
we will not be engaged in gathering data from vessels, although some limited
shore-based work with bottlenose dolphin position
information may be possible. Therefore, please be advised that this is
primarily an intensive laboratory-analysis experience with
marine mammals. Internships require
a minimum of a 12-week commitment (16-20 weeks is preferable), 40 hours per
week. Starting and ending
dates are flexible. There is no compensation for this internship position and
successful applicants will be responsible for
their living and transportation expenses during the time of the internship.
Successful candidate will also be responsible for
providing their own housing. However, MMRP will provide assistance in locating
housing and/or matching up interns desiring
roommates. * Qualifications
required: - Must have basic
computer proficiency; Microsoft Access literacy preferred - Successful
candidates will be ready and willing to learn, self-motivated, and
flexible. - Prior research
experience is recommended, but not required. * The deadline for application is 16
January, 2006, and must
contain the following: 1. Curriculum vitae, or
"resumé", 2. Letter of intent, which clearly
spells out what you would wish to accomplish with the internship, 3. Two letters of reference, from professors
or research supervisors who are familiar with your scholarship, research skills and work habits, 4. A letter listing classes taken
and grades obtained. An official transcript is not necessary, but a copy is
appreciated. Please send the above materials to : Marine Mammal Research Program, Attn. Internship Coordinator, 4700 Ave. U, Bldg. # 303, Interested applicants should
correspond to: Dr. Gwenael Beauplet Marine Mammal Research
Program 4700 Avenue U, Bldg
#303, Galveston, TX 77551, USA |
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