[MARMAM] Scientific Research Internship in Spain

[Bruno Diaz Lopez]

Scientific Research Internship in Spain - BDRI 2018

The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI offers opportunities for 
students and recent graduates to acquire multidisciplinary work experience in 
cetacean research in Galicia (North-western coast of Spain). An incredible 
diversity of cetaceans is present in these waters. In 2017, the BDRI team had 
the opportunity to study bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises, Risso’s 
dolphins, common dolphins, striped dolphins, pilot whales, killer whales, sperm 
whales, beaked whales, humpback whales, minke whales, sei whales, fin whales, 
and even blue whales! And the exciting part is that it is yet to be discovered!

During the internship period students will be working side by side with the 
chief biologist, and other experienced researchers. With state-of-the-art 
facilities and equipment, students will be trained to participate with multiple 
research projects involving a combination of boat-based surveys onboard 
research vessels, land-based observations, laboratory work 
(photo-identification, GIS, bioacoustics, diet analysis, diving behaviour, 
video analysis, database work, etc), and strandings (response, rescue, 
necropsy, and data collection). 
 
The BDRI is a very international environment, and the everyday working language 
is English. Laboratory work days typically last six hours and field days 
typically exceed seven hours and occur several times per week (weather 
dependent). There will be two days off per week.

Internship start and end dates are flexible but the position requires a minimum 
of 30 days continuous commitment sometime between 8th January 2018 through to 
end November 2018. 

The BDRI is a private and self-funded centre, hence, this internship requires a 
monetary contribution which is used to off-set the cost of accommodation in an 
apartment, training, use of research equipment, facilities and research 
vessels, and other expenses (access to wifi in the apartment, kitchen utensils, 
electricity, taxes, etc). Successful applicants will be responsible for their 
own transportation expenses to and from the research centre (O Grove, Galicia, 
Spain).

Interested candidates should submit an application with the following:
  - A cover letter including your availability;
  - A resume describing training, experience and relevant skills;
  - BDRI's application form, you can download the file from 


Please send these items as e-mail attachments (PDF preferred) to: 
sever...@thebdri.com

Approved applications are accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. 
Positions are open until filled.

For more information about BDRI's research projects, please visit 
 or our Facebook page.

Scientific articles published by the BDRI in 2017:

- Díaz López, B., López, A., Methion, S., & Covelo, P. (2017). Infanticide 
attacks and associated epimeletic behaviour in free-ranging common bottlenose 
dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Journal of the Marine Biological Association of 
the United Kingdom, 1-9. doi:10.1017/S0025315417001266
-  Diaz Lopez B. and Methion S., 2017. The impact of shellfish farming on 
common bottlenose dolphins’ use of habitat. Marine Biology 164: 83.
- Díaz López, B., Grandcourt, E., Methion, S., Das, H., Bugla, I., Al Hameli, 
M., Al Hameri, H., Abdulla, M; Al Blooshi, A; Al Dhaheri, S.(2017). The 
distribution, abundance and group dynamics of Indian Ocean humpback dolphins 
(Sousa plumbea) in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (UAE). Journal of the Marine 
Biological Association of the United Kingdom, 1-9. doi:10.1017/S0025315417001205
- Diaz Lopez B., 2017. Temporal variability of predator presence around a fin 
fish farm in the North-western Mediterranean Sea. Marine Ecology 38(1), e12378.

Best regards, and see you in Galicia!

Bruno Díaz López
Chief biologist and Director
The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI
Avenida Beiramar 192, O Grove 36980, Spain
www.thebdri.com
0034 684 248552


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[MARMAM] Research assistants needed in Exmouth, Western Australia (working with tropical dolphins)

[Rebecca Haughey]

Seeking experienced field assistants for research on tropical dolphins around 
Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia

Fieldwork dates:



Commences 1st April 2018 - 25thth September 2018

Application deadline:



Wednesday 31st January 2018

Project title:



Ecology and conservation biology of the Indo Pacific bottlenose dolphin 
(Tursiops aduncus) in the North West Cape, Western Australia


Institution:
Cetacean Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution Lab (CEBEL); Flinders University; 
South Australia www.cebel.org.au

[MARMAM] Job Announcement: Marine Mammal Biologist with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

[Panike, Anna]

Working Title: OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST I - FWC - 77907128
Position Number: 77907128
Salary:  $13 per hour, 40 hrs/wk
Posting Closing Date: 01/03/2018
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)
Section: Wildlife Research/Marine Mammals
Location:  Marine Mammal Pathobiology Lab - St. Petersburg, FL

Job Description
The successful candidate will assist in the coordination of salvage and 
recovery of marine mammal carcasses for the Marine Mammal Pathobiology 
Laboratory (MMPL)/Northwest field station (Northwest region: coastal and inland 
waterways of Manatee County to Escambia County).  This is a 40 hour per week 
position which includes one weekend day and some holidays in rotation with 
other MMPL staff members for the purpose of responding to marine mammal 
emergencies as needed or assigned.  Incumbent will be expected to respond to 
marine mammal strandings outside of normal work schedule as needed or assigned. 
Duties include but are not limited to:

  *   Serve as member of FWC's manatee necropsy team conducting field and 
laboratory necropsies on marine mammals, record observations and complete 
associated necropsy reports.
  *   Responsible for carcass disposal, and cleaning of equipment and 
instruments.
  *   Assist in marine mammal rescue and transport operations in the Northwest 
region and assist with marine mammal rescue and capture operations away from 
designated area as needed.
  *   Assist with repairs and maintenance of MMPL laboratory and field 
equipment.
  *   Assist with purchasing supplies and restocking laboratory and field 
consumables.
  *   Maintain fixed and frozen tissue inventories.
  *   Participate with priority program monitoring efforts as assigned, which 
may include aerial surveys, genetics sampling, and photo identification.
  *   Oversee cleaning and preparing of full and partial marine mammal 
skeletons as assigned, and manage the manatee bone loan inventory and 
documentation, including verifying the current status of loan agreements and 
reporting any discrepancies to the MMPL administrator.
 Minimum Requirements
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in 
one of the biological sciences
 Preferred Experience
Applicants having live and dead marine mammal stranding/necropsy experience may 
be given preference.
 Desired Knowledge, Skill(s), and Abilities

  *   Knowledge of the Florida Manatee Recovery Plan and state and federal 
legislation protecting manatees
  *   Knowledge of methods of data collection and principles and techniques of 
research and analysis
  *   Knowledge of marine mammal anatomy and necropsy techniques
  *   Knowledge of digital SLR cameras, filters, and lenses
  *   Knowledge of marine mammal capture, handling, and transport techniques
  *   Able to trailer flatbeds/utility trailers, and watercraft vessels up to 
26' in length
  *   Able to safely operate watercraft vessels 26' in length and smaller
  *   Be capable of daily manual labor requiring handling of heavy and sharp 
objects and working under unpleasant conditions
  *   Must be physically fit, able to vertically lift at least 75 lbs, and be 
able to swim sufficiently to save oneself
  *   Able to conduct fieldwork in all weather conditions
  *   Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  *   Be comfortable speaking to the public
  *   Possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Florida driver's license 
within a month of employment

Applicants are required to submit a complete, up-to-date, State of Florida 
Application Form electronically in People First, by midnight on the closing 
date listed. Go to: https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com (enter 77907128 in the 
keyword search field). Additionally, applicants are required to complete the 
additional application questions and are encouraged to attach a cover letter, 
resume and three references with their People First application by the closing 
date. Further supporting documentation may be submitted in People First, but do 
not replace the requirement for a completed State of Florida application form.

WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT?  Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is a 
temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short 
term or intermittent tasks. OPS employees do not fill established positions and 
may not be assigned the duties of any vacant authorized position. OPS employees 
are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes 
to work assignment, and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or 
designee.

WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

  *   State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan - mandatory
  *   Workers' Compensation - mandatory
  *   Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory
  *   Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility 
requirements. Consult with People First or the servicing Human Resource Of