Available Internship: Photo-identification and population genetics of bottlenose dolphins in New Zealand.
I am currently seeking an experienced intern to work with, at the Molecular Ecology and Evolution Laboratory at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. The position entails assisting with the catalogue of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) from Northland waters and related fieldworks. The placement shall run for 6 to 9 weeks commencing 1st February 2006 (although a long-term assistant is preferred, short-term periods may be discussed). The position involves a variety of tasks including assisting during fieldwork trips (for photo-identification and biopsy sampling), sorting, labelling and data entry. The successful candidate should have photo-identification and boat handling experience and good motivation to collaborate with land-based tasks. The successful candidate should arrange their own accommodation in Auckland, living expenses and travel costs. Visas will be the responsibility of the candidate as well. There is no monetary compensation for this position. Ideally the candidate should have: Experience with marine mammal photo-identification Experience with boat handling Good English language skills - must be fluent both written and spoken Motivated and able to work well independently A team player with good communication skills Applicants should apply by mail to: GABRIELA DE TEZANOS PINTO at the following address. Please include a CV, intention letter and 2 references. Gabriela de Tezanos Pinto Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour Group School of Biological Sciences The University of Auckland Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand. More info about the project can be found at http://www.sbs.auckland.ac.nz/research/popgenevol/baker/projects/bottlenosedolp hins.htm Gabriela de Tezanos Pinto PhD Candidate Population Genetics & Evolution Lab The University of Auckland Private Bag 92019, Auckland New Zealand http://www.sbs.auckland.ac.nz/research/popgenevol/baker/gabriella.htm ·´¯`·.¸¸..><((((º>.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><((((º>`·.¸ ..¸<º))))><`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.<º))))><.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. <º))))><¸.·´¯`·.¸. ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through University of Auckland http://www.auckland.ac.nz/ _______________________________________________ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca http://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
