[MARMAM] MARINE MAMMAL BOOKS AND REPRINTS SOUGHT
MARINEMAMMAL BOOKS AND REPRINTS SOUGHT ¡VIVAVaquita! (a non-profit organization) is seeking marinemammal books, reprints, monographs, and journals. Literature can be donated or we can purchasesets of books, reprints, and journals. We compile and then make the literature available to colleagues workingon marine mammals, getting it into hands where it will be actively used, and inthe process help to raise funds for research and conservation work on thevaquita (Phocoena sinus), the World’smost endangered marine mammal species. Donations are tax-deductible, and we maybe able to arrange pick-up of large libraries (and possibly even to providesome payment for more valuable items). We are interested in issues of Marine Mammal Science only from vol. 27 (2011)onwards. As you may haveheard, the global population of this species now numbers less than 50individuals and is decling at > 30%/year. We are currently collecting literature as part of our efforts to helpfund our education and public awareness work, in a last-ditch effort to avoidthe extinction of this species in the next couple of years! Visit our website at www.vivavaquita.orgfor more details. If you have any marinemammal literature you would be interested in donating or ‘selling’ to us,please contact Tom Jefferson at sclym...@aol.com. ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] 2017 Research Internships in Maui, Hawai‘i
Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF), based in Maui, Hawai‘i, is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting whales and other marine life through research, education, and conservation. Our researchers have studied whales and dolphins throughout the Pacific for over 30 years and currently conduct projects in Hawai‘i, Australia, and Ecuador. For more information about Pacific Whale Foundation and our research please visit www.pacificwhale.org *Commitment* PWF seeks performance-driven and dedicated individuals for long-term internships based out of our Maalaea, Maui offices. Interns are expected to be available on a full-time basis, including weekends as needed. *Responsibilities* Primary responsibilities are office-based and may include: - Photo-identification matching of whale flukes and/or dolphin dorsal fins; - Data entry and archival tasks; - Data processing and analysis; - General operational tasks. Additional responsibilities include field work: year-round boat surveys for odontocetes and marine debris, and, during the winter, land-based surveys for humpback whales using a theodolite. Interns must be able to spend many hours on the water and on shore in sometimes extreme weather conditions, including high temperatures, hiking into remote areas, and carrying heavy loads of equipment. Field days typically exceed eight hours and occur approximately 1-3 times per week. Each intern may be assigned to a specific project according to skill set and availability. Interns also assist staff with other projects, such as outreach events, as the need arises. *Requirements* - Be advanced undergraduates or recent graduates in biology or a related field (if you are seeking college/university credit please indicate so in your application); - Be available to volunteer on a full-time basis for the entire internship period and must be available for all field work; - Have a mature attitude towards research; - Be proficient with computers and data entry; specifically using PCs and the Microsoft Office suite of products; - Willingness to spend long hours in front of a computer doing repetitive tasks; - Have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and superior organizational skills; - Have the ability to work well both in a team and independently; - Have the ability to admit to mistakes; - Be adaptable and a fast-learner; - Be able to collect data in a detail-oriented manner; - Have experience collecting data in the field; - Speak, read and write English fluently; - Must be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized remain in Hawai’i for the internship period. International applicants will be considered, but it is the responsibility of the applicant to acquire necessary visas and documentation. *Compensation* There is no financial compensation for these positions and no housing is provided. Interns are responsible for their own travel and living expenses. There is public transportation available on the island. *Application process* Interested candidates should submit an application with the following: - A cover letter including your availability, i.e. preferred time period (1 page only); - A resume describing training, experience and relevant skills (2 pages only); - Names and contact information of three references. Please specify in your cover letter which internship period you are applying for. *Season* *Internship Period* *Application Deadline* Winter-Spring January 1 – April 30 September 30 Summer May 1 – August 31 February 28 Fall September 1 – December 31 June 30 Please send these items as e-mail attachments (PDF preferred) to resea...@pacificwhale.org - No phone calls or drop-ins, please! Mahalo, *Research Department* Pacific Whale Foundation 300 Ma'alaea Rd., Suite 211 Wailuku, HI 96793, USA Phone: +1 808-856-8338 Email: resea...@pacificwhale.org Website: www.pacificwhale.org -- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mail transmission and any accompanying attachments contain information belonging to the sender which may be confidential and legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom this electronic mail transmission was sent as indicated above. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of the information contained in this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this transmission and all attachments. Thank you! ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] PhD position in Bielefeld University, Germany (Prof. Dr. Oliver Krüger)
PhD-Position A PhD position to study animal personalities and the ensuing consequences at the individual and population level in Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki) is available in the Department of Animal Behaviour at Bielefeld University from July 1st 2017 or soon thereafter. The position is available for three years and is funded by Departmental funds with an initial six-month tax-free stipend of 1000 €, followed by 30 months of an E13/50% position with a gross salary of ca. 1300 € per month. We seek a bright and highly motivated student who has a proven record of field experience studying wild animals. A very good Master degree or equivalent in a relevant topic (e.g. animal behaviour, behavioural ecology, population ecology, evolutionary ecology) is expected. The ideal candidate will be able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, will have experience with both statistics and genetic techniques and, in addition to excellent spoken and written English, will be able to speak Spanish. The study will take place on Caamaño, a small islet in the Galapagos archipelago. We have studied Galapagos sea lions there since 2003 and most sea lions are individually marked (www.uni-bielefeld.de/biologie/animalbehaviour/trillmich/sealions.html). Field seasons on Caamaño last from September-December and February-March each year. Caamaño is a small island and there are no facilities at all, so an ability to work in truly primitive conditions is essential. The successful candidate will be based at the Department of Animal Behaviour at Bielefeld University (www.uni-bielefeld.de/biologie/animalbehaviour/home.html) and will be supervised by Oliver Krüger, Fritz Trillmich and Joe Hoffman. The department is the oldest of its kind in Germany and currently hosts five principal investigators, five postdocs and fifteen PhD students. It offers a stimulating international environment and an excellent research infrastructure including a brand new molecular laboratory. The working language of the Department is English. Together with the Evolution and Animal Ecology research groups housed in the same building, there are some 50 scientists and PhD students from over ten different countries working on related topics in behaviour, ecology and evolution. Bielefeld is a city of 325,000 inhabitants with all expected amenities and easy access to the Teutoburger Wald for hiking and other outdoor pursuits. It offers a high standard of living and is well connected to most major European cities. To apply for the position, please provide: (i) a letter of motivation including a 1-2-page statement of your research experience; (ii) a CV including publication list; (iii) names and contact details of three referees willing to write confidential letters of recommendation. All materials should be emailed as a single PDF file to: oliver.krue...@uni-bielefeld.de. The application deadline is March 5th 2017 and interviews will take place shortly thereafter. The preferred start date is July 1st 2017 but is flexible and will depend on the timeframe of the most qualified applicant. For further information, please see http://www.uni-bielefeld.de/biologie/animalbehaviou /home.html or contact Stephanie Kalberer via email (stephanie.kalbe...@uni-bielefeld.de) with any informal inquiries. The University of Bielefeld is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from women and handicapped people. Given equal suitability, qualifications and professional achievement, women and handicapped people will be given preference, unless particular circumstances apply. ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Course/Internship on Cetacean Research in Bahia de los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico
Hola! The Cetacean Observation Program PROCETUS, located in Baja California, Mexico is offering its second course/internship on monitoring cetaceans in Bahia de los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico. This course is directed to students or anyone interested in learning more about whales and/or want to gain valuable research experience on the field. This one-week course includes 6 days of boat surveys. Each survey consisting of 6 to 8 boat hours along the Canal de Ballenas in Bahia de los Angeles. Each day, students/interns will learn photo-id research, sampling techniques, behavioral observations and GIS mapping. Although students cannot obtain academic credit with this course, we encourage students to talk to their teachers in order to take this course as an independent study. Interns will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course, if required. *Dates* June 3rd - 10th, 2017 * Please let us know if the dates don't work for you so we can try to make arrangements. * Fee* 850 USD *The fee includes* · Transportation to/from Bahia de los Angeles from/to San Diego/Tijuana (11-12 hour drive). · Accommodation at local Hotel. · All meals. · Field work: boat surveys. *The fee does not include * · Travel to San Diego or Tijuana · Travel insurance · Expenses incurred before/after the course · Spending money For more information visit: https://www.procetus.org/single-post/2017/01/30/ Cetacean-Research-CourseInternship-in-Baja-California-Mexico Contact us if you want to save your spot or if you have any questions: urru...@procetus.org Regards, PROCETUS ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
