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Marine Mammal Research Internships (For a detailed description and more information, please see
our website at www.whalecenter.org/intern.htm) The Whale Center of New England,
located in Gloucester, MA, is a non-profit research organization involved with the
study of the behavior, ecology, and natural history of the whales and dolphins
found in the waters off of Massachusetts.
The Whale Center is also heavily involved with habitat conservation and
education programs. We are currently
looking to fill research internships for the summer (May 22-August 25) and fall
(August 21 – December 22) semester of 2006 and for the spring (January 29
- May 26) semester of 2007. Please note:
All positions are filled in the spring of each year. *Please note: We
are also accepting applications to fill one position for our spring 2006
session (January 30 – May 29, 2006).
Please contact Cara Pekarcik (information below) for more information. The Whale Center of
New England internship provides experience needed to further pursue fields in
marine biology and animal behavior. It
is our goal to provide college students and recent graduates with the
opportunity to collect valuable information important to the marine mammal
field and to see how this information is used in management and conservation
efforts in this area. Each internship
session offers different experiences in marine mammal science that will depend
on the season. These duties may include,
but are not limited to: extensive photo-identification and computer work
(training provided), field data collection aboard commercial whale watching vessels
and our 27’ research vessel Silver II, attendance at necropsies (whale
autopsies), marine mammal stranding response, harbor seal surveys and
attendance at conferences and meetings. Internship applicants should have the following: * A background in biology, zoology,
or related field * Some knowledge of research methods
and design * An ability to work, live and
communicate well with others * Enthusiasm and
dedication to work long days (sometimes 12 hours or more) in the field or lab * Completed their
freshmen year at the time of application In order to apply for an
internship: please send a resume, a cover letter detailing your
reason(s) for applying, one letter of reference, and an updated
transcript. Once your application has
been received, an interview will be arranged. In-person interviews are
preferred, necessitating travel to Gloucester, MA, during one of two weekends
in March 2006 (11th-12th & 18th-19th). All applications must be submitted by March 1, 2006. Applicants should note which semesters they
are applying for (a single application may enter an applicant into the pool for
more than one session, in case they are not selected for their first
choice). All positions are highly
competitive. Because of an increased
work calendar during the summer session, volunteer positions are also
available. Application materials and questions regarding the internship
should be directed to the intern coordinator: Cara Pekarcik The Whale Center of New England P.O. Box 159 Gloucester, MA 01930 978-281-6351 (office) 978-281-5666 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] |
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