The Savannah State University Dolphin Sciences Laboratory (SSUDS lab) is
accepting applications for Summer 2015 interns. There are 2-3 positions
available. Application deadline is March 1st.
The SSUDS lab is located adjacent to the marsh on the campus of Savannah State
University in coastal Georgia. The SSUDS lab and Dr. Tara Cox study spatial
ecology and conservation biology of long-lived marine vertebrates, marine and
coastal policy and management, and human interactions with marine mammals.
Current projects include: Human-interaction behaviors (particularly begging),
stock structure and abundance estimates, and diet of common bottlenose dolphins.
Interns will support graduate research on common bottlenose dolphins living in
the local waterways.
Dates: May 11th - Aug 1st (Start and end dates are flexible)
Location: Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia
Time: Interns are expected to commit full time (40 hours per week) and their
time will be split between lab and field work.
Lab duties include: photo-identification, data entry and double
checking
Field duties: assisting with small boat-based photo-identification surveys
including sighting dolphins, data recording, photography, and environmental
measurements
Qualifications:
* Minimum age of 18 years old
* Currently or recently enrolled in a college-level program in marine
biology, biology, zoology, or related field
* Strong interest in marine mammals, the environment, and conservation
* Computer proficiency, especially MS Office
* Enthusiastic, attentive to detail, responsible, and dedicated
* Works well in a team environment as well as individually
* Ability to work long days in the hot sun on a small boat
To apply please submit the following via email with the subject "SSUDS
Internship" to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> :
* A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position, how
the experience will help you meet your long-term goals, and your dates of
availability.
* A resume (or curriculum vitae) describing your relevant training and
experience.
* Current academic transcripts (unofficial are sufficient).
* Names and contact information for two references.
This position is unpaid, and interns are responsible for providing their own
housing and transport to Savannah, GA.
This is a great opportunity to work with scientists and graduate students in
the field and lab while gaining experience with photo-identification and
boat-based marine mammal surveys. Savannah State University offers a Master of
Science in Marine Sciences; thus, successful interns may have future
opportunities for graduate study in the SSUDS lab. For more information about
Marine Sciences at SSU please visit:
http://www.savannahstate.edu/cost/nat-science/marine-sci.shtml
Robin Perrtree
SSUDS Lab Manager
Marine Sciences Technician
Savannah State University
Savannah, Georgia
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