The Namibian Dolphin Project (NDP) is looking for volunteers from September to November 2015 to help conduct cetacean research in Walvis Bay, Namibia.
Walvis Bay is home to two resident populations of dolphin; Heaviside’s and bottlenose, other cetacean species regularly occur in the bay but the majority of data concerns these two species. Volunteers are expected to work ~ 30 hours per week and will help conduct vessel-based cetacean surveys (1 per week), strandings surveys and land based bird surveys. The majority of time will also be spent in the office processing/analysing photo-ID and acoustic data, while manning the public education centre. Requirements: Applicants should be enrolled in, or hold, a bachelor’s degree, or have sufficient work experience in a related field (biology, zoology, oceanography, marine biology, environmental sciences, animal sciences, veterinary medicine, etc.). Volunteers must be experienced in MS Office, be self-motivated and responsible, able to work independently, have good organizational and communication skills and perform as part of a team. The position is a great opportunity for students or recent graduates to join dedicated scientists who are conducting cetacean research in a dynamic and poorly studied area. As part of this program, volunteers are extremely important members of the team and will be immersed in all aspects of the project. They will gain experience in a range of field and analytical techniques relevant to marine mammal research. To apply, please send a CV and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in volunteering with the NDP and your relevant experience and your dates of availability to Barry McGovern on [email protected]. Please include “NDP Volunteer” in the subject heading. Places are limited so preference will be given to volunteers who can commit to longer time periods. To cover accommodation, food and training costs, volunteers are asked to contribute GBP700 per month. Thanks, Barry McGovern Namibian Dolphin Project, Walvis Bay, Erongo, Namibia. +264 81 236 0858 www.namibiandolphinproject.com
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