Dolphin behaviour, society acoustics internships - Last call Spring Season
2015
Hi everyone,
On behalf of the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI), I am pleased to
announce that we are currently accepting internship applications for spring
term 2015 (a minimum of 60 days of participation) for our research project
along the North-western coast of the Iberian Pensinsula (Galician waters,
Spain).
Interns can expect to gain a solid foundation in cetaceans behavioural ecology
and sociobiology with a focus on dolphins ethology, habitat use and
communication. The BDRI offers the interns the chance to work during many steps
of the research. Your participation means that you will not only be observing
the studied animals at sea, but you will also be collecting different types of
scientific data, using various research methods, and helping on board the
research vessel in general. Furthermore, as the Galician coastline is known for
frequent strandings of various marine mammals species, the participants will be
a part of an important network for rescue and data collection from these
stranded animals. When back in the lab, you will participate in the
transcription of the collected data, with the database work, you will use
various softwares, perform photo-identification analysis, use of GIS and more.
Moreover, interns will also receive cross-training in different areas related
with the strandings (Response, Rescue, Necropsy and data collection).
As an internship, you will be encouraged to work hard and gain an insight of
what it is actually like to work as a marine mammal researcher. An academic
background in biology, veterinary or natural science, coupled with motivation,
willingness to work hard and interest in marine mammals research make the most
qualified individuals. Our centre understands the importance of giving the
participant the responsibilities and experience which give an insight and
reflect the ones of a true future job in the field of marine mammal science.
The BDRI is a private and self-funded centre, hence, there is no compensation
for the internship positions. The interships fee includes the accommodation in
an apartment, tuition and other expenses derived of your participation
(housing, use of equipment, field trips by car, use of research vessel).
Successful applicants will be responsible for their own transportation expenses
to and from the research centre (O Grove, Galicia, Spain). Internship start and
end dates are flexible but the position requires a minimum 8 weeks continuous
commitment sometime between February through November 30th.
The intern is required to complete a project and present a 10 minute
presentation at the end of their internship. Undergraduate and postgraduate
students could, as a part of one of BDRIs projects, present a personal research
project as their thesis work. In order to do so, this is requested within your
internship application. If the intern intends to receive academic credit,
he/she will be responsible for making all arrangements with their educational
institutions.
There is no deadline to apply. However, approved applications are accepted on a
first-come, first serve basis. Apply early! Positions are open until filled
(maximum 8 vacancies). Prior field research experience is recommended but not
required.
Please download the internships general information and application form at:
www.thebdri.com/resources/downloads/internships.pdfwww.thebdri.com/resources/downloads/applicationinternships.doc
Send the application form, resume, recommendation letters, and cover letter by
email to the email: info@thebdri.comFor more information about BDRI's research
and conservation work, please visit www.thebdri.com or our Facebook page.
See you on site!
Bruno Diaz LopezChief Biologist and DirectorBottlenose Dolphin Research
Institute (BDRI)Av. Beiramar 192, O Grove CP. 36980Pontevedra-Spaintel. 00 34
605 521441
www.thebdri.com
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