[MARMAM] Intern coordinator position - Dolphin Research

[Bruno Diaz Lopez]

Dear all,

The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI)  is a 
marine science centre dedicated to promoting the conservation of marine mammal 
species and their habitat through research and education. 

We are currently accepting applications for the following position:

INTERN COORDINATOR

This role involves assisting BDRI biologists in running research projects that 
focus on studying the impact of marine vessels on bottlenose dolphin behavior 
and the foraging ecology of the Eurasian otter. It presents a valuable 
opportunity to gain experience in field research and become an integral part of 
a dedicated research team. The intern coordinator will work in a friendly 
atmosphere and benefit from continuous guidance and support provided by our 
researchers: Dr. Bruno Diaz Lopez (Director), Dr. Severine Methion (staff and 
research manager), Ms. Olga Mosca, Ms. Nathalie Dunel Roig, and Ms. Joyce Neves 
(PhD candidates).

In addition, this position includes coordinating the activities of interns 
participating in our internship program. The intern coordinator will be 
responsible for assisting with the daily activities of interns and contributing 
to the institute's daily operations, both in the field and in the lab. Please 
note that this position is unpaid, but, in exchange, the intern coordinator 
will receive accommodation, equipment, logistics support, and continuous 
supervision from our team.

Key details:
Location: O Grove, North-western coast of Spain
Start Date: January 8th, 2024
End Date: August 31st, 2024

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Coordinate between BDRI's biologists and the interns.
- Managing the intern shared house and welcoming new interns onsite.
- Assisting in intern training of land-based surveys and lab work (e.g., 
photo-identification analysis, database entry, GIS, otter diet analysis, and 
more).
- Conducting land-based surveys of wild dolphins and otters.

Requirements:
- Background in biology, ecology, veterinary, or natural science, along with 
motivation, hard work ethics, and an interest in marine mammal research .
- Strong teamwork and leadership skills, as this position involves coordinating 
up to 10 interns at a time.
- Self-motivation, independence, and physical fitness to handle field and lab 
work.
- Proficiency in English (compulsory) and Spanish (desirable).

Additional Information:
This position provides the opportunity to develop a personal research project 
supervised by BDRI principal investigators (Dr. Bruno Diaz Lopez and Dr. 
Severine Methion). At BDRI, we are proud to supervise numerous student research 
projects every year and publish our findings in high-standard journals 
(). Being part of our team is therefore a great opportunity to contribute to 
>meaningful research and gain valuable experience. 

Work Schedule:
- Laboratory work days typically last 8 hours.
- Fieldwork typically exceed 4 hours and occur approximately 2 or 3 times per 
week.
- There will be two days off per week.
Please keep in mind that field work is weather-dependent, unpredictable, and 
changes seasonally.
This schedule information helps candidates better understand the time 
commitment and nature of the work involved in this internship opportunity.

Please note that this is an unpaid position, but accommodation in the intern 
shared house will be provided. Successful applicants will be responsible for 
their own expenses, including food and travel to and from the research center 
in O Grove, Galicia, Spain.

To apply:
Interested candidates should submit an application with the following:
- A one-page cover letter indicating your availability.
- A two-page resume detailing your training, experience, and relevant skills.
- Names and email addresses of at least one reference.
Please send these items as email attachments, in PDF format, to: 
interns...@thebdri.com 
Include "INTERN COORDINATOR" in your subject line.

If you are not a European citizen, please ensure you are authorized to legally 
stay in Europe for more than 3 months.

Deadline:
The application deadline is November 26th, 2023.

Interviews will be arranged for selected candidates in late November and we 
will finalize our candidate selection in early December.

For additional information about BDRI's research and conservation efforts, 
please visit our website at http://www.thebdri.com and feel free to explore our 
social media pages (@thebdri).

Best regards,

Séverine & Bruno 
The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI


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[MARMAM] Intern coordinator position - Dolphin Research

[bruno]

The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI) , is 
a marine science centre dedicated to promote the conservation of marine mammal 
species and their habitat through education and research. 

On behalf of the BDRI, I am pleased to announce that we are currently accepting 
applications for the following:

INTERN COORDINATOR 

This position is responsible for assisting the BDRI biologists in the running 
of the "Marine Mammals Research Project in Galician waters, Spain"  
 " and coordinating the interns 
participating in the project. 

Start Date: January 2017  

End Date: October 2017 (start and end dates could be flexible, lasting a 
minimum of 6 months)

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

*Assisting the BDRI's biologists in all phases of the research and 
organization.
*Coordinate between the BDRI's biologists and the interns - in charge of 
the intern shared house.
*Assisting the BDRI's biologists in intern basic training of land- and boat 
based surveys, photo ID studies, Database entry, Bioacoustical analysis, GIS, 
and more.
*Assisting the BDRI's biologists with all aspects of marine mammal 
stranding response, including live animal health assessment and triage, 
opportunistic public outreach, biological data collection, and sampling from 
dead stranded marine mammals.

Requirements:

- 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. The successful applicant is 
expected to have a BSc degree (or higher) and able to demonstrate previous 
experience in marine mammal research. 

- The preferred candidate should have a proven track record as a team player as 
the project will involve working closely with other participants but also must 
be able to supervise small groups of people as they will be coordinating up to 
9 interns. They must also be self-motivated with the drive and determination to 
work independently and responsibly. 

- Must be of good physical fitness, be able to lift/carry 35lbs (16 kg), walk 
long distances in difficult terrain, be comfortable on boats in 
nearshore/offshore waters, able to swim, and work in harsh weather conditions 
at times.

- The intern coordinator must be able to follow written and oral staff 
directions and protocols effectively. 

- The intern coordinator must be able to spend many hours on the water, on 
shore, and working in the lab. Laboratory work days typically last 6 hours and 
field days typically exceed four hours and occur approximately two-three times 
per week. There will be one/two days off per week. 

- Fluent in English.

Additional Information

This post brings the opportunity to be trained by the BDRI' researchers. This 
position is unpaid but accommodation in the intern shared house will be 
covered. Successful applicants will be responsible and their own expenses, 
including food and travelling to and from the research centre in O Grove, 
Galicia, Spain.


The project is based in O Grove, North-western coast of Spain and offers the 
participants the chance to work during many steps of the field research and 
data analysis. The main purpose of this program is to contribute towards a more 
detailed understanding of the ecology and behaviour of bottlenose dolphins and 
harbour porpoises, with a focus on ethology, social structure, habitat use, and 
communication. Furthermore, as the Galician coastline is known for frequent 
strandings of various marine mammals species, the BDRI is part of an important 
national network for rescue and data collection from these stranded animals. 


The intern coordinator is required to attend five days per week, which may 
include weekends and holidays. Since weather conditions are unpredictable, 
applicants with flexible daily schedules are preferred. The candidate should be 
prepared to perform in a variety of settings on any given day, including 
boat-based, laboratory, and strandings work. 

To apply:

Applicants must be authorized to legally remain in Europe for more than 3 
months if they are not European citizens. International applicants will be 
considered, but it is the responsibility of the applicant to acquire necessary 
visas and documentation. The internship position requires the commitment for 
the full session (at least 6 months, between January 2017 - October 2017). 

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 at least one reference.

Please send these items as e-mail attachments (PDF preferred) to: 
sever...@thebdri.com
Please specify BDRI INTERN COORDINATOR into your subject title.

For more information