Vacancy
Doug Cartlidge
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Friday Harbor Laboratories will be offering a research apprenticeship in
Field Methods in Marine Mammalogy in Spring Quarter of 2003 (March 31-June
7). This will be a 15 quarter credit class open to undergraduates or
post-baccalaureates from any institution for a small team of students.
Applications are due January 15, but early application is encouraged.
Each student will receive $2500 to defray program costs (tuition and room
and board).
This team will employ a variety of observational data collection and
analysis methods, hardware, and software used in marine mammalogy to study
killer whales and other species in the waters around the San Juan Islands.
Students will use transect and mark-recapture techniques to estimate
distribution and abundance. Focal individual sampling methods will be used
for quantitative studies of behavior. Photo-identification will be used to
study social organization as reflected by association patterns.
Theodolite tracking will be used to quantify movement patterns. Acoustical
recordings will be used to study communication, echolocation, and effects
of noise. Habitat will be described using hydro-acoustics and other
environmental monitoring technology. Enrollment limited to 5 students.
For additional information about the course contact David Bain at
db...@u.washington.edu
See http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/apprentice03.html for application
information and more details.
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Doug Cartlidge
Executive Director
European Cetacean Organisation
England
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Common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand
BACKGROUND
Volunteer research assistants are required to assist with a study concerning
the behavioural ecology of the common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and their
interactions with tourism operations in New Zealand.
I am looking for enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers with a background in
marine biology and/or animal behaviour to assist me during part of the
upcoming field season (January 2003 to June 2003). This would be a perfect
opportunity to get some hands-on experience, should you be thinking of
pursuing a postgraduate degree in marine mammal research.
FIELDWORK
Field work will primarily consist of offshore vessel-based surveys aboard a
5.5m, 90 hp research rib and a 20m tour vessel. Data will be collected on
pod size, location, movement patterns and behavioral states during focal
group follows. Variables whose effect on the dolphins behaviour will be
assessed include boat traffic and the actions of tourists swimming with the
dolphins. Besides assisting with data collection, volunteers may also be
expected to help with boat maintenance, data entry, and photo-identification
analysis.
APPLICANTS MUST
...feel confident in a small open boat several miles from the nearest
coastline in moderate sea conditions and not mind getting wet
...be able to swim
...be a self-starter who can work independently within minimal supervision
...have a strong interest in marine mammal research and conservation
...be enthusiastic and dedicated about their work and be good team players
...be available for a period of 4-6 weeks during the period January 1st
2003 - May 31st 2003.
...be able to finance their own travel to New Zealand and pay for their own
accommodation during their stay. Unfortunately, this study is operated on an
extremely tight budget, and I will not be able to give volunteers any kind
of financial reimbursements for their assistance.
APPLICANTS SHOULD
...have some basic boating experience
...have good English language skills
...have a strong academic background in mammalogy, animal behaviour and/or
marine biology
...Applicants who hold or are currently enrolled in a biological degree or a
related discipline will be preferred.
APPLICATIONS
Applications should be made BY MAIL to
Karen Stockin
Coastal Marine Research Group
Massey University
Quad B Building
Private Bag 102 904
Albany Campus
North Shore MSC
Auckland
New Zealand
Please include....
* A current curriculum vitae
* A letter of recommendation from a present/former academic supervisor
* A statement of purpose (Why you are interested in the position and what
you hope to get out of it)
* A period of time during which you would be available for at least for 4
weeks.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 7th 2003
Further questions or queries can be made to K.A.S...@massey.ac.nz
<mailto:K.A.S...@massey.ac.nz>
Regards
Karen
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Karen A. Stockin
Ph.D. Candidate
Coastal Marine Research Group
Massey University
Private Bag 102 904
Albany Campus
North Shore MSC
Auckland
New Zealand