Provided by the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
For those aspiring to be marine mammal biologists or researchers, having a general educational background in biology, chemistry, ecology, fish biology, zoology, and conservation courses is crucial. Also, taking courses in statistics is important for future researchers. Gaining experience in the lab and field and volunteering with either veterinarians, aquariums or zoos, wildlife resource centers, or wildlife rehabilitation centers may also provide important background skills.
Paid Jobs
Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies Senior Marine Biologist or Ecologist
Job Description
Seeking leader for long term demographic study of North Atlantic right whales in Cape Cod Bay. Responsibilities include strengthening existing program and developing new initiatives; supervising staff; disseminating results, writing research proposals and managing existing grants.
Education
Doctoral degree and at least 5 years of comparable research and project management experience
Last updated 5/18/2010
Volunteer Positions
Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies: Cape Cod Bay Monitoring Program Citizen Scientists
Seeking volunteers to visit dock sites in Truro, Provincetown, Wellfleet, and Barnstable to inspect the area for invasive species.
Last updated 5/18/2010
Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies: Humpback Research Program
Seeking individuals to scan documents into computer and update database. No experience necessary but should have computer skills.
Last updated 5/18/2010
Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies: Right Whale Habitat Studies Program
Unify databases to extract evidence of climate change and impacts of fisheries management regimes, learn about natural oscillations in Cape Cod Bay ecosystems, and look at historical trends in right whale abundance and distribution. Must have strong organizational skills.
Last updated 5/18/2010
2012 Bottlenose dolphin research assistant, Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, New Quay, Wales, UK
Job Description
Raise awareness of the local marine environment through research and education. Also, through boat-based and land-based surveys, monitor bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise and Atlantic grey seal populations, with a focus on the photo-identification of the semi-resident population of bottlenose dolphins in the Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Education
Undergraduates and postgraduates welcome.
Prior Experience
Must have an interest in wildlife and conservation; must be positive, reliable, conscientious and mature; have the ability to work as part of a small team; must be self-motivated with an ability to work unsupervised; must be adaptable and patient; must have excellent communication skills and confidence in dealing witht he public both face to face and over the telephone; must be fluent in English; and must be willing to ask for help if unsure and admit mistakes.
Volunteer positions available with trained California sea lions at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
Job Description
Conduct research and attend training programs for developing a career working with animals, where one can learn technical skills to help compete to get a job in the marine mammal industry.
Last updated September 2008
Internships
The Neural & Cognitive Plasticity laboratory at the University at Buffalo, SUNY, in Western New York – for college seniors
Job Description
Program is looking for students to undertake research towards an M.S. degree in Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior in one of the following areas: song learning and adaptation by humpback whales; auditory distance estimation by cetaceans and songbirds; auditory scene analysis and source localization within song choruses; auditory perceptual learning in underwater echolocation; development of biomimetic sound production and reception technologies; and real-time acoustic monitoring and analysis of cetacean vocal behavior.
Education
These projects require a strong background in acoustics, pyschology, engineering or computer science.
Intern positions available with trained California sea lions at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
Job Description
Spend a day or several weeks working at the facility with the animals and staff in hands-on experience.
Sperm Whales Internship, Andenes, Norway
Job Description
The project focuses on the social structure and movements of male sperm whales in North Norwegian waters. Intern will conduct land-based surveys from Andenes lighthouse and provide extensive data management help at the office. There will be opportunities to conduct field trips on board whale watching vessels.
Education
Must be enrolled or have a Bachelor’s degree in biology, marine biology, environmental science or equivalent degree. Must also speak fluent English.
Prior Experience
Have previous experience conducting basic cetacean research.
To apply, send CV through email to: macostaplata@gmail.com