October 2019 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Post-doctoral position in Dolphin Evolutionary Genomics, Museum and Institute of Zoology, Poland
by Andre Moura 24 Oct '19

24 Oct '19

Dear Marmam subscribers, Applications are now open for a post-doctoral position in dolphin evolutionary genomics, at the newly established Cetacean Ecology and Evolution Research Group led by Dr. Andre E. Moura. The position is available for 2 years and 9 months, and is expected to start on the 3rd of February 2020. The research group is based at the Research Station of the Museum and Institute of Zoology (MIZ), Polish Academy of Sciences in Gdańsk, a vibrant city located on the shores of the Baltic Sea surrounded by areas of natural beauty, with an inclusive atmosphere and rich history. The group maintains strong links with the main research facilities of the MIZ in Warsaw, and research visits to the Warsaw location may be required. The Research Station also hosts groups working on canid genomics and avian immunogenetics. The post-doctoral assistant will have expertise in bioinformatics, with background (BSc or MSc degree) in bioinformatics, computer science, systems biology or other fields relevant to the project, and a PhD degree (awarded or to be awarded soon) in a relevant area. The PhD degree should have been awarded no longer than 7 years before the start of employment. A list of required skills can be seen at the end of this message. To apply, the following documents should be sent to Andre Moura at avmoura(a)miiz.waw.pl no later than 27.11. 2019: 1. Copy of a PhD certificate 2. Curriculum vitae including a publication list, with the following statement provided at the end and signed: “I give my consent to the processing of personal data provided in my application documents by the Museum and Institute of Zoology PAS for the purpose of the recruitment process, pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Act of 10 May 2018 (Journal of Laws 2018, item 1000) and in agreement with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation; L 119 from 04.05.2016)”. IMPORTANT: Applications that do not include this statement won't be considered. 3. Motivation letter (maximum one page) 4. A copy of one research paper to be evaluated in the recruitment process 5. Contact details of two persons who can be contacted for references. The interviews of shortlisted candidates will take place between 2 and 6 of December at the Research Station of the Museum and Institute of Zoology PAS in Gdańsk-Górki Wschodnie. A Skype interview can be arranged. The candidate selection is expected to be completed by 20 December 2019. Informal inquiries can also be addressed to Andre Moura. Essential skills: 1. Excellent knowledge of Linux/Unix environment; 2. Proficiency with at least one coding language (e.g. Python, Perl); 3. Experience with processing NGS data; 4. Good organisational skills; 5. Experience with large databases; 6. Ability to work independently and to communicate with a multi-disciplinary team; Desirable skills: 7. Experience with analysing whole-genome datasets, aligning to reference genomes, SNP detection; 8. Experience with software for evolutionary genomic analyses; 9. Experience with online genomic databases; 10. Good understanding of natural selection theory; 11. Good understanding of mammalian immune system; 12. Experience of working in an international team. Research environment The research at the MIZ is focused on a broad range of themes in animal biology, including systematics, biogeography, evolutionary biology, ecology and population genetics. Andre Moura’s research group is part of the Laboratory of the Molecular and Biometric Techniques led by Prof. Wieslaw Bogdanowicz, grouping researchers focused on population genetics, phylogeography and evolutionary genomics of a broad range of animal taxa. MIZ laboratories contain modern equipment for genomic analyses, including Pacific Biosciences RSII long-read sequencer and Illumina MiSeq System. The state-of-the-art ancient DNA laboratory carries out work on mammalian palaeogenetics. The Museum’s zoological collection is among the largest and most valuable in Europe.

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2020 Marine Mammal Rescue & Rehabilitation Internship Announcement
by Heather Henderson 23 Oct '19

23 Oct '19

2020 Marine Mammal Rescue & Rehabilitation Internship Opportunity California Wildlife Center is accepting applications for the 2020 Marine Mammal Internship program. California Wildlife Center is located in Malibu, California, and responds to reports of stranded marine mammals 365 days a year. Our rehabilitation facility is active during the region’s period of highest stranding activity, which is January through July. Pinnipeds are cared for in-house. There are three, 2-month sessions: Session I: February 1st to the end of March Session II: April 1st to the end of May Session III: June 1st to the end of July Time Commitment: 40 hours per week. Summary/Program Description The California Wildlife Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured, orphaned, sick, malnourished and entangled native wildlife. CWC fulfills this mission through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, and treatment of avian and terrestrial wildlife in our rehabilitation hospital. This internship will provide an exciting and challenging educational experience in the marine mammal field. Working closely with the Marine Mammal program staff, individuals will be exposed to many aspects of stranding response and rehabilitation, including: logistics, assessment, capture/restraint, transportation, husbandry, feeding techniques, data collection, necropsy and public relations. The marine mammal teams also perform rescues on coastal native marine avian species, providing interns a view into the skills necessary for capture and transport of these species. To minimize cross contamination potential, all rehabilitative care of non-marine mammal species is handled solely by the hospital staff / volunteers. To apply, please visit our website: http://cawildlife.org/volunteer/internshipsexternshipspreceptorships/ Heather A. Henderson Stranding Coordinator California Wildlife Center P.O. Box 2022 Malibu CA 90265 310-458-WILD (9453) www.cawildlife.org<http://www.cawildlife.org/> [medium CA_Wildlife_Center_Logo_Since_1998_CMYK500px]

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Field Course in Cetacean Ecology
by Yeater, Prof. Deirdre M. 23 Oct '19

23 Oct '19

STUDY ABROAD BIMINI, THE BAHAMAS BI/PS 247 Bimini Field Course in Cetacean Ecology for Biology/Psychology Majors and Non-Majors/Majors elective (3 Credits) Summer 2019: May 26 - June 1, 2020 Please apply before December 15, 2019! Led by Dr. Deirdre Yeater in the Sacred Heart University Psychology department in collaboration with Dolphin Communication Project, this course will examine the behavioral and social ecology of coastal cetaceans, particularly Atlantic spotted and bottlenose dolphins. You will enjoy a hands-on learning experience with wild dolphins, in the beautiful waters surrounding the island of Bimini in the Bahamas. On the program, you will earn three credits while learning to record and analyze dolphin behaviors. You will also learn about ecotourism and human impacts on the marine environment. The field work at Bimini will consist of 4 to 5 hour boat surveys. If the group is able to make underwater observations, you will be assisting in the use of underwater slates, video cameras, and digital still cameras. The number of students accepted will be limited by the size of the research vessel. Therefore, you should apply as soon as possible. You MUST be able to swim and snorkel as part of the program. Application Deadline Dec. 15! For more information, contact: Sacred Heart University Office of Global Affairs studyabroad(a)sacredheart.edu<mailto:studyabroad@sacredheart.edu> www.sacredheart.edu/studyabroad<http://www.sacredheart.edu/studyabroad> Bahamas or Dolphin Communication Project http://www.dolphincommunicationproject.org/ Deirdre Yeater, Ph.D Professor Sacred Heart University 5151 Park Avenue Fairfield, CT 06825 Phone: 203-365-4870 Fax: 203-371-7998

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Undergraduate & Postgraduate Thesis Opportunities
by Bruno Diaz Lopez 23 Oct '19

23 Oct '19

On behalf of the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI) <http://www.thebdri.com/>, I am pleased to announce that we are currently accepting applications for our Undergraduate and Postgraduate Work Placement Programme 2020. Our work placement programme aims to prepare students for a professional career in the research of marine mammals, and conservation of the marine environment. The BDRI offers a limited number of independent studies to advanced undergraduate and graduate students (bachelor and master students). Highly motivated bachelor and master students in the fields of zoology, marine biology, veterinary and related disciplines are invited to apply for a research placement at the BDRI. We do not confer degrees but rather provide a research environment including a fully equipped and staffed laboratory, accommodation, and training in the field under the mentorship of experienced marine scientists. The BDRI offers to the students the chance to work through the many steps of research, collecting the data on the field, thesis co-supervision and analysis of the data at the lab. The main research topics of the 2020 BDRI research season will include marine mammal ecology, ethology, ecological modelling and bioacoustics (on cetaceans), as well as marine birds and otters ecology. Lasting between one and nine months, there’s a variety of research projects that will help you explore what you may want to do long term. With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, participants will be trained to get involved with multiple research projects involving a combination of boat-based surveys onboard research vessels, land-based observations, laboratory work (photo-identification, GIS, bioacoustics, diet analysis, diving behaviour, video analysis, database work, etc). BDRI 2020 thesis topics (non exhaustive list): 1. Behavioural budget of bottlenose dolphins 2. Determining critical areas (foraging/nursing grounds) for cetaceans* 3. Anthropogenic-induced behavioural changes of cetaceans* 4. Diving behaviour of cetaceans* 5. Impact of marine traffic on cetaceans diving behaviour* 6. Social structure of bottlenose dolphins 7. Whistle production and characteristics in resident bottlenose dolphins 8. Acoustic communication and associated behaviour of bottlenose dolphins 9. Impact of marine traffic on bottlenose dolphin sound production 10. Using GIS to identify suitable sites for marine protected areas for cetaceans/marine birds* 11. Cetaceans distribution and use of habitat* 12. Bottlenose dolphins’ habitat preferences 13. Harbour porpoises’ distribution and habitat use 14. Common dolphins’ distribution and habitat use 15. Impact of human activities (aquaculture, fisheries or marine traffic) on cetacean distribution* 16. Spatio-temporal distribution of marine birds* 17. Co-occurrence of cetaceans and marine birds* 18. Marine debris and dolphins’ distribution* 19. Influence of environmental variables on cetaceans’ distribution* 20. Modelling cetaceans/marine birds’ habitat and distribution* 21. Determining the importance of cetaceans in marine ecosystems through the use of mass-balance models* 22. Abundance estimations of cetacean species using mark-recapture techniques* 23. Distribution of blue sharks 24. Environmental drivers of cetaceans/marine birds/sharks’ distribution* 25. Abundance and description of body marks in cetaceans* 26. Occurrence of anthropogenic body marks in cetaceans* 27. Diet of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) in a coastal ecosystem Data are collected on wild cetaceans, marine birds, sharks and otters in Galicia (NW Spain). The BDRI has a research permit delivered by the Spanish Government in order to approach and study these animals. * The BDRI collects data on more than 10 species of cetaceans and 30 species of marine birds. These topics will therefore be based on one or several species of cetaceans or birds, depending on availability and candidate’s preference. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Thesis opportunities are open as part of our internship programme. Start and end dates are flexible depending on the needs of the institute and the intern’s availability, but the position requires a minimum of 30 days continuous commitment sometime between January 2020 through to November 2020. Approved applications are accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. BDRI internships are not paid and this research placement requires a tuition fee which is used to off-set the cost of training, thesis supervision, use of research equipment and data, facilities and research vessels, shared accommodation, and other expenses. The fee reflects the real world costs and expenses that go into making the research program possible and the BDRI Placement Program worthwhile. HOW TO APPLY - Interested candidates should submit an e-mail to info(a)thebdri.com, and we will provide you further information about the program. Approved applications are accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. Positions are open until filled (maximum 15 vacancies). For more information and details, please visit: <https://www.thebdri.com/internships.html> Some of our ex-interns shared their BDRI internship experience at: <https://youtu.be/UAuO2XasBnw> For regular updates with photos and videos about our programs and research activities feel free to visit <https://www.facebook.com/thebdri/> BDRI’s reputation for success rests solidly on its ability to carry out studies published in prestigious scientific journals. Scientific articles published by the BDRI team in 2019 (for a full list of publications please visit: <https://www.thebdri.com/papers.html>): - Methion S, Diaz Lopez B (2019) Individual foraging variation drives social organization in bottlenose dolphins. Behavioral Ecology. doi:10.1093/beheco/arz160 - Diaz Lopez B, Methion S (2019) Habitat drivers of endangered rorqual whales in a highly impacted upwelling region. Ecological Indicators 103, 610 – 616. - Methion B, Díaz López B (2019) First record of atypical pigmentation pattern in fin whale Balaenoptera physalus in the Atlantic Ocean. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms, 135:121-125. DOI: 10.3354/dao03385 - Diaz Lopez B, Methion S, Giralt Paradell O (2019) Living on the edge: Overlap between a marine predator’s habitat use and fisheries in the Northeast Atlantic waters (NW Spain). Progress in Oceanography 175, 115 – 223. - Methion S, Diaz Lopez B (2019) Natural and anthropogenic drivers of foraging behaviour in bottlenose dolphins: influence of shellfish aquaculture. Aquatic Conservation Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems 29(6), 927-937. - Giralt Paradell O, Diaz Lopez B, Methion S, (2019) Modelling common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) coastal distribution and habitat use: insights for conservation. Ocean and Coastal Management 179, 104836. - Diaz Lopez B (2019) "Hot deals at sea": responses of a top predator (Bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus) to human-induced changes in the coastal ecosystem. Behavioural Ecology 2(3), 291-300. Best regards, Bruno Díaz López Ph.D Chief biologist and Director The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI Avenida Beiramar 192, O Grove 36980, Pontevedra, Spain www.thebdri.com 0034 684248552 Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram. Mention us on Twitter. This email is confidential to the intended recipient(s) and the contents may be legally privileged or contain proprietary and private informations. It is intended solely for the person to whom it is addressed. If you are not an intended recipient, you may not review, copy or distribute this email. If received in error, please notify the sender and delete the message from your system immediately. Please note that neither the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI nor the sender accept any responsibility for any viruses and it is your responsibility to scan the email and the attachments (if any). Thank you for your cooperation.

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Full-time permanent MMO and/or PAM vacancies (UK-based)
by Sophie Cox 23 Oct '19

23 Oct '19

Dear Marmam Members, Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) seeks to expand its UK-based team. This is a rare opportunity for permanent, full-time employment as an MMO and/or PAM operator. Applicants should be able to assist competently with reports, publications, articles, and must be self-motivated when offshore to continue these tasks during project downtime. These roles should be based primarily offshore, with project durations lasting from a few days to months at a time, and between offshore projects, personnel will contribute to shore-based duties at the Company's HQ in Dunbar, Scotland. OSC is a privately-owned technology-focused international marine science company involved principally in the global supply of underwater noise measurement and modelling, marine mammal monitoring, and risk mitigation services. OSC reinvests > 80% of profits into Research & Development (R&D), orientated primarily towards high-level research on the harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) and other marine life interactions with offshore installations, improving marine mammal and environmental monitoring standards worldwide, and underwater noise measurement. OSC's research has resulted in several peer-reviewed publications (www.osc.co.uk/publications-and-press-covers<http://www.osc.co.uk/publications-and-press-covers>) and a non-profit book entitled the Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring Handbook (www.pelagicpublishing.com/the-marine-mammal-observer-and-passive-acoustic-m…<http://www.pelagicpublishing.com/the-marine-mammal-observer-and-passive-aco…>) Individual Job descriptions can be found on: http://www.osc.co.uk/careers/vacancies/ Apply only if you meet the requirements. Preference will go towards those with pre-existing offshore certifications, or those willing to acquire qualifications before commencing employment. A sense of humour helps in this industry role. Short-listed candidates should expect to receive small written and skills tests during the interview process. If interested, please send your CV and cover letter to: admin(a)osc.co.uk<mailto:admin@osc.co.uk> . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please activate a return/read receipt function on your email application, as we expect high volumes of applicants. Application deadline: 10th November 2019 Kind regards, OSC Recruitment Team -- Sophie Cox Team Manager & Data Privacy Officer Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) Spott Road, Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1RR, Scotland, UK M: +44 (0)7974 135 788 T: +44 (0)1368 865 722 W: www.osc.co.uk . MMO or PAM requirement? We wrote the book. Now available on Amazon: www.marinemammalobserverhandbook.com

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Team Leader Cetacean research Nicaragua 2020
by Joëlle De Weerdt 23 Oct '19

23 Oct '19

*About Association ELI-S* Association ELI-S is a small French nonprofit organization created in 2013. Our organization aims at promoting, protecting and conserving cetaceans in Central America, and launched since 2016 the pioneer project “ Cetacean Conservation of Nicaragua “. The aim is to generate knowledge on cetacean presence, population size, distribution and habitat use patterns. The expected output is to generate:1) scientific data on cetaceans in Nicaragua, 2) environmental awareness to the local communities in order to create a socio-economic relevance in conserving and protecting their natural environment and 3) responsible eco-tourism. Eight species were identified and the most abundant species are: humpback whales, bottlenose dolphins and pantropical spotted dolphins. ELI-Scientific is recruiting a team leader for field work, photo-identification and data entry from between January and April 2020 in San Juan del Sur. This position is a great opportunity for a scientist that wish to gain additional experience on the field and learn how a small non-profit organization works. *Location: *San Juan del Sur South-West of Nicaragua *Period: *01 January to 30 April - 4 month commitment *Type of agreement: *Full time. *Duties:* - Assist in Boat based and land based surveys in collecting data on cetaceans - Photo-identification of whale and dolphin species - Coordinate a group of research assistants with the project director - Verify Data entry of collected data - Verify Data entry of collected data - Participate to public outreach and events *Desirable Skills and qualifications:* - *Mc in biology / environmental sciences* - *Fluency in Spanish and English (!)* - *Enthusiastic, conscientious and hard working (!)* - Experience of working in developing countries - Proactive - Interest in marine mammal research - Experience with photo-identification : matching and grading systems - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Being able to manage a small team - Being able to live in basic living conditions This position is an *unpaid position* but food and accomodation will be provided. *To apply:* Please email a CV, 2 references and cover letter outlining your experience and motivations. Send this to v.pouey(a)hotmail.fr and eliscientific(a)gmail.com in copy with "Team Leader 2020" in the subject line. Deadline of Application: 31th of October 2019. Interviews via Skype on 01 November 2019. *Contact:* For further information or any queries, please contact *Joelle De Weerdt, Project Director* via eliscientific(a)gmail.com Website: www.nicacetacea.org / www.eli-s.com Find us on : Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/ELIScientific/>, Instagram <http://www.instagram.com/eli.scientific/>, Twitter <http://twitter.com/ELI_Scientific>

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Journal of Animal Biotelemetry: New 'Methodology' Article Type
by Steingass, Sheanna 22 Oct '19

22 Oct '19

Hello MARMAMers, The Open Access journal Animal Biotelemetry (https://animalbiotelemetry.biomedcentral.com/) is excited to introduce an additional new article type that is now open for submissions: the ‘Methodology’ article type: https://animalbiotelemetry.biomedcentral.com/submission-guidelines/preparin… Methodology articles are suitable for the presentation of novel, updated or improved methods. This may include reporting on new hardware implementations, or new software – such as on-board signal processing algorithms or analytical approaches applied to data collected from bio-logging devices. The article scope should encompass demonstration of viability of the novel method by presenting validation or calibration data, beyond mere introduction of a theoretical concept. The distinction to Research type articles lies in the focus on presenting data relevant to device, sensor or process calibration or validation, as opposed to data for the testing of biological hypotheses. For inquiries or questions, please direct correspondence to the journal, or an Editor-in-Chief: https://animalbiotelemetry.biomedcentral.com/ Very best regards, Sheanna Steingass, PhD

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New review on Lunge Feeding in Rorqual Whales
by Jean Potvin 22 Oct '19

22 Oct '19

Dear MARMAM readers, On behalf of my co-authors, I am pleased to announce the publication of our new paper which has just appeared in Physiology: Lunge Feeding in Rorqual Whales Abstract: The largest animals are baleen filter feeders that exploit large aggregations of small-bodied plankton. Although this feeding mechanism has evolved multiple times in marine vertebrates, rorqual whales exhibit a distinct lunge filter feeding mode that requires extreme physiological adaptations—most of which remain poorly understood. Here, we review the biomechanics of the lunge feeding mechanism in rorqual whales that underlies their extraordinary foraging performance and gigantic body size. Shadwick, RE, Potvin, J and Goldbogen JA (2019). "Lunge feeding in rorqual whales" Physiology 34: 409 – 418, 2019; doi:10.1152/physiol.00010.2019 Requests for a PDF copy can be sent to: potvinj(a)slu.edu Sincerely Jean Potvin potvinj(a)slu.edu "So many ideas, so little time..." Jean Potvin Department of Physics Shannon Hall rm. 111 Saint Louis University 3511 Laclede Ave. St. Louis MO, 63103 314-977-8424 https://sites.google.com/a/slu.edu/jeanpotvin/ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jean_Potvin https://twitter.com/LaboPotvin

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Deadline Approaching - Marine Animal Response Internships in Hawaii
by Carissa Cabrera 22 Oct '19

22 Oct '19

JOIN OUR FIELD RESPONSE TEAM on the beautiful island of Oahu in the State of Hawaii. We are accepting applications for interns for our Spring 2020 internship period. The deadline is November 30, 2019 however applications will be reviewed and positions will be assigned as responses are received so apply soon. Here is more detail about this opportunity. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Hawaii Marine Animal Response (HMAR) is the field operations arm of Hawaii Marine Mammal Alliance Inc. and is the largest Hawaii-based non-profit marine species conservation and response organization. We cover nearly 300 miles of coastline on the islands of Oahu and Molokai with our team of volunteers, interns and staff. We are a U.S. based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation, conservation and stewardship of Hawaii's protected marine species and our ocean ecosystem. We focus our work on marine species whose natural behaviors and habitat put animals in close proximity to and are therefore most affected by human impacts. These species include the endangered Hawaiian monk seal, the threatened green sea turtle, the endangered hawksbill sea turtle and several vulnerable seabird species. HMAR is supported by private donations, corporate funding and government grants and operates under partnerships with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the State of Hawaii and others. More information about HMAR is available at http://h-mar.org. FIELD RESPONSE TEAM INTERN DUTIES: - Responding to sightings of endangered or threatened marine species such as Hawaiian monk seals and sea turtles to provide shoreline response to haul-outs and strandings. - Perform or assist in field escalations, interventions, stranding support and rescues. - Report on animal behavior, provide animal assessment information, provide photo-documentation and other important data used in protected marine species research, health management and species recovery efforts. - Perform outreach to the public to teach sustainable human interaction and fishery behaviors and encourage stewardship of protected marine species and the ocean ecosystem. - Participate in dispatch and reporting activity such as the taking and documenting phone call reports of marine species activity, coordinating field response activity, data entry and generating reports. LOCATION: These positions require on-island travel throughout the island of Oahu in the State of Hawaii. FIELD RESPONSE TEAM (FRT) INTERN GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: - This is an un-paid internship that requires the intern to live on the island of Oahu in the State of Hawaii for the period beginning 2 weeks prior to the start of the internship until the end of the internship. The intern is responsible for all lodging, living and transportation costs associated with the internship. - U.S. citizenship or possession of a passport and all applicable visas and work permits are needed prior to and during the internship period. - 18 or more years of age. - English language fluency. - Must be a degree-seeking student or a graduate of a college or university program associated with one of the following courses of study: marine biology, marine ecology, conservation, environmental science or a related field. - Minimum grade point average (GPA). For college/university graduates, a 2.7 cumulative GPA prior to the internship. For current students, a 2.7 cumulative GPA prior to and during the internship. - If college credit for this internship is desired it is the responsibility of the intern to obtain necessary approvals from the applicable college or university. - Ability to walk in sandy, rocky and unstable shoreline conditions for 2 miles. - Ability to work outdoors in a sunny, rainy, windy and hot climate. - Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 75 pounds for 100 feet in shoreline beach and rocky conditions. - Ability to swim required. - Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in potentially stressful conditions. - Possess a team-based work ethic and attitude. - Acceptance of our Intern Policies, Waivers, Releases and Indemnifications agreement. - Attend mandatory in-field or classroom training sessions as required. - Possess an interest in and a desire to engage with the public. - Must have access to a reliable car or truck (truck preferred) during the internship period. Motorcycles or scooters will not be sufficient. - Possession a valid drivers license. - Proof of automobile insurance carrying Hawaii minimum liability coverage levels. - Access to a cellular phone with 4G data service and camera. - Access to binoculars with at least a 10X magnification level, OR access to a digital camera (not a smartphone) with at least a 35X zoom lens and Wi-Fi capability. One of these two items is required. FIELD RESPONSE TEAM (FRT) INTERNSHIP ACTIVITY EXPECTATIONS: - Internship term: Minimum of 3 months (may be extended for up to 1 year upon mutual agreement). Start date for 3-month minimum internship is somewhat flexible but must be between December 15, 2019 and January 15, 2020. Interns must be on Oahu, settled and ready to begin training at least 2 weeks prior to the internship start date. - Hours per week: 20 hours minimum, however due to the unpredictable nature of marine animal response the intern may sometimes be required to work beyond, or outside of, their normal scheduled hours. Work hours flexibility is required. Travel time to and from training and field response locations is not included in these minimum hours. The intern must be able and willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays. - The intern must be available for response anywhere on the Island of Oahu in the State of Hawaii. FIELD RESPONSE TEAM (FRT) INTERNSHIP DEADLINE AND APPLICATION PROCESS: The deadline for Spring 2020 internships is November 30, 2019 however applications will be reviewed and internship positions will be assigned as they are received so apply soon. To apply, please go to http://h-mar.org/apply and complete the online application. IN ADDITION to completion of the online application, please submit the following information via email to KELSEY.WHEELER(a)H-MAR.ORG. (1) A cover letter of interest, maximum of 1 page, including your dates of availability. (2) Confirmation that you have, or will have, access to a reliable car or truck during the internship period (truck preferred). (3) A resume describing your training, experience, relevant skills and GPA (maximum of 2 pages). (4) Names and contact information for three references. Your application cannot be considered unless both the online application and the required documents listed above are received. We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in Hawaii Marine Animal Response (HMAR).

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Geostatistics (held in Canada) – Handling Spatial and Spatial-temporal data Using R (GSFE01)
by Oliver Hooker 22 Oct '19

22 Oct '19

Geostatistics – Handling Spatial and Spatial-temporal data Using R (GSFE01) https://www.prstatistics.com/course/geostatistics-handling-spatial-and-spat… This course will be delivered by Dr. Guillaume Blanchet from November 18th-22nd in Winnipeg, Canada. Course Overview: This 5-day course will cover the concepts, methods, and R tools that can be used to analyse spatial and spatiotemporal data relevant to the study of marine mammals through Geostatistic. The course will review data processing techniques relevant to spatial and spatiotemporal data sets. Following, we will cover spatial interpolation methods such as inverse distance weighted interpolation as well as simple, ordinary and universal kriging, sequential Gaussian (co)simulation and sequential indicator (co)simulation. Through these different interpolation methods, we will learn about the different types of variograms and variogram models including directional and omnidirectional variograms. As advance topic, depending on time and interest, we will discuss about spatial modelling of stream networks using \texttt{SSN} and spatial and spatiotemporal modelling of large data using \texttt{INLA}. COURSE PROGRAMME Monday 18th – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00-17:30 Morning – Structure of spatial and spatiotemporal data — Theory — Points, lines, polygons, raster — Coordinates and projections — Practice using the following R package — sp — spacetime — sf Afternoon – Inverse distance weighted interpolation — Theory — Illustration — Practice using the gstat R package Tuesday 19th – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00-17:30 Morning – Variogram — Theory — Lagged scatter plot — Cloud variogram — Sample variogram — Model variogram — Practice using the gstat R package Afternoon – First steps into spatial interpolation — Inverse distance weighted interpolation — (Local) trend surface prediction — Theory — Illustration — Practice using the gstat R package Wednesday 20th – Classes from 009:00 to 17:00-17:30 Morning – Variogram — Theory — Lagged scatter plot — Cloud variogram — Sample variogram — Model variogram — Directional variogram — spatiotemporal variogram — Practice using the gstat R package Afternoon – Kriging — Simple kriging — Ordinary kriging — Universal kriging — Theory — Illustration — Practice using the gstat R package Thursday 21st – Classes from 09:00 to 17:00-17:30 Morning – Simulations — Sequential Gaussian simulations — Sequential indicator simulations — Theory — Illustration — Practice using the gstat R package The last 1.5 days can either focus on spatial and spatiotemporal geostatistics for large datasets or spatial modelling for stream networks. Option 1 – Spatial and spatiotemporal geostatistics for large datasets Thursday 21st – Afternoon — The problems of large datasets — Model estimation using integrated nested Laplace approximation (INLA) — Theoretical foundation in using INLA in a geostatistics context Friday 22nd – Morning — Ingredients to build a geostatistical model with the INLA R package — A spatial model with the INLA R package — A spatiotemporal model with the INLA R package Friday 22nd – Afternoon — Practical using the INLA R package Option 2 – Spatial modelling for stream networks Thursday 21st – Afternoon — The particularities of stream networks — Geostatistical theory for stream network Friday 22nd – Morning 09:00-12:30 — The Torgegram — Spatial stream prediction Friday 22nd – Afternoon 13:30-16:30 — Practical using SSN For more details email oliverhooker(a)PRstatistics.com Check out our sister sites www.PRstatistics.com (Ecology and Life Sciences) www.PRstatistics.com/consultancy (Statistical and bioinformatics consultancy in all fields) www.PRinformatics.com (Bioinformatics and data science) www.PSstatistics.com (Behaviour and cognition) 1. October 21st – 25th 2019 MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES USING THE VEGAN PACKAGE (VGNR01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Guillaume Blanchet www.prstatistics.com/course/multivariate-analysis-of-ecological-communities… 2. November 4th – 8th 2019 INTRODUCTION TO BAYESIAN DATA ANALYSIS FOR SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES USING R AND STAN (BDRS02) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Mark Andrews https://www.psstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-bayesian-data-analysis-… 3. November 11th – 15th 2019 APPLIED BAYESIAN MODELLING FOR ECOLOGISTS AND EPIDEMIOLOGISTS (ABME05) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr Matt Denwood, Emma Howard https://www.prstatistics.com/course/applied-bayesian-modelling-for-ecologis… 4. November 18th – 22nd 2019 GEOSTATISTICS – HANDLING SPATIAL AND SPATIAL-TEMPORAL DATA USING R (GSFE01) Wimmipeg, CANADA, Dr Guillaume Blanchet https://www.prstatistics.com/course/geostatistics-handling-spatial-and-spat… 5. January 20th – 24th2020 R4ALL – INTRODUCTION TO R (R4ALL Glasgow, Scotland, Dr Andrew Beckerman, Dr. Dylan Childs https://www.prstatistics.com/course/r-4-all-andrew-beckerman-dylan-childs-r… 6. February 3rd – 7th 2020 INTRODUCTION TO SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGICAL DATA USING R (ISPE02) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Jakub Nowosad https://www.prstatistics.com/course/introduction-to-spatial-analysis-of-eco… 7. February 24th – 28TH 2020 MOVEMENT ECOLOGY (MOVE03) Margam Discovery Centre, Wales, Dr. Luca Borger, Dr Jonathan Potts https://www.prstatistics.com/course/movement-ecology-move03/ 8. March 16th – 20th 2020 POPULATION GENETICS INFERENCE WITH ‘MIGRATE’ (PGMG01) Glasgow, Scotland, Prof. Peter Beerli https://www.prstatistics.com/course/population-genetics-inference-with-migr… 9. May 11th – 15th 2020 FORMALIZING UNCERTAINTY: FUZZY LOGIC IN SPECIES DISTRIBUTION AND DIVERSITY PATTERNS (FLDM01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Marcia Barbosa https://www.prstatistics.com/course/formalizing-uncertainty-fuzzy-logic-in-… 10. May 18th – 22nd 2020 STRUCTUAL EQUATION MODELLING FOR ECOLOGISTS AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGISTS (SEMR02) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Jonathan Lefcheck, Dr. Jim (ames) Grace https://www.prstatistics.com/course/structural-equation-modelling-for-ecolo… 11. October 5th – 9th 2020 ECOLOGICAL NICHE MODELLING USING R (ENMR04) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Neftali Sillero http://www.prstatistics.com/course/ecological-niche-modelling-using-r-enmr0… 12. October 11th – 16th 2020 ADVANCED ECOLOGICAL NICHE MODELLING USING R (ABNMR01) Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Neftali Sillero http://www.prstatistics.com/course/advanced-ecological-niche-modelling-usin… -- Oliver Hooker PhD. 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