Sea to Shore Alliance

Right Whale Aerial Survey Observers

Job Announcement

Sea to Shore Alliance, a non-profit international research and conservation organization, is seeking temporary, seasonal aerial observers for marine mammal surveys from November 2012 through April 2013. These positions are in anticipation of research activities to be conducted in the southeastern United States, contingent upon funding. Responsibilities will include participating in aerial flights up to four days per week, data processing, and photo analysis. Observers are required to complete an aviation and marine safety/survival training course. Housing is provided.

Qualifications:

Previous aerial or marine mammal survey experience, as well as experience in photo-identification of large cetaceans, is strongly desired. Applicants should be skilled in database entry and other computer applications including photo processing software. The ability to live and work well in a team environment and withstand up to eight hours per day in a small aircraft is required. We are currently accepting applications from U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three references to ctaylor@sea2shore.org by August 20, 2012.

Cynthia R. Taylor

Research Scientist

Sea to Shore Alliance

ctaylor@sea2shore.org

941-232-4587