Aerial Observer- Right Whale Research Program

Provincetown, MA USA

The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies (PCCS) is seeking an right whale aerial survey observer for the 2014 winter/spring season (January 6th to May 15th, 2014, with potential for an earlier start date).

 

Responsibilities include: participation in aerial surveys of Cape Cod Bay and adjacent waters, photo analysis, and data entry.

 

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: prior experience as a marine mammal aerial survey observer, experience in matching right whales (or other species of cetaceans), at least a B.S. with courses in biology, and the ability to function in a team environment. This is a full-time seasonal position. Housing will be provided at no cost. General information about the PCCS Right Whale Research Program is available at:

 

http://www.coastalstudies.org/what-we-do/right-whales/fieldnotesintro.htm

Please submit cover letter, resume and two references by October 15, 2013 to:

 

Stephanie Richardson

Human Resource Manager

115 Bradford Street

Provincetown, MA 02657

Email: srichardson@coastalstudies.org