We have a LAST MINUTE OPENING for 2 volunteer positions for the period of February & March to help with our marine mammals’ research
project based in Madeira Island, Portugal.
Internship Details:
The interns will be enrolled in
data collection on board ferries and naval boats in two different routes. These
positions are unpaid but we encourage candidates to seek grants where we can
post as host institution. Priority will be given to those who can commit
full time. Only European volunteers are accepted, for insurance reasons.
Internship description:
- An intensive training on
monitoring protocol, cetacean identification and data processing and analysis;
- Sea surveys Madeira-Porto
Santo and Madeira-Selvagens;
- Educational activities in local
schools (when possible);
- Data processing and analysis;
- Free time to visit Madeira,
Porto Santo and Selvagens.
- Accident insurances
Successful applicants should
possess or be enrolled in a BS or MS course in biology or related, be reliable,
dedicated, adaptable and patient, as this work is highly weather dependent and
requires consecutive days of work at sea. If you are an undergraduate or graduate
student interested in pursuing a career in marine mammal research, this is an
excellent opportunity to learn and gain experience at sea.
If you are interested in
interning with CIIMAR-Madeira, please send a CV and a letter of interest to
ana.dinis@ciimarmadeira.org or
rita.ferreira@oom.arditi.pt as soon as possible.
CIIMAR-Madeira is a private,
non-profit organization based in Madeira Island, Portugal. It is a unique
organization specialized on insular environments, which is currently involved
in the development of fundamental and applied scientific research, both in
atmospheric and marine sciences. For more information about CIIMAR-Madeira and
our research please visit
http://home.ciimarmadeira.org/
Thank you,
Rita Ferreira, MsC
CIIMAR-Madeira,
OOM-ARDITI
Phone: +351291721246