*Cetacean Research Assistant – Portugal* *BACKGROUND: * The Marine Environment Research Association – AIMM, is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation founded in Portugal in 2010, focused on the research and conservation of marine species and running an ongoing study of cetaceans in southern Portugal (Algarve). This project aims to obtain baseline information on species occurrence, behaviour and social structure of the local cetacean populations. Each year, from the May until November, AIMM operates a Dolphin Research Internship Programme <https://www.aimmportugal.org/internship-highlights?fbclid=IwAR3yRVHJdSR93OvuxU8n-_d6rhFICUHugTw33Wx7vPk2wHP5vzxqnF9oseM> during our summer field season. We receive interns of all ages from across the globe to participate in this program and are currently looking for applicants to fill two Volunteer Research Assistant positions for the forthcoming field season in 2025. You will be joining a small and dedicated team of scientists and researchers to provide vital support to the ongoing success of our data collection and internship program. All team members and participants share accommodation, house tasks, knowledge and experience in an environmentally friendly and multicultural environment. *WHAT WE REQUIRE:* Ideal candidates for this *volunteer position* will: · be at least 21 years of age; · be fluent in English (*mandatory*) and Portuguese (*highly desirable*); · have previous experience with cetaceans and/or marine sciences ( *mandatory*); · hold a full, manual Driving License, valid in the EU (*mandatory* ); · have proven experience in team leadership and group supervision; · be highly motivated, responsible and organized with genuine attention to details; · have a friendly, patient and tolerant personality, and be capable of dealing with people from different cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds. *WHAT WE OFFER: * The Research Assistants will participate directly in our fieldwork and will receive training and supervision in species identification, research & data collection methods, photo-identification, acoustic monitoring, land base and the use of GPS and camera equipment. In turn, you will be responsible for supervising the interns while conducting surveys in AIMM's research vessel, Ketos, and on the commercial dolphin watching boats. You will also have to ensure that data is collected and entered accurately and according to AIMM's established methodologies. Field days can be long and intense, especially in the peak of summer, but are always fulfilling and good fun! Additionally, you will also receive accommodation and all the meals in AIMM's shared research house with all the other members of the team. Each assistant will be entitled to 2 days off per week when you may explore the local area or simply rest with a good book by the pool! More Info: https://www.aimmportugal.org/job/research-assistant/ To apply please send CV and motivation letter to info@aimmportugal.org with the subject "*RA Albufeira 2026*". Thank you! [image: Logo AIMM] <https://www.aimmportugal.org/> Associação para Investigação do Meio Marinho *Marine Environment Research Association* m: (00351) 964464657 e: interns@aimmportugal.org www.aimmportugal.org <https://www.facebook.com/AIMM.org> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jcTONJZsvaQ3tZiQtRFNQ> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/aimm-portugal---marine-environment-research-association/?originalSubdomain=pt> <https://www.instagram.com/aimmportugal_org/>