Alaska SeaLife Center Fellowship in Seward, AK

Remote Video Monitoring and Scat Collection Studies of Steller Sea Lions Fellow

Start date 1/2/19, end date 4/30/19

Position requirements: 75% of time per week will be spent in this department and 25% of time per week supporting the Interpretation department.

The fellow will assist with the day to day support of animal-related research activities involving Steller sea lions.  Applicants should exhibit a strong interest in field-based and animal-related research work and associated support.  Candidates with animal photo identification and behavioral study experience are preferred.  Familiarity with Excell, MS Access and video recording equipment are also preferred.   Applicants should possess the ability to lift and carry 50+ lbs over uneven terrain while working in freezing temperatures in a remote marine environment.  Under the guidance of Chiswell staff, the fellow will be trained and expected to perform the following duties: 

• operate remotely controlled cameras from a desktop computer, 
• assist with behavioral observations, video recording, data entry and management,
• assist with field work including scat collection and remote monitoring equipment installation/maintenance, 
• work in a laboratory sub-sampling, cleaning, and sifting scat samples, and 
• be prompt with daily data collection, stay focused on the task at hand for extended periods of time and follow a very much regimented schedule.