PHOTO-ID RESEARCH ASSISTANT REQUIRED We are seeking a dedicated volunteer research assistant to help with common dolphin photo-id in association with the New Zealand Common Dolphin Project (Massey University, Auckland Campus) For more information about the project please visit the following websites <http://wildlife.massey.ac.nz/people/staff_ks.asp> http://wildlife.massey.ac.nz/people/staff_ks.asp and <http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz/main.htm> http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz/main.htm We require a self-motivated assistant to help with our ongoing research on common dolphins in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland, New Zealand. Primarily, we are seeking an assistant who is competent with photo-identification cataloguing. Other duties, both land- and field-based, will be involved in the position although photo-id will remain the primary focus of this internship. This position runs from 1 April 2006 and is a 2 month fixed-term placement. Travel, accommodation and food remain the responsibility of the applicant although on site accommodation has been arranged and available at cost rate - details upon request. To apply: Please contact Karen Stockin by email at <mailto:k.a.stockin@massey.ac.nz> k.a.stockin@massey.ac.nz with a copy of your CV detailing your background and relevant experience - Photo-id experience should be clearly highlighted in you application. Closing date for applications: Friday 24th March 2006 ========================================= Karen A Stockin Coastal - Marine Research Group Ecology, Zoology and Environmental Sciences Institute of Natural Resources Massey University at Albany Private Bag 102 904 North Shore MSC New Zealand Tel: + 64 9 414 0800 Ext 41127 Fax: + 64 9 443 9774 Cell: + 64 21 146 5511 Email: k.a.stockin@massey.ac.nz http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz http://wildlife.massey.ac.nz/people/staff_ks.asp The New Zealand Common Dolphin Project is proudly affiliated with the Biscay Dolphin Research Programme http://www.biscay-dolphin.org.uk =========================================