Post-doc opportunity Hawaii. The Dolphin Institute (TDI), the non-profit arm of the Kewalo Basin Marine Mammal Laboratory, is seeking a motivated post-doc or near Ph.D. to join our research team in studying the annual migration of humpback whales into Hawaiian waters, in Maui and west Oahu, and also in studying the population of spinner dolphins and other odontocetes along the leeward coast of Oahu. Candidates should have field experience with marine mammals, preferably cetaceans, have a relevant academic background, preferably have some publications in refereed journals, and preferably have some experience in grant writing. Among desired skills are outboard boat driving and maintenance, digital photography, underwater photography (SCUBA certification would be desirable, although only snorkeling will be Post-doc opportunity Hawaii. at least some relevant computer applications (e.g., Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft Office, ARCVIEW, Matlab). GIS skills are desirable. In addition to fieldwork, the individual would be responsible for helping to manage our extensive databases; familiarity with SAS or other statistical analyses packages is desirable. The successful candidate would be expected to provide tutoring or lectures to junior staff and volunteers, as well as interface with the general public through talks. Under the direction of Drs. Adam Pack and Lou Herman, the selected individual would assume a leadership role in our research and education programs and in the supervision of junior staff. In 2006, our whale work will include photo-id, underwater videography to measure sizes of whales, biopsy sampling in support of the SPLASH program, shore-based theodolite surveys of whales under a grant from NFWF, and possibly a continuation of our Crittercam project with National Geographic. The spinner dolphin work would commence after the whale field season (about May or June) and focus on photo ID and on underwater videography to determine social behavior and social affiliations. All work is done under Federal and State Scientific Research Permits. We are seeking someone who can join our program by January 2006. The position is for one year with continuation dependent on availability of funds. Salary would depend on qualifications. The individual would receive full benefits including medical and dental. Interested individuals should immediately send their resumes, a letter outlining their interests, qualifications, and goals, three letters of reference, a copy of their graduate transcript, and any relevant publications. Replies should be addressed to The Dolphin Institute, 420 Ward Ave, Ste 212, Honolulu HI 96814, or by email to pack@hawaii.edu and copy to lherman@hawaii.edu. Prospective candidates can learn more about TDI through its webpage www.dolphin-institute.org.