The Cetamada Ngo, based in Sainte Marie, Madagascar, is accepting applications for an intern to start in mid-July 2022 in Sainte Marie, Madagascar. The Cetamada Ngo is offering internships to motivated individuals for the 2022 humpback whale breeding season in Sainte Marie, Madagascar. The internship is expected to begin in mid-July, for a period of up to 8 weeks, however, start dates will be flexible. The position is located in Sainte Marie, an island in the east of Madagascar's Mainland. The intern's duties would include assisting data collection on humpback whales from a boat (Photo ID, Biopsy, Tagging, Sound recording, etc.), public outreach, databases update, and other related office work. At the end of the internship, interns are required to complete a short final report. Internships are not paid and this training experience requires a tuition fee of 250 € per week (2022) which is used to offset the cost of training, use of research equipment, research vessels, shared accommodation, access to Wi-Fi, electricity, local transport, etc. Successful applicants will be responsible for their own transportation expenses to and from Saint Marie, Madagascar. Qualifications: * Recent graduates and graduate students in marine science, zoology, or related field are eligible * Some research field experience is desirable, but not mandatory * Interns must be comfortable working at sea * Interns must be able to swim * Basic French is an asset but not necessary Application Process: If you are interested in applying for this internship, please provide the following documents: * A cover letter describing the area(s) of interest and the dates of availability * A resume describing training and experience Please send these documents as e-mail attachments to the Scientific and Community Project Officer: scientifique@cetamada.org Maevatiana RATSIMBAZAFINDRANAHAKA Institut des Neurosciences Paris-Saclay (NeuroPSI), UMR 9197 CNRS Campus CEA Saclay, 151 route de la Rotonde, 91400 Saclay Bâtiment 151 +33(0)1 69 82 63 56, bureau 3054