TWO
RESEARCHER POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Marine Mammals Research Association (DMAD) is
currently seeking for two researcher, based in beautiful city Antalya, Turkey.
The project is focused on the conservation of marine mammals (dominantly
bottlenose dolphins, beaked whales and Mediterranean monk seals), monitoring
their abundance, distribution, behaviour by using a combination of boat and
land surveys.
Researchers are primarily responsible for maintaining the
cetacean research program and coordinating the volunteers. An important part of
the work involves behavioural data collection, theodolite operation,
photographing individuals and cataloguing dolphin/monk seal pictures, data
entry, supervise volunteers. Training will be provided beforehand.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
-Coordinate between the project director and project
volunteers
-Be in charge of shared house and weekly work plan
-Train the volunteers on land and boat based surveys,
photo ID, data entry
-Optional opportunity to undertake a personal research
project supervised by the project director.
Requirements:
The successful applicant is expected to have completed
a BSc degree (or higher) in biology, marine biology or zoology and able to
demonstrate previous experience in marine mammal research. A strong knowledge on
marine mammal species in Mediterranean is an advantage. Practical experience of
photo-identification (both photography and matching) and theodolite operation
is desirable. The applicant must be proficient with database and word
processing software and be willing to learn new software applications.
Researchers must be self-motivated, with the drive and
determination to work independently and responsibly. Minimum commitment is five
month. The position is open as early as January.
This position is unpaid, but accommodation plus pucket
money to cover some of the food expenses will be provided. Researcher will be responsible for their own
travel expenses to Antalya.
To apply:
Send CV and covering letter, with the names of two
referees, by e-mail to info@dmad.org.tr or akkayaaylinn@gmail.com.
Deadline for Applications: Sunday 10th January
2015.