Dear all, CIIMAR-Madeira is a private, non-profit organization based in Madeira Island, Portugal. It is a unique organization specialized on insular environments, which is currently involved in the development of fundamental and applied scientific research, both in atmospheric and marine sciences. For more information about CIIMAR-Madeira and our research please visit http://home.ciimarmadeira.org/ CIIMAR-Madeira is looking for interns to help with our marine mammals’ research project based in Madeira Island, Portugal. We are currently filling positions for: Summer 2017 (mid August – October) Fall 2017 (November-December) Winter 2018 (January-March) Spring 2018 (April-June) Internship Details: The interns will be enrolled in data collection on board ferries with a fixed route between Madeira Island and Porto Santo Island. Food on board is provided. These positions are unpaid but we encourage candidates to seek grants where we can post as host institution. In order to cover for logistic expenses, there is a monthly fee of 75eur. The internships are generally 2 months in length, although exceptions can be made. Priority will be given to those who can commit for longer periods of time. Non-European candidates must cover their own insurance expenses. Internship description: - An intensive training on monitoring protocol, cetacean identification and data processing and analysis; - Sea surveys Madeira-Porto Santo; - Data processing and analysis; - Educational activities in local schools or to the general public (when possible); - Free time to visit Madeira and Porto Santo; - Accident insurance. Successful applicants should possess or be enrolled in a BS or MS course in biology or related, be reliable, dedicated, adaptable and patient, as this work is highly weather dependent and requires consecutive days of work at sea. If you are an undergraduate or graduate student interested in pursuing a career in marine mammal research, this is an excellent opportunity to learn and gain experience at sea. Application deadline is 26th June. If you are interested in interning with CIIMAR-Madeira, please send a CV and a letter of interest to rita.ferreira@oom.arditi.pt. Thank you, Rita Ferreira, MsC CIIMAR-Madeira, OOM-ARDITI Phone: +351291721246 <+351%20291%20721%20246>