RIGHT WHALE AERIAL SURVEY OBSERVER
The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies (PCCS) is seeking a right whale aerial survey observer for the 2012 winter/spring season (January 4th through May 15th 2012). The selected candidate will participate in an on-going long term study of North Atlantic right whales in Cape Cod Bay and the adjacent waters. Responsibilities include taking part in marine mammal aerial surveys, photo analysis, assisting with maintenance of the in-house catalog, and data processing.
Previous experience as a marine mammal aerial survey observer and photo-identification (right whales or other large cetaceans) is strongly desired. Applicants must have at least a B.S. with courses in biology and the ability to live and work well in a team environment. This is a full-time seasonal position. Shared housing will be provided at no cost. General information about the Right Whale Studies Program at PCCS is available at: http://www.coastalstudies.org/what-we-do/right-whales/fieldnotesintro.htm
Please submit cover letter, resume, and two references by September 30th 2011 to:
Stephanie Richardson
Human Resource Manager
115 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
Email: srichardson@coastalstudies.org