Internship opportunity in Iceland In the Husavik Research Center (organization of the University of Iceland), we are entering our second year of intensive cetacean surveys in Skjalfandi bay (NE-Iceland), where we are applying multiple methods. Our aim is to develop sufficient methods for monitoring the annual occurrence of cetaceans in Icelandic waters. Our main two approaches are long-term recordings and visual land-based observations. We are studying all sighted species, most commonly humpback whales, minke whales, blue whales, white-beaked dolphins and harbor porpoises. We need 3 4 volunteers from 1. June 15. September 2010. The interns will be working 5 days a week. However, one should have in mind that the weather can be quite unpredictable on these northern latitudes; thus, the working intensity may vary between days. Those able to stay the whole period will be prioritized, but the time of stay can be negotiated. The interns obligation is to conduct land-based surveys from a lighthouse, using a theodolite and the real-time mapping program Cyclops-Tracker. Also, the interns will be involved in other work, e.g. aural and visual analysis of long-term acoustic data and collecting photographic data for a photo-identification database. This work will be done in collaboration with Edda E. Magnusdottir, a PhD student. We provide an accommodation for the interns, free of charge. It is located in an old and charming house right by the harbor of Husavik. The interns must support their everyday living during their stay, as well as travel costs. This project provides excellent opportunity for people seeking experience within the field of cetacean researches, as well as a broad overview of what methods can be applied. Applicants must send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Edda E. Magnusdottir (see below), letter of recommendation would also be appreciated. Feel free to ask any questions before you apply Please send applications to: Edda Elísabet Magnúsdóttir E-mail: eem@hi.is Húsavík Research Center University of Iceland Hafnarstétt 3 640 Húsavík, Iceland