Internships available at Ocean Park Hong Kong Full-time unpaid internships are currently being offered by the Acoustic Research Laboratory, Tropical Marine Science Institute of the National University of Singapore in collaboration with Ocean Park Hong Kong. The ARL conducts studies on the cognitive and sensory capabilities of bottlenose dolphins living at Ocean Park with a focus on echolocation and underwater acoustics. Interns receive intensive hands-on experience by participating in all aspects of the ongoing research and laboratory activities, including assistance in the daily research sessions with the dolphins, training of dolphins, data processing and analysis, and also assist with projects administrative and maintenance requirements. Interns should have at least two years of college experience. Individuals from all types of academic disciplines are welcome to apply. Selection is competitive and is based on the applicant’s statement of interest, prior experience, academic record, and letters of reference. The following internship periods for the project are available: Summer (mid-May through August 2007, Fall (mid August 2007 to mid- January 2008) and Spring (early January through May 2008).Arrangements can possibly be made for different starting and ending dates if there are conflicts with school schedules. There is no charge for the internship. Interns are responsible for their own room and board. To apply please submit the following: 1) Statement of Interest 2) Academic records 3) Three letters of reference 4) Curriculum Vitae or for more information please contact (please put “dolphin internship” in the subject line!) Dr M. Hoffmann-Kuhnt Acoustic Research Laboratory Tropical Marine Science Institute National University of Singapore 12 A Kent Ridge Road Singapore 119223 Email: mahoku@nus.edu.sg