Dear all, DEADLINE EXTENSION: FRIDAY 18 MARCH 2011 Due to the overwhelming response to our recent advertisement for traineeships, contract and full-time positions (see below), we will now be conducting interviews until 18 March, possibly longer. The interview process will require significantly more resources on our part than originally anticipated, and we encourage all those deterred by the previous short deadline to apply, so that the most deserving candidates are considered. OSC invites applications for various MMO/PSO/MMSO/PAM and SAS (Seabirds At-Sea, or equivalent seabird surveillance and monitoring) positions worldwide, including contract work, traineeships, and full-time positions. All applicants must have made necessary enquiries (e.g. sought advice from JNCC-approved instructors) and familiarised themselves with general offshore working requirements (e.g. 12-hour shifts, 7 days per week, typically 5-6 week crew-rotations), be prepared to indicate a willingness to maintain flexibility, and address each of the following points where relevant to respective positions: 1.Undergraduate science-based degree to minimum grade of lower second class (2:2), or equivalent for overseas candidates; 2.Ability to identify all European marine mammals and/or bird species; 3.Copies of up-to-date CV in Word format (2003 or earlier version, not exceeding two pages); 4.Copies of valid passport(s) and any visas; 5.Copies of MMO/PSO/MMSO/PAM and SAS (or equivalent) certificates; 6.Copies of up-to-date Pan-European offshore medical certificates (to simplify administration, please separately and clearly state expiry dates on your CV); 7.Copies of up-to-date Pan-European offshore survival certificates (to simplify administration, please separately and clearly state expiry dates on your CV); 8.Field experience (including duration) in respective roles; 9.Ability to install basic operating system and PAM (e.g. PAMGUARD and IFAW) software onto new laptops, set up sound cards, and configure PAM with hydrophone array and portable GPS unit or with vessel's NMEA (satellite) comms; 10.Copies of full driving licence and specify whether clean; 11.Previous contract or employment rates; 12.Previous employer's contact details. Candidates applying for traineeships are not expected to address all of the above, but must provide a cogent case for their consideration. Priority will be given to candidates who can answer the above points succinctly with few or no questions. Due to popularity of these advertisements, we cannot provide careers advice and any such enquiries will be ignored. All certificates should be provided in JPEG format and resized to a sensible resolution that can easily be emailed, yet clearly legible. PDFs are acceptable, but not desirable -- note point 3, which specifies requirement for Word 2003 format or earlier. For certain jobs, work will be awarded preferentially to UK-based applicants; however, in these circumstances, equal consideration will also apply to any overseas domiciled applicants who can provide a temporary UK residence (e.g. friends or family) and arrange/fund their own transportation to/from our UK offices when required - CVs for such applications should state both overseas and UK temporary addresses. Successful applicants will be invited for interviews commencing Monday 14 February 2011 in Dunbar, Scotland, UK. In order to apply, send a CV and appropriate accompanying documents to Rebecca Thompson, Operations Co-ordinator: rt@osc.co.uk Regards Rebecca Thompson -- Rebecca Thompson Operations Co-ordinator OSC Limited Ocean House 4 Brewery Lane Belhaven, Dunbar East Lothian, Scotland EH42 1PD W: www.osc.co.uk