RESEARCH ASSISTANT – HUMPBACK WHALE RESEARCH PROGRAM

The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies (Provincetown MA) is seeking a research assistant for its Humpback Whale Research Program. PCCS is a private, non-profit institution committed to research, conservation, and education related to the marine environment (with an emphasis on marine mammals).

Research assistant responsibilities include field data recording, photo-identification, data processing, photographic matching, humpback whale catalog maintenance, equipment maintenance and administrative tasks. This individual is expected to participate in other PCCS programs, especially its Marine Animal Entanglement Response program, as needed.

Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree in marine biology, zoology or another biological field, excellent computer and communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work at sea over extended periods and in a wide range of weather conditions. Previous humpback whale research experience is desirable. US vehicle driver’s license is required.

This position is full-time, year-round, with the potential for annual renewal. Generous benefits and salary commensurate with experience. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and contact information for two references to the following address:

Humpback RA Search

Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies

115 Bradford Avenue

Provincetown, MA 02657

or email srichardson@coastalstudies.org

Deadline for submissions is January 29, 2010.