Temporary Field Assistant(s) required for spring and summer 2012 baleen whale research projects in the Azores, North Atlantic and Iceland. Song of the Whale's research team is seeking experienced and enthusiastic individual(s) to join the team as temporary field work assistant(s) during a number of consecutive projects in and around the Azores including a transit to the USA (April - May) and North Atlantic and Iceland (July and August). Working in close collaboration with other research groups, the projects will take place from the end of March to the end of September (with a break during June) and will primarily be focused on conducting passive acoustic / visual research on baleen whales, although other cetaceans will be documented/recorded too. The projects will be conducted from International Fund for Animal Welfare's dedicated research vessel, Song of the Whale. R/V SOTW is a 22 m long, purpose-built sailing research vessel with accommodation for 10. R/V SOTW is operated by a dedicated team from Marine Conservation Research Ltd. Experience in boat-based field work on cetaceans, particularly acoustic research is essential as is familiarity with the use of computers. The team onboard will be made up of MCR staff, visiting scientists and volunteers/student interns. Reasonable travel expenses and board and lodging onboard the boat will be provided and a small weekly allowance may also be available. The season may be split between two research assistants if appropriate. For more information about MCR and R/V Song of the Whale please see the following websites: <http://www.marineconservationresearch.co.uk/> www.marineconservationresearch.co.uk/ and <http://www.ifaw.org/sotw> www.ifaw.org/sotw Please email a letter of interest and CV, outlining your previous experience, availability and why you think you should be considered for the post to <mailto:info@mcr-team.co.uk> info@mcr-team.co.uk by the 27th February 2012.