Oceanic Observatory of Madeira (OOM/ARDITI) is currently opening LAST MINUTE INTERNSHIPS FOR SUMMER in Madeira Island (Portugal)

 

The Oceanic Observatory of Madeira (OOM) is a research unit within the Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation (ARDITI), located in Madeira Island, Portugal. OOM seeks to become a centre of excellence dedicated to research and permanent monitoring of the ocean. This initiative brings together a multidisciplinary scientific community, joining several institutions with the aim of promoting cooperation and resource optimization. http://oom.arditi.pt

 

OOM/ARDITI is looking for 2 interns to help with our marine mammals’ research project based in Madeira Island, Portugal.

 

We are currently filling positions for July, starting as soon as possible.

 

 

Internship Details:

In Madeira Archipelago, located in Macaronesia (NE Atlantic), 29 species of cetaceans are recorded. Daily, there is one ferry boat that conducts trips between the 2 main islands of the archipelago, Madeira and Porto Santo. The interns will be enrolled in data collection through visual surveys 3 days per week. Interns must cover all their accommodation, travel and food expenses. These positions are unpaid but we encourage candidates to seek grants where we can post as host institution. To cover for logistic expenses, there is a monthly fee of 75eur, paid fully upon arrival. Non-European candidates must cover their own insurance expenses.

 

 

Internship description:

- Training on monitoring protocol and cetacean identification;

- Sea surveys Madeira-Porto Santo;

- Educational activities in local schools or to the general public (when possible);

- Free time to visit Madeira and Porto Santo;

- Accident insurance.

 

Successful applicants should possess or be enrolled in a BS or MS course in biology or related. Applicants must be flexible, mature and hard-working,  be reliable, dedicated and patient, as this work is highly weather dependent and requires consecutive days of work at sea. Applicants must work well in small groups and have a positive attitude, as well as be independent and proactive. If you are an undergraduate or graduate student interested in pursuing a career in marine mammal research, this is an excellent opportunity to learn and gain experience at sea.

 

 

If you are interested in interning with OOM/ARDITI, please send a CV and a letter of interest to rita.ferreira@oom.arditi.pt.

 

 

Thank you,

Rita Ferreira, MsC

OOM-ARDITI

Phone: +351291721246