The Faculty of Sciences from University of Porto / Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research is preparing its 4th year of cetacean monitoring in cargo ships from Continental Portugal (Porto/Lisbon) to Madeira (Caniçal), Azores (Ponta Delgada/Horta/Praia da Vitória) and, for the 1st time, to Cape Verde Islands (Sal/Boavista).. Sampling season will start in May for the Cape Verde route and in July for the other; and will go on up to October. We are seeking volunteers for the 2015 MMOs team with, at least, one month of availability within the sampling season. Training will be provided but people with cetacean monitoring experience will be preferred. Participants can also participate in data entry and data analysis if they wish to work/learn with GIS and habitat modelling techniques, and we encourage the use of this experience for university reports or internships (given that the course director allows it). Successful applicants should possess or be enrolled in a BS or MS course in biology or related, be reliable, dedicated, adaptable and patient, as this work is highly weather dependent and requires consecutive days of work at sea. These are unpaid positions and travel expenses to or within Portugal are not covered, however, all the expenses on board are (food and accommodation). Occasional accommodation in the mainland, in between surveys, is not covered, however, deals with Oporto’s local hostels are undergoing in order to provide lower rates. If you are an undergraduate or graduated student interested in pursuing a careen in marine mammal research, this is an excellent opportunity to learn and gain experience at sea. Application deadline is 30th April; however if you want to start in May or June, please submit your application as soon as possible. We will inform you on our decision by 15th May, with exception of the volunteers selected for May to June period, who will be informed in April. To apply please send a Motivation Letter, *Curriculum Vitae* and availability within sampling season, to: ispinto@ciimar.up.pt and anamafaldacorreia@gmail.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prof. Dr. Isabel Sousa Pinto Prof. Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto Interdisciplinary Centre for Marine and Environmental Research - Director of Coastal Biodiversity Lab R. dos Bragas, *289. 4050-123* Porto, Portugal Email: *ispinto@ciimar.up.pt <ispinto@ciimar.up.pt>* *www.cimar.org/CIIMAR/en/index.htm <http://www.cimar.org/CIIMAR/en/index.htm>*