Cascadia Research is a non-profit organization based in Olympia, WA, USA. We are the central matching office for the SPLASH humpback whale study, in which five field seasons of photo-ID data were collected from breeding and feeding areas across the North Pacific, 2004-2006. We are seeking a skilled humpback whale matcher to assist in the compilation of photos in the SPLASH collection.

Qualified applicants should have at least one year of experience matching humpback whale fluke photos, ideally using large (>1,000 individuals) printed catalogs. Additionally, they should have solid data entry skills, and a familiarity with Microsoft Access or similar is helpful. Matchers must be able to match both accurately and efficiently for most of an 8-hour work day, while working in a small, open office environment alongside other matchers (which can be distracting). Comparison of SPLASH collections involves a somewhat complex system of accounting and peripheral data is collected with each fluke compared, so good organizational skills are imperative. A match test may be administered to candidates prior to hire.

The position is open starting June 1, 2007. Employment will be full-time (~40 hours per week) through late-January 2008, at our office in Olympia, WA. Pay is $15 per hour.

For more information, please contact Erin Falcone (efalcone@cascadiaresearch.org). Serious applicants should attach a resume and include references with contact information for previous matching experience.