There are new positions available on cetacean monitoring in the Antalya Bay, Turkey

The Project:

Marine Mammals Research Association (DMAD) founded for the purpose of contributing to the scientific knowledge on marine mammals for the conservation and sustainable management of marine biodiversity and increasing the public awareness in the area. Despite the large cetacean biodiversity, there haven’t been any long-term studies on this region. Therefore, the project aims to fulfill the gaps of missing long-term studies in the area by collecting data on cetacean abundance, distribution, behavior and site fidelity. This project provides an excellent opportunity for cetologists, students and individuals interested in getting more experience and knowledge in the field of marine mammal research.

OPEN POSITIONS

We have two different positions open

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (R.A.)

We are looking for one research assistant starting from the end of July for 5 months, and you must have some experience with marine mammals or animal ecology.

As a R.A., you will have access to intensive training on;

· GIS

· Basic statistics and SPSS

· DISTANCE and other softwares (Pythagoras, Logger, Imatch).

There will also be space and opportunity for you to suggest and create your own project, as well as contribute to publications we might be working on. There may be opportunities to join into the offshore surveys.

The project contribution is 500€ per month, which covers the accommodation (food cost will be at each responsibility, although this is a low expense and should be around 75€ month or less).

VOLUNTEER

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and hard-working individuals to join our team. Minimum commitment is one month, although for a fuller experience we recommend two.

This position is unpaid and requires a contribution which covers the accommodation and side activities. Food cost will be at each responsibility, although this is a low expense and should be around 75€ month or less.

The available months are:

· August (850€ One position left!!)

· September (850€ One position left!!)

· October (700€ Open)

· November(700€ Open)

· December (700€ Open)

FOR BOTH POSITIONS:

Required aptitudes:

Good motivation

Endurance

Being able to live and work in a multicultural team sharing the same home.

Duties:

Collecting sighting and behavioral data (using binoculars, theodolite and different software’s) both during land and boat surveys

Organizing photo-ID catalogue

Entering data

Working conditions:

Expect long working days in the field (from 6 to 12 hours per day), and to wake up very early (around 4:30 a.m.). The work will be carried under adverse weather conditions, particularly under the sun with very high temperatures (up to 45ºC). The typical week is divided in 4 days of fieldwork 1-2 days of office work and 1-2 days for you to enjoy the lovely Turkish Riviera and the city of Antalya.

How to apply

Please send a cover letter and CV to info@dmad.org.tr. For more information please visit www.dmad.org.tr or email us.

Have a good day,

Aylin Akkaya Baş