*LAST-MINUTE CALL FOR INTERNSHIPS FOR APRIL* *CIIMAR-Madeira/OOM/ARDITI is looking for 2 interns to participate in CETUS-Madeira, a marine mammals’ research project based in Madeira Island, Portugal* We are currently filling *2 positions for 1st April – 31 May 2019*. *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, except onboard, where food is provided. These positions are unpaid but we encourage candidates to seek grants where we can post as host institution. In order to cover for logistic expenses, there is a monthly fee of 75eur. Non-European candidates must cover their own insurance expenses. *Internship description:* - Training on monitoring protocol, cetacean identification and data processing and analysis; - Sea surveys between Madeira and Porto Santo; - Educational activities in local schools or to the general public, when possible; - Participation on research trips, 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, be reliable, dedicated, adaptable and patient, as this work is highly weather dependent and requires consecutive days of work at sea. 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, please send a CV and a letter of interest to rita.ferreira@oom.arditi.pt. Thank you, Rita Ferreira MSc Oceanic Observatory of Madeira – ARDITI http://oom.arditi.pt MARE – Marine and Environmental Sciences Center Madeira Tecnopolo, Caminho da Penteada, Piso 0 9020-105 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal +351 291 721 216