Summer- Research Assistant-

North Atlantic right whale behavior

Sustainable Seas Technology is a 501(c)(3) that focuses on collaborative work with the fishing industry and the conservation community. We primarily work to test and promote innovative fishing gear technology that economically sustains small fishing communities while also protecting whales and other marine life from entanglement in fishing gear.

We are looking for a student to assist us in assimilating materials for a literature review focusing on North Atlantic right whale (NARW) behavior. This review process will require the candidate to be self-motivated, organized, and thorough. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build relationships within the North Atlantic right whale conservation community and will also require the individual to have excellent communication skills. Emails and phone calls will play a large role in gathering data and following up on leads.

Responsibilities

Complete research tasks as assigned, such as conducting literature reviews and background research; finding, organizing, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and preparing briefs, reports, and presentations.
Attend biweekly meetings with project team to discuss progress.
Contact (via phone, email, or other) experts in NARW research and behavior to gather information and resources to contribute to the literature review. We will provide the majority of this information.
Electronically file all research findings and log tasks in project management software.
Execute other research work as assigned.

This is an independent contractor position that begins immediately and will pay a flat rate at the middle and end of the review period (4 weeks), for a total of $2,000. You will be working closely with our senior staff and can set your own schedule, as long as the work is completed by project deadlines. The application period opens May 17th and closes May 21st. Interviews will be conducted the week of May 22-28^th.

Please forward a 1-page letter of interest, resume, 2 references, and/or a CV to:

admin@sustainableseastechnology.org

Kim Sawicki

President

Sustainable Seas Technology, INC

+1 860.287.7221 (US)

+44 7840 489378 (UK)

www.sustainableseastechnology.org

Sustainable Seas Technology, INC is is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN #85-1646730.