*Marine Mammal Research Assistant Positions* Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation is recruiting for the following positions 1. Marine Mammal Research Assistant LOCATION - EASTERN AEGEAN SEA, GREECE http://archipelago.gr/ <http://archipelago.gr/en/> Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation has 2 open job positions for “Marine Mammal Research Assistant” to assist with our marine mammal research and conservation efforts. We are recruiting for both short - term and long term cooperation. Start date: We are looking for candidates able to start in January 2025, but are also open to receive applications for candidates available at later dates DUTIES - Lead and supervise projects related to the monitoring of cetaceans, including survey design and data analysis. - Analyze photo-ID, behaviour and passive acoustic data and write up of relevant reports - Supervise group of students/ interns - Supervise research and data collection on board the research boats - Assist with outreach activities - Assist in everyday running of our research bases/ boats, including providing assistance to interns and contributing to general base management tasks ESSENTIAL REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: MSc Degree in marine sciences, with experience in marine mammal research Good comprehension of data collection methods and research and analysis principles and techniques Previous experience in analyzing marine mammal monitoring data Experience with Raven Pro and PAMGuard Experience in Rstudio or other statistical software and GIS Desirable experience managing and training students and/or volunteers Demonstrated leadership, supervision and team building skills Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Ability to conduct fieldwork in all weather conditions Ability to write scientific reports and papers Fluency in English Fluency in Greek (optional) Valid international driver’s license or driver’s license for the EU (optional) WE OFFER For the duration of the trial period (1 month), travel expenses with full board and accommodation are covered, with the possibility of remuneration based on experience. For successful candidates, the remuneration package offered depends on the experience level of the applicant. OVERVIEW - LOCATION & OUR TEAM The Aegean Sea is a key Mediterranean biodiversity hotspot supporting some of the most important remaining populations of marine mammals and turtles in the Mediterranean. This includes bottlenose, short-beaked common, striped and Risso’s dolphins, sperm whales and Cuvier’s beaked whales, the highly endangered Mediterranean Monk seal, as well as loggerhead and green turtles. The research and conservation of marine mammals has been one of the key areas of focus of the Archipelagos Institute since its establishment in 1998. Our goal is to fill the important knowledge gaps regarding the distribution of marine mammal populations in the Greek Seas and the northeast Mediterranean, while also quantifying the factors that threaten their survival. Our research focuses on assessing populations and the interactions of cetaceans with fisheries and maritime traffic. Also monitored are the effects caused by overfishing and the various forms of pollution (plastic, chemical and noise pollution). Close cooperation with local communities is at the core of Archipelagos’ actions and an essential prerequisite for the implementation of any conservation action. Through the use of our research vessels, the team records behavioral and acoustic data, and photo-ID images, as well as documents vessel traffic data, macroplastic data, and seabird abundance. Our main goal is to use the data collected to develop successful, targeted management and conservation plans. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Please submit a current resume, a list of three references, and a cover letter expressing your interest to info@archipelago.gr *Beatriz Tintoré* *Project Manager of the Marine Mammal and Terrestrial Research Department* *Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation* *Doctoral Researcher - Brunel University London*