URGENT-Available Internship: Photo-ID and genetics of bottlenose dolphins in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand I am currently seeking an experienced intern to work with, at the Molecular Ecology and Evolution Laboratory at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. The position entails assisting during field surveys in the scenic landscapes of the Bay of Islands and Hauraki Gulf researching bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) abundance and genetics. Assistance with data entry, matching and labelling of photographs will also be required. The placement shall run for 6 to 9 weeks commencing in March 2006 (although a long-term assistant is preferred, short-term periods may be discussed). The position involves a variety of tasks including assisting during fieldwork trips (for photo-identification and biopsy sampling), sorting, labelling and data entry. The successful candidate ideally should have photo-identification and boat handling experience and good motivation to collaborate with land- based tasks. The successful candidate should arrange their own accommodation in Auckland, living expenses, travel costs and visa. There is no monetary compensation for this position. Please apply immediately by e-mail to: GABRIELA DE TEZANOS PINTO at: g.tezanospinto@auckland.ac.nz Gabriela de Tezanos Pinto Molecular Ecology and Evolution Lab, School of Biological Sciences The University of Auckland Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand. More info about the project can be found at http://www.sbs.auckland.ac.nz/research/popgenevol/baker/projects/bottlenosed... ins.htm Gabriela de Tezanos Pinto PhD Candidate Population Genetics & Evolution Lab The University of Auckland Private Bag 92019, Auckland New Zealand http://www.sbs.auckland.ac.nz/research/popgenevol/baker/gabriella.htm ·´¯`·.¸¸..><((((º>.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><((((º>`·.¸ ..¸<º))))><`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.<º))))><.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. <º))))><¸.·´¯`·.¸. ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through University of Auckland http://www.auckland.ac.nz/