Name: Domonique Gillen Email: volunteer.orca@gmail.com Message: *Introduction*: The Ocean Research Conservation Association of Ireland (ORCA Ireland) are a non-profit organisation based in the south of Ireland. ORCA Ireland are seeking to expand our team for summer 2022, and are taking applications for interns/research assistants for humpback whale research at our field station in West Cork. These are entry-level research positions designed to offer experience for individuals seeking to develop their professional careers in marine mammal science. *Experience Gained:* As an ORCA Ireland research assistant you will gain experience in; - Boat-based opportunistic cetacean surveys on whale watching boats - Dedicated boat-based and land-based cetacean surveys - Detection and species identification of marine mammals and seabirds - Collecting and processing Photo I.D. data - Collecting behavioural data - Assisting with bioacoustics analysis using AI/machine learning with our *Smart Whale Sounds *Project - Analysing UAV or drone footage collected in the field - Science communication, education and public awareness In addition, interns will gain experience living in a remote offshore island, rich in biodiversity, boat handling and crew skills. Accommodation: Interns will be provided with camping facilities on Sherkin Island <https://sherkinisland.ie>, including access to a communal kitchen and showers, in addition to gaining access and experience growing fruit and vegetables in a communal garden. Interns are expected to alternate shopping, cooking and cleaning duties according to a rota. Out-door recreational activities are available, such as kayaking and surfing. *Qualifications*: Recent graduate or current student of marine science, zoology, ecology or related biological or animal science fields are encouraged to apply. Previous experience on boats, with photography and data collection are desirable but not required as training will be provided. Preference will be given to interns that can join the project for a minimum of 2 months. *Expenses*: Those accepted to the program are volunteers and do not earn an income while involved, or collecting data on local whale watch boats. Provided camping facilities at North Shore <https://sherkinnorthshore.com> on Sherkin Island is mandatory for a fee. Contribution to join the field season is €800/month for use of shared camping facilities, in addition to supporting the project to cover costs of use of equipment, insurance and boat fuel. Successful applicants are also responsible for their own travel to the field site and recreational expenses, however travel to and from Sherkin Island to mainland Ireland will be included in the project contribution fee. To apply: To apply for a position of a Humpback whale Intern with ORCA Ireland, applicants must send an up to date C.V. and cover letter stating their motivation to join the team. *Deadline for a**pplications to be sent to volunteer.orca@gmail.com <volunteer.orca@gmail.com>** is by 5pm (GMT) on April 8th 2022.* Cheers, Domonique -- Domonique Gillen, BSc., MSc. *ORCA Ireland* ORCA Coordination Officer, *Ocean Research Conservation Association Ireland. * The Rubicon Centre, Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland. 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