The Alaska SeaLife Center is recruiting for:

Remote Video Monitoring of Steller Sea Lions (short-term or long-term)

The intern will assist with the day to day support of animal-related research activities involving Steller sea lions.  Applicants should exhibit a strong interest in field-based and animal-related research work and associated support.  Candidates with animal photo identification and behavioral study experience are preferred. Familiarity with Excell, MS Access and video recording equipment are also preferred.  Applicants should possess the ability to stay focused on the task at hand for extended periods of time.  Under the guidance of Chiswell staff, the intern will be trained and expected to perform the following duties:

• Operate remotely controlled cameras from a desktop computer.
• Assist with behavioral observations, video recording, data entry, and management.
• Contribute to the evolution and methodology of research data collection methods.
• Be prompt with daily duties and follow a very much regimented schedule of observations.
• Assist with observations and video systems maintenance in the field.

 

The "long-term" internship position has the desired start date of 5/1/18 and end date of 9/30/18

 

The "short-term" internship position has the desired start date of 5/16/18 and end date of 8/15/18

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