Position:

One volunteer is required to assist with marine mammal distribution data entry and processing in Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough Sounds, NZ.

This research forms part of an ongoing PhD study being conducted under the auspices of the Coastal-Marine Research Group (C-MRG) at Massey University,

Auckland (http://cmrg.massey.ac.nz).

Timeframe:

3 Months between September-December 2014

 

Location:

Picton, New Zealand

 

Responsibilities:

Major Responsibilities include:

-          Entry of dolphin sighting/distribution data

-          Data analysis using GIS

-          Photo data processing and matching

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a science background, experience in the aforementioned areas and an interest in marine mammal science.

This internship is well-suited for recent graduates of marine biology, zoology, ecology or similar fields looking to gain additional experience.

 

He or she must:

-          Possess basic computer skills

-          Be detail oriented and organized

-          Be responsible, focused  and motivated

-          Be personable, possess strong communication skills and fluency in English

-          Be prepared to live in a small town and to work independently the majority of the time

-          Make a minimum 3 month commitment (40-45 hrs/week) to the project

-          Possess a strong interest in science and a mature attitude toward marine mammal research

-          Be flexible and patient

Application Process:

If interested please email c.cross@massey.ac.nz  with the subject line VOLUNTEER POSITION

Please list the following in a CONCISE message:

1)      Relevant experience or qualifications

2)      The time frame that you are available over the next several months

3)      Reasons you want to help with this project

4)      The contact info of at least one professional reference that can confirm work ethic and experience

Please also attach CV or resume to the email.

This is great opportunity to work in a unique environment while gaining further experience and contributing to an important project.

Priority will be given to placing applicants that are available immediately. Unfortunately, no monetary compensation or funding for housing is available for this position,

so the candidate must be able to support living expenses for the extent of the internship period.

 

Thank you for your interest!

 

Sincerely,

Cheryl