*Field assistants needed for research on right whales in Torres, South Brazil* *Overview: *We are seeking experienced field assistants to help students during winter/ spring season with land-based technique of behavioral observations on right whales, in Torres, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. *Project title:* “Habitat use and fine-scale movement patterns of southern-right-whale, *Eubalaena australis,* (Desmoulins, 1822) in Torres, southern Brazil”. *Fieldwork dates: *Volunteers are needed from 1st August to 30th September. *Project aim:* provide baseline information on the ecology, habitat use and social structure of right whales in Torres, in South Brazil. This research is part of a master study, lead by Ecology and Systematics of Sea Birds and Marine Mammals Lab at the Biological Sciences Institute, of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. *Duties: *Searching for whales, theodolite operating, recording field observations, equipment cleaning and data entry. *Expectations: *Field assistants need to be adaptable and patient as weather is highly dependent. We will be committed to go sampling everyday whenever weather allows us. If not, we’ll be working in data entry. *Prerequisites:* - Experience of field research on land-based technique (highly desirable); - Possess basic computer skills including MS Excel; - Enrolled in or completed a degree in biology, marine science, animal behaviour or a related field (desirable); - Be team-oriented, patient, and have an enthusiastic attitude to hard work and collecting data on the natural environment (essential); This is an opportunity to gain experience in land based techniques research and contribute to a project with high conservation and management value. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide monetary compensation. Assistants will be responsible for their own travel to Porto Alegre, South Brazil, and will have to pay for their own accommodation and food (around US$ 200,00/ month). We’ll share house duties including cooking and cleaning. ** Commitment to the full duration of this time will be highly favoured.* *Interested please send a CV, a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience, and contact details. This information must be sent in an e-mail with the subject ‘Field assistant’ before 25th July 2013 to ** silbottini@gmail.com* <silbottini@gmail.com>*.*