Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute Right Whale Aerial Survey Observers Job Announcement Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, a non-profit research and conservation organization, is seeking temporary, seasonal aerial observers for marine mammal surveys from December 2019 through March 2020. These positions are in anticipation of research activities to be conducted in the southeastern United States, contingent upon funding. Responsibilities will include participating in aerial flights up to five days per week, data processing, and photo analysis. Observers are required to complete an aviation and marine safety/survival training course. Housing is provided and will be located in St. Simons Island, Georgia. Qualifications: Previous aerial or marine mammal survey experience, as well as experience in photo-identification of large cetaceans, is strongly desired. Applicants should be skilled in database entry and other computer applications including photo processing software. The ability to live and work well in a team environment and work in a small aircraft up to eight hours per day is required. We are currently accepting applications from U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Job Description: Job Title: Right Whale Aerial Observer Hours: 40 hrs/week from December 2019 through March 2020 Responsibilities: Participating in right whale aerial surveys under the direct supervision of the Right Whale Team Leader. Collecting data and images on right whales (condition, behavior, associations, status, etc.), and location data on ships and other species of interest. Facilitating the transmittal of location information to the various communication networks, the U.S. Navy, Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR), Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, New England Aquarium, NOAA, and the University of Rhode Island. Photographing sightings via digital photography and processing and matching those images following each flight. Verifying and conducting quality control checks on aerial survey data. Completing data spreadsheets, analyzing data, report writing, and other tasks as required and/or assigned by the supervisor. Benefit Summary: Workers Compensation coverage; housing provided. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Clearwater Marine Aquarium Human Resources Department (mailto: ddesantis@cmaquarium.org) by September 20, 2019. Phone calls are not permitted. Melanie White Research Biologist Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute 249 Windward Passage Clearwater, FL 33767 mwhite@cmaquarium.org C: 518.339.1202 http://www.cmaresearchinstitute.org