We have a LAST MINUTE OPENING for 2 volunteer positions for the period of February & March to help with our marine mammals’ research project based in Madeira Island, Portugal. Internship Details: The interns will be enrolled in data collection on board ferries and naval boats in two different routes. These positions are unpaid but we encourage candidates to seek grants where we can post as host institution. Priority will be given to those who can commit full time. Only European volunteers are accepted, for insurance reasons. Internship description: - An intensive training on monitoring protocol, cetacean identification and data processing and analysis; - Sea surveys Madeira-Porto Santo and Madeira-Selvagens; - Educational activities in local schools (when possible); - Data processing and analysis; - Free time to visit Madeira, Porto Santo and Selvagens. - Accident insurances Successful applicants should possess or be enrolled in a BS or MS course in biology or related, be reliable, dedicated, adaptable and patient, as this work is highly weather dependent and requires consecutive days of work at sea. If you are an undergraduate or graduate student interested in pursuing a career in marine mammal research, this is an excellent opportunity to learn and gain experience at sea. If you are interested in interning with CIIMAR-Madeira, please send a CV and a letter of interest to ana.dinis@ciimarmadeira.org or rita.ferreira@oom.arditi.pt as soon as possible. CIIMAR-Madeira is a private, non-profit organization based in Madeira Island, Portugal. It is a unique organization specialized on insular environments, which is currently involved in the development of fundamental and applied scientific research, both in atmospheric and marine sciences. For more information about CIIMAR-Madeira and our research please visit http://home.ciimarmadeira.org/ Thank you, Rita Ferreira, MsC CIIMAR-Madeira, OOM-ARDITI Phone: +351291721246