Join Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation in Marine Mammal Research internships in the Aegean Sea Greece - few positions still available for Summer/Autumn/Winter 2024 *Internship details:* Archipelagos’ marine mammal research internships provide an opportunity to join year-round field work on dedicated research vessels, offering experience collecting data on the bioacoustics, behaviour and photo-identification of seven marine mammal species. The Aegean Sea is one of the most important remaining marine biodiversity hotspots in the Mediterranean and Europe with important populations of 4 dolphin and 2 whale species, as well as the endangered Mediterranean monk seal. Archipelagos’ research is dedicated to addressing biodiversity abundance and distribution in this area and aims to enable efficient conservation action. By joining our team, you will be contributing to research devoted to the protection of marine life in the Mediterranean Sea. Few positions are still available for SUMMER, AUTUMN and WINTER placements on Samos Island (eastern Aegean Sea, Greece). This internship program is open to students, graduates, and researchers in marine, ecological, environmental sciences, or veterinary medicine. As part of our team, you can expect to gain skills and experience in: - Conducting boat surveys - Training on monitoring protocol and cetacean identification - Data analysis - Scientific writing - Photo-ID - Acoustic monitoring - Behavioural study of cetaceans - Seabirds identification - Sea turtle identification - Monitoring of the Mediterranean monk seal - Basic marine mammal first aid and necropsy Successful applicants must be able to work both independently and as part of a dynamic, multicultural, multidisciplinary team. During multi-day expeditions, the research team lives on the boat, so applicants must be able to live in tight quarters for several days at a time. Fluency in English is required, as well as motivation to live in a small island community with simple facilities. For more information, please go to: https://archipelago.gr/get-involved/placements-and-internships/marine-mammal... As a non-profit organization, Archipelagos cannot cover the living and working costs of interns. Therefore, all interns are required to pay placement fees of 245 euros per week for internships lasting three months or more. This fee covers accommodation, full board, use of equipment, research boats, and transport for work purposes. Please note that travel costs are not included and must be covered by the participant. Students and recent graduates are encouraged to seek possible funding through their universities by contacting the Finance, International Relations, Placement, or Erasmus+ Offices, or other relevant grant-providing organizations in their region. To apply: Please send your CV, motivation letter and one reference letter to admissions@archipelago.gr *Beatriz Tintoré* *Project Manager of the Marine Mammal and Terrestrial Research Department* *Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation* *Doctoral Researcher - Brunel University London*