Research Internship Positions Summer 2023 – Greece Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation still has spots available for the *Marine Mammal and Research Conservation INTERNSHIPS ON-SITE*. Archipelagos is a Greek non-profit, non-governmental organization combining multidisciplinary scientific research and efficient conservation work with the active participation of local communities since 1998. https://archipelago.gr/en/ *Internship details:* The position is open for the months of *July onwards in Samos Island *(North Eastern Aegean Sea, Greece). This internship program is available for students, graduates and researchers in marine, ecological and environmental sciences and/or veterinary medicine. As part of this internship, you will be involved in the monitoring of cetacean, Mediterranean monk seal and sea turtle populations through visual and acoustic surveys. 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 collection & analysis · Photo-ID · Acoustic monitoring · Behavioural study of cetaceans · Seabird identification · Sea turtle identification · Monitoring of the Mediterranean monk seal · Basic marine mammal first aid and necropsy · Preparing for the development of The Aegean Marine Life Sanctuary Also, you can expect to gain experience in different Software such as: · Rstudio · QGis · SocProg – group structure analysis · BORIS software – Behavioural analysis · Raven Pro 1.6 · PamGuard 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 research 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/en/get-involved/placements-and-internships/marine-mam... *As a non-profit organization Archipelagos cannot cover the living and working costs of the interns. Therefore, all interns will need to cover the monthly placement fees (*For more information please refer to admissions@archipelago.gr <admissions@archipelago.gr>*). This covers accommodation, full board, use of equipment, use of the research boats and transport for working purposes. Please note that travel costs are NOT included in this price and are covered by the participant. Students and recent graduates are advised to explore possible funding through their universities, by getting in touch with the Finance / International Relations / Placement/ Erasmus+ Offices at their Universities or other relevant grant-providing organizations in their region. To apply for this internship please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/MbYpH5GMJZBJYuJD7 In addition to answering some basic questions, you will be asked to upload your CV. If you have any questions please email: admissions@archipelago.gr Thank you for your interest in our organization, *Beatriz Tintoré* *Project Manager of the Marine Mammal and Terrestrial Research Department* *Doctoral Researcher - Brunel University London*