Dear Marmam readers, We are looking for 2-3 volunteers to join our team at the *Cetacean Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution Lab* (CEBEL) at the School of Biological Sciences, Flinders University (South Australia). Research project: “Population size, structure and habitat preferences of common dolphins in South Australia: enhancing the assessment, reduction and mitigation of fisheries operational interactions”. Students/volunteers with a biology or marine biology background from overseas or Australia are welcome to apply. Commitment is required for a period of 3 months starting beginning of August 2011. Main tasks will be assisting in dolphin aerial surveys - being an observer in a small aircraft for dolphin abundance estimates. There are also opportunities to assist in biopsy sampling of dolphins from boats, data entry, data editing and molecular laboratory work, depending on interest. Experience in aerial survey work is desirable, but not mandatory. We are looking for people with a good research understanding that are flexible and willing to work long hours in the field. Availability to undertake field work on short notice is a must (including weekends) since much of the work depends on good weather conditions. Schedules will be flexible with days off on windy days rather than weekends. Volunteers will need to cover their own transport to Adelaide, SA and living expenses (food and accommodation). We are happy to assists applicants from overseas with visas and finding accommodation in Adelaide. This project provides an excellent opportunity for students and individuals interested in getting more experience in the field of marine mammal research. If interested, please send a ‘letter of interest’ to Kerstin.bilgmann@flinders.edu.au and attach a short CV listing relevant work experience. Best wishes, Kerstin -- Dr Kerstin Bilgmann Postdoctoral Fellow School of Biological Sciences Flinders University GPO Box 2100 Adelaide SA 5001 Australia Ph: +61 (0) 409134460 E-mail: kerstin.bilgmann@flinders.edu.au & Honorary Associate Marine Mammal Research Group Graduate School of the Environment Macquarie University