Are you looking for a thesis project in Marine Mammals Science? The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI) invites applications for dissertation/thesis projects in a dynamic, international, and competitive research environment. The main research topics of the BDRI include cetacean’s ecology, ethology, ecological modeling and bioacoustics. Highly motivated students in the fields of zoology, marine biology, veterinary and related disciplines are invited to apply for an internship with thesis project at the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI). Below you can see a list of the thesis topics that will be offered in 2017 at BDRI’s headquarters in O Grove, NW Spain. 1. Population variation in bottlenose dolphin social communication. 2. Population variation in signature whistles production and characteristics in resident bottlenose dolphins. 3. Acoustic communication and associated behaviour of the common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). 4. Feeding strategies of a resident population of bottlenose dolphins in Arousa Firth (Galicia, Spain). 5. Diving behaviour of bottlenose dolphins and impact ofmarine traffic in the Arousa Firth (Galicia, Spain). 6. Diving behaviour of harbour porpoises in the Arousa Firth (Galicia, Spain). 7. Using habitat models to identify suitable sites for marine protected areas for dolphins and porpoises in Galician waters, NW Spain. 8. Cetaceans distribution and use of habitat along the Arousa Firth (NW Spain). 9. Bottlenose dolphin social structure and group dynamics in the Arousa Firth (NW SPain). 10. Population variation and evolution of natural marks in bottlenose dolphins. Implications for mark-recapture studies. Students will participate as research assistants in an on-going, long-term research program dealing with marine mammals’ research in the Galician waters (NW Spain). Students will collect data in the field and analyse and interpret data in the lab. Students will be under direct supervision of the chief biologist Bruno Diaz Lopez and the marine ecologist Séverine Methion. ABOUT YOU We look for persons who are highly motivated, eager to learn, and have a positive attitude. WORKING PLACE The BDRI is located in a pleasant research center sited at O Grove, Galicia (NW Spain). The institute and research vessel are equipped with the state-of-the-art technology, and the study area has especially good conditions for bottlenose dolphin research due to the existence of a resident population. The BDRI is a very international environment, and the everyday working language is English. APPLICATION The application written in English, Spanish, Italian, or French should include a cover letter explaining the applicant’s motivations, CV, copies of relevant certificates/diplomas, and if possible reference letter. Please download the internships/thesis general information and application form at: <www.thebdri.com/resources/downloads/internships.pdf> <www.thebdri.com/resources/downloads/applicationinternships.doc> The application labeled ‘Application Thesis Project’ should be submitted via email at: severine@thebdri.com ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Start and end dates are flexible but the position requires a minimum of 30 days between January and November 2017. If the student intends to receive academic credit, he/she will be responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institutions. The BDRI is a private and self-funded centre, hence, there is an internships/tuition fee including the thesis supervision, training, accommodation in an apartment, and other expenses derived of both the thesis project and your participation as research assistant (housing, use of equipment, lab work, field trips, use of research vessel). Successful applicants will be responsible for their own transportation expenses to and from the research centre (O Grove, Galicia, Spain). There is no deadline to apply. However, approved applications are accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. More information can be obtained directly from severine@thebdri.com Best regards, Bruno Díaz López Chief biologist and Director The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI Avenida Beiramar 192, O Grove 36980, Pontevedra, Spain www.thebdri.com 0034 684 24 8552 This email is confidential to the intended recipient(s) and the contents may be legally privileged or contain proprietary and private informations. It is intended solely for the person to whom it is addressed. If you are not an intended recipient, you may not review, copy or distribute this email. If received in error, please notify the sender and delete the message from your system immediately. Please note that neither the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI nor the sender accept any responsibility for any viruses and it is your responsibility to scan the email and the attachments (if any). Thank you for your cooperation.