Oceanic Observatory of Madeira (OOM/ARDITI) is currently opening LAST MINUTE INTERNSHIPS FOR SUMMER in Madeira Island (Portugal) The Oceanic Observatory of Madeira (OOM) is a research unit within the Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation (ARDITI), located in Madeira Island, Portugal. OOM seeks to become a centre of excellence dedicated to research and permanent monitoring of the ocean. This initiative brings together a multidisciplinary scientific community, joining several institutions with the aim of promoting cooperation and resource optimization. http://oom.arditi.pt *OOM/ARDITI is looking for 2 interns to help with our marine mammals’ research project based in Madeira Island, Portugal.* We are currently filling positions for *July*, starting as soon as possible. *Internship Details:* In Madeira Archipelago, located in Macaronesia (NE Atlantic), 29 species of cetaceans are recorded. Daily, there is one ferry boat that conducts trips between the 2 main islands of the archipelago, Madeira and Porto Santo. The interns will be enrolled in data collection through visual surveys 3 days per week. *Interns must cover all their accommodation, travel and food expenses.* These positions are unpaid but we encourage candidates to seek grants where we can post as host institution. To cover for logistic expenses, there is a monthly fee of 75eur, paid fully upon arrival. Non-European candidates must cover their own insurance expenses. *Internship description:* - Training on monitoring protocol and cetacean identification; - Sea surveys Madeira-Porto Santo; - Educational activities in local schools or to the general public (when possible); - Free time to visit Madeira and Porto Santo; - Accident insurance. Successful applicants should possess or be enrolled in a BS or MS course in biology or related. Applicants must be flexible, mature and hard-working, be reliable, dedicated and patient, as this work is highly weather dependent and requires consecutive days of work at sea. Applicants must work well in small groups and have a positive attitude, as well as be independent and proactive. 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 OOM/ARDITI, please send a CV and a letter of interest to rita.ferreira@oom.arditi.pt. Thank you, Rita Ferreira, MsC OOM-ARDITI Phone: *+351291721246 <+351%20291%20721%20246>*