Seeking experienced volunteer field assistants for autumn 2013 whale research project offshore South Australia. Dates: 24 April to 9 May 2013 Overview: IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) is seeking experienced and enthusiastic individual(s) to join our research team as voluntary fieldwork assistant(s) for a project offshore of South Australia during late April - early May 2013. Departing from Adelaide, this project will take place for 16 consecutive days and applicants will need to be available for the duration of the survey. Work will be primarily focused on conducting visual and 24 hour passive acoustic research on cetaceans. Essential experience: * previous relevant survey experience of boat-based field work on cetaceans, with time spent living and working offshore * acoustic research experience * familiarity with the use of computer systems * reliable, motivated and team oriented, with a positive attitude and a genuine interest in marine mammal science * No history of seasickness The team onboard will be made up of IFAW and Marine Conservation Research (MCR) staff, visiting scientists and volunteers. Preference will be given to locally-based applicants. Further information: The project will be conducted from S.V. Pelican, a 19 m long sailing catamaran with accommodation for 20 (http://www.svpelican.com.au/). This an unpaid post, although lodgings onboard the boat will be provided. For more information about MCR and IFAW please see the following websites: www.marineconservationresearch.co.uk/ and http://www.ifaw.org/australia Please email a CV and letter of interest outlining your previous experience, availability and why you think you should be considered for the post to Sharon Livermore, IFAW Marine Campaigner at slivermore@ifaw.org Application deadline: 2 April 2013 Sharon Livermore | Marine Campaigner ___________________________________________________________ IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare Oceania Office 6 Belmore Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW 2010, Australia. tel. +61 (0)2 9288 4984 mob. +61 (0)410 815 650 email. slivermore@ifaw.org <mailto:slivermore@ifaw.org> Rescuing and protecting animals around the world www.ifaw.org <http://www.ifaw.org/>   The content of this email is intended only for the use of the above-named addressee and may contain information that is confidential, proprietary, and/or legally privileged. Please notify the sender if you received this email in error.