Research Volunteer Opportunity at HBOI Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University is now accepting applications for research volunteers in the Photo-ID program. Successful applicants will participate in marine mammal photo-identification including image analysis and field activities. Positions are available throughout the year with 3 sessions: • January – May • May – August • August – December There is flexibility with start and end dates for each session. Please submit application materials with as much notice as possible. If interested in participating for a longer duration, it may be possible to combine two of the above sessions or extend one session by a few weeks. Volunteers will be expected to commit to a minimum of 20-30 hours per week, excluding University recognized holidays. Harbor Branch is located on the east coast of Florida in Fort Pierce. The photo-ID program conducts boat-based photo-ID surveys of Western North Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in estuarine waters of the Indian River Lagoon. Research Volunteers will focus on image analysis with some photo-ID field training as well. These are unpaid volunteer opportunities where the applicant will gain training and experience with marine mammal photo-Id and image analysis. Participants will be under the supervision of experienced dolphin researchers and will gain insight into marine mammal research. If students intend to receive university credit for their participation, they are responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institution. Participants are also responsible for their own living arrangements, transportation and expenses; however assistance with finding appropriate housing may be provided. Ideal candidates will be advanced undergraduates or recent graduates of a university program in marine science, biology, ecology, or a related field. We are seeking applicants with a strong work ethic, a high attention to detail, and a mature attitude towards marine mammal research. As these are unpaid opportunities, applicants must fill out the Volunteer Application found at http://fau.edu/hboi/community/Volunteer%20Application%202-27-12%20fillable.p... To apply, please send a résumé and cover letter with the completed Volunteer Application to Cathy Rossmell, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Administrative Services Coordinator at crossmel@fau.edu. Please indicate Photo-ID as your area of interest on the application. Please include the session(s) and/or dates you are applying for in your cover letter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Photo-Id Department Volunteer Supervisor, Amy Brossard at abrossard@fau.edu<mailto:abrossard@fau.edu>. Thank you, Amy L. Brossard Research Assistant & Volunteer Supervisor Dolphin Photo-Id Program Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute 5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, FL 34946 772-242-2402 (office) abrossard@fau.edu<mailto:abrossard@fau.edu>