THE PROJECT DMAD-Marine Mammals Research Association, is accepting volunteers and interns to run dedicated research and conservation effort under the project of the "Giant Guardians of the Deep Seas" in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea of Turkey. DMAD is an NGO that is established n 2015 and since then running dedicated research and conservation effort in the data deficient regions of the Mediterranean Sea and creating sound research within the least known regions. The target species of the project are sperm whales, Cuvier’s beaked whales and delphinid species. The applicant should have a high motivation to leave a positive impact on wildlife protection and capacity enrichment activities. The project will be based in Kas-Antalya and will be trained in advanced research techniques by the DMAD research team. The placement starts within the first week of May with ongoing survey effort. *The program includes* weekly land based surveys through theodolite stations, boat based surveys with acoustic techniques, scientific training on selected topics, public outreach and capacity building activities. During your involvement, *you will be trained on:* -Theodolite operation and Pythagoras software -Passive Acoustic Monitoring, PamGuard and Raven software -Photo identification and Discovery software -Geographic Information Systems and mapping -Data collection through visual and acoustic surveys -Animal behaviour -Designing scientific surveys, identifying research questions and report writing *Requirements* -True motivation in marine conservation, maturity and ability to work responsibly -Working language is English -Ability to live with people from multiple nationalities for an extended period of time -Respect of the organization’s rules -Basic computer skills -Background in marine biology is an advantage but not an obligation *Project participation fee* The positions are unpaid and require a participation fee of 950 euros / month which covers: • Accommodation and utilities (Accommodation is surrounded by nature in a beautiful camping side of Kas). • Internet access • Training and lectures • Scientific support • Field work • Use of the equipment *How to apply* Please email your CV and cover letter to info@dmad.org.tr explaining your interest for the placement and the duration you are interested in participating. Looking forward to having you in our team of DMAD, *Dr. Aylin Akkaya* *Founder and Scientific Director of **Marine Mammals Research Association (DMAD) * *Cetacean Consultant of **WWF-Turkey * *Research Director of **Montenegro Dolphin Research (MDR) * *+38267947956* *skype: aylin.akkaya3* *info@dmad.org.tr <info@dmad.org.tr>* *www.dmad.org.tr <http://www.dmad.org.tr/>* www.cetazoom.org *https://sancet.wixsite.com/sancet <https://sancet.wixsite.com/sancet>* *https://www.instagram.com/marinemammalsresearch/ <https://www.instagram.com/marinemammalsresearch/>* *https://www.facebook.com/DMADforNature/ <https://www.facebook.com/DMADforNature/>*