*Researcher and Volunteer Supervisor needed for the Montenegro Dolphin Project (South Adriatic Sea)* The Montenegro Dolphin Project is a scientific project born from the partnership between the Marine Mammals Research Association (DMAD) and the Natural History Association of Montenegro. Our study is the first long term research study of marine mammals in Montenegrin coastal waters. We aim to address questions about marine mammal abundance, distribution and behavior, define critical habitats and investigate the impact of major threats. Our wider attention focuses on the promotion and implementation of awareness initiatives targeted at the local community, particularly youth. *RESEARCHER* This is an extremely valuable opportunity for master graduates with experience in the cetacean research field. The RESEARCHER will be responsible on data analysis, scientific report and manuscript writings. The commitment is minimum 6 months. *Requirements for Researcher* -True interest for marine conservation, self-motivation, maturity and ability to work responsibly; -Ability to cohabit in a dynamic and multicultural environment; -Respect for the organization's rules and willingness to follow standards and procedures; -Proven experience of working effectively as part of a team; -Fluent English (both spoken and written) and good communication skills; -High computer literacy and willingness to learn new software applications -Proven experience on scientific report and manuscript writing. -At least 2 published scientific papers -High knowledge in statistic and modeling -Proven experience on cetacean field techniques (theodolite operation, photo-identification, behaviour sampling) *VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR* Volunteer supervisor will deal with a wide array of topics, including to coordinate the volunteers weekly schedule, supervising the data entry and maintaining the database, preparing weekly reports, solving any minor problems that can arise, perform other duties when it is needed. Volunteer supervisor will work under project coordinator and she/he will be responsible that everything runs as fluent as possible. The position is open for bachelor/master graduates. The commitment is minimum 6 months. *Requirements for Volunteer Supervisor* -True interest for marine conservation, self-motivation, maturity and ability to work responsibly; -Ability to cohabit in a dynamic and multicultural environment; -Respect for the organization's rules and willingness to follow standards and procedures; -Proven experience of working effectively as part of a team; -Fluent English (both spoken and written) and good communication skills; -Proven experience on cetacean field techniques -Proven experience of previous team supervising -Good excel skills *FIELD WORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES* -Performing land-based surveys at least three times a week, including sunrise and sunset hours; -Performing boat-based surveys at least once a week: boat surveys can be long and often tiring, so you are expected to feel comfortable on board and prepared to handle motion sickness. -Collecting dolphins sighting and behavior data, as well as environmental and anthropogenic data; -Operating theodolite and managing its software Pythagoras; -Data entry and analysis; -Cataloging and matching individuals of target species for photo-ID studies via Discovery software; -Raising stakeholder awareness. For both of the positions, the accommodation will be covered with some allowance. Applicants are responsible for their transportation to/from Montenegro, meals, insurance (all participants should have health and/or travel insurance) and personal expenses. *HOW TO APPLY* Email your CV and cover letter with the position you are interested in the title to info@dmad.org.tr and akkayaaylinn@gmail.com, explaining why you are the perfect asset for our team and which goals you hope to achieve with us! Both of the position needs to be filled as soon as possible, If you wish to have more info about our work and get to know us better follow our websites: *www.montenegrodolphinproject. org <http://www.montenegrodolphinproject.org/>* *www.dmad.org.tr <http://www.dmad.org.tr/>* Facebook page: *www.facebook.com/ DMADforNature/ <http://www.facebook.com/DMADforNature/>* *Dr. Aylin Akkaya Baş* *Research Coordinator* *Deniz Memelileri Araştırma Derneği (DMAD)* *Marine Mammals Research Association* *+90 5337739867 <+90%20533%20773%2098%2067>* *info@dmad.org.tr <info@dmad.org.tr>* *www.dmad.org.tr <http://www.dmad.org.tr/>*