Interns/Survey Volunteers for Cetacean Distribution Survey in the Faroe Islands 30th July – 1st October 2012 Planet Whale is recruiting two interns/survey volunteers for a cetacean survey project in the Faroe Islands, reporting to the project’s Lead Scientific Officer. This project, funded by WSPA, will focus on establishing the potential for whale or dolphin watching on the islands as a means of promoting Faroese marine biodiversity and diversifying the marine ecotourism industry which is primarily focussed on seabirds. The project will involve mostly cliff-top, and occasional boat-based, cetacean survey work at a number of sites on the islands, using angle and distance measuring equipment to obtain the exact position of any cetaceans sighted, and a spotting scope for species identification and behavioural observations. The chosen candidates will also collect sightings from a range of locally interested parties. The development of a working relationship with small boat operators with the potential to integrate whale and dolphin watching into current tours will be important. Skills and experience: · Willingness to spend long hours (often alone) in the field when the weather allows. Highly motivated and able to concentrate for several hours at a time. · Ability to work in a team environment maintaining focus on work quality. · Those with previous experience of land-based marine mammal surveying will be preferred. · Good written and spoken English. Knowledge of Faroese/Danish/Icelandic considered an advantage but we welcome other applications. · Preferably educated to at least degree level in marine science/biology. · Driving license preferable. August and September will be spent working whenever weather conditions allow. Interns will be allocated at least one day off per week, usually during bad weather. This may include working in some fairly ‘wild’ weather – please be aware of this! You will be fully supported by our office team in Brighton & Hove, UK. The positions will not be paid, but all accommodation, and travel costs will be covered, including flights to the Faroe Islands if appropriate. Shared accommodation and a food budget will be provided and cooking/cleaning will be shared between the three members of the team. You will need to have your own laptop/smartphone so we can regularly communicate online. All candidates preferably need to be available for interview in Brighton & Hove but telephone/skype interviews will be considered. Applications from within the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Denmark are encouraged. To apply please send your CV and covering letter to sarahjackson@planetwhale.com. Closing date for applications is Thursday 12th July, with interviews likely to take place the following week.