[MARMAM] Seeking experienced volunteer field assistants for autumn 2013 whale research project offshore South Australia.

[Livermore, Sharon]

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 at 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 at ifaw.org <mailto:slivermore at ifaw.org> 

 

Rescuing and protecting animals around the world  www.ifaw.org
<http://www.ifaw.org/> 

 

 

 


 
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