[MAMMAR] Spring Internship at Whale Center of New England

[antonio mig]

>The Whale Center of New England, located in Gloucester, MA, is a
>non-profit research organization involved with the study of the
>behavior, ecology, and natural history of the whales and dolphins found
>in the waters off of Massachusetts. The Whale Center is also heavily
>involved with habitat conservation and education programs. We are
>currently looking to fill research internships for the spring (January
>29 - May 26) semester of 2007.
  
>The Whale Center of New England internship provides experience needed to
>further pursue fields in marine biology and animal behavior. It is our
>goal to provide college students and recent graduates with the
>opportunity to collect valuable information important to the marine
>mammal field and to see how this information is used in management and
>conservation efforts in this area. Each internship session offers
>different experiences in marine mammal science that will depend on the
>season. These duties may include, but are not limited to: extensive
>photo-identification and computer work (training provided), field data
>collection aboard commercial whale watching vessels and our 27' research
>vessel Silver II, attendance at necropsies (whale autopsies), marine
>mammal stranding response, harbor seal surveys and attendance at
>conferences and meetings.
>
>Internship applicants should have the following:
>* A background in biology, zoology, or related field
>* Some knowledge of research methods and design
>* An ability to work, live and communicate well with others
>* Enthusiasm and dedication to work long days (sometimes 12 hours or
>more) in the field or lab
>* Completed their freshmen year at the time of application
>
>In order to apply for an internship: please send a resume, a cover
>letter detailing your reason(s) for applying, one letter of reference,
>and an updated transcript. Once your application has been received, an
>interview will be arranged. In-person interviews are preferred, but
>phone interviews are also acceptable.
>
>Application materials and questions regarding the internship should be
>directed to the intern coordinator:
>
>Jennifer Tackaberry
>P.O. Box 159
>Gloucester, MA 01930
>978-281-6351 (office)
>978-281-5666 (fax)
>jenn  whalecenter.org


 		
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