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Volunteer field assistant position available

The research project is on a population of pilot whales (Globicephala mel=
as)
off Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is a project supervised b=
y Dr.
Hal Whitehead from Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia
(http://www.dal.ca/~whitelab). The research is focused on the scarring ra=
tes
of individuals and photo-identification methods. Information on the gener=
al
behaviour, distribution and population biology will also be recorded.

The position will involve taking field notes, GPS positions, identificati=
on
photos and data entry.  Because of unforeseen circumstances, we are urgen=
tly
seeking to fill this position now.  I am looking for someone to begin the=
 1st
of July or as soon as possible.  The field season will end the 31st of Au=
gust.
Work will be conducted 6 days a week, 10 hrs. a day, from a whale watch b=
oat
off Pleasant Bay, a small village in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.  Accommoda=
tions
have been arranged for, near the village in Cape Breton National Park.

Room, board and travel expenses within Nova Scotia will be covered.

All applicants should send their resume to Marie Auger-M=E9th=E9 at
maugerme@... as soon as possible.

For any further questions you can contact me at (902) 494-3723 or (902)
454-3019 or by e-mail.

Sincerely,

Marie Auger-Methe

 

 

*Seeking Research Assistant *

*Marine Mammal Behavior and Acoustics Laboratory at Florida State
University is seeking a research assistant*

*/Minimum qualifications:/*

Master's degree in biology or engineering, or a bachelor's degree and
two years of experience.

*/Duties/:*

Data analysis, field work, report/manuscript preparation and laboratory
management.

Research in the lab is focused on the behavioral ecology and
bioacoustics of several species of marine mammals. Local studies of
bottlenose dolphins are complimented by research with North Atlantic
right whales along the east coast of the U.S. and Canada and with
Florida manatees at different sites around the state. Current projects
in the lab include foraging behavior, bioacoustics, and community
structure of bottlenose dolphins, manatee bioacoustics, auditory
capabilities, and response to vessels, assessment of risk factors
associated with right whales and ship strikes, and the locomotion,
anatomy and diving behavior of right whales.

*/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/*:

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to
work independently and to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writing. Ability to collect, compile, and assist in analyzing
statistical data, e.g. time series analysis, and to prepare reports and
manuscripts for publication. Willingness and ability to work as part of
a team. Knowledge of basic computer programs (e.g., word processing,
spreadsheet) is essential, and additional experience with other software
is highly desirable, e.g., MATLAB, ArcView. Position need not
necessarily be filled by a biologist; engineers (e.g., computer,
acoustic) are encouraged to apply. **

*/Salary range: /*minimum $28,000; maximum: negotiable based on experience

*/Details:/*

*/Full-time OPS Position, minimum 2 years available
Benefits available
Send employment information to (preferably via email):/*

Dr. Douglas P. Nowacek, Department of Oceanography, 509 OSB West Call
St., Tallahassee, FL 32306-4320, Nowacek@...**

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Douglas Nowacek, Ph.D.
Asst. Professor, Oceanography Dept.
Florida State University
509 OSB, West Call St.
Tallahassee, FL 32306
850.645.1547 voice
850.644.2581 fax
nowacek@...