*_Fin Whale Project Internship/research assistant positions and Spring
course openings Barcelona 2023__*
**
Dear colleagues,
Research association Edmaktub is accepting applications for fin whale
research Internships for winter/spring and opening possitions for our
Spring one week theoretical practical fin whale research course (see
both options detailed below).
The internships will run from February to June 2022, majorly on the
research catamaran, and requires preparation time. We are especially
interested in master students seeking to do a master’s research project.
Edmaktub Association is a non-profit organization studying fin whale
presence and behavior, and the biological and oceanographical conditions
that influence fin whale presence on the Catalan coast, primarily
between Barcelona and Tarragona, northeastern Spain. During the surveys,
Edmaktub also collects information on other cetaceans, sea birds, fish,
and sea turtles.
_*RESEARCH ASSISTANTS/INTERNS*_
For the 2023 Fin Whale Project, we are looking for research
assistants/interns to complete the team. The positions are unpaid.
Interns must cover their accommodation and living expenses. Edmaktub
offers an apartment in which a room can be rented (low rate). The
positions will be assigned as soon as possible. Priority will be given
to those having photo ID experience.
Qualifications
-Must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited
college or university; preference will be given to students working
towards biology, environmental studies, marine science, veterinary
medicine, education, mathematics, artificial intelligence, or other
related fields. If you do not fit this profile but think you can
contribute anyway, please contact us.
-Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
-Must be dedicated, flexible, responsible, hardworking, willing to
learn, and have attention to detail. Interest or experience in the
Spanish and Catalan languages are preferred.
-Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
-Must be willing to engage in a positive and informative manner with the
general public regularly.
-Must expect to work on a full-time basis, which can include early
morning and late nights.
-Must be living close by the Garraf area or willing to relocate
Villanova I la Geltrú.
What is expected from you?
-Preparation of your research line to start research in February 2023
-Daily participation in the 2023 marine surveys of the Fin Whale Project
-Responsibility for the tasks associated with your research line
-Involvement in several tasks that are part of running an association
(general data entry, fundraising, marketing/social media, communication,
educational events and talks)
-At the end of the internship, the intern will deliver a written report
regarding the work carried out and a presentation about their experience
and projects to staff and volunteers.
What do you get?
-You get the possibility to establish your research in the form of
master’s research project and/or an article for publication.
-You get to go out sailing on the ocean together with a team of
motivated people for three months, studying one of the most majestical
animals that exist.
-Guidance trough your project and feedback on your research
-A platform in which to gain experience in the field study of cetaceans
and an entry to the broad scientific and professional network of Edmaktub
We currently have several research interests and priorities. We need
people that can commit to the process of matching ID shots and updating
our catalogue. Our general interests go to oceanography (and possible
implications of climate change), behavior (behavioral descriptions,
social behavior, etcetera), acoustics, marine pollution, and ocean
health (plastic debris, boats, fishing). We would also love projects in
collaboration with the local fishermen, or drone images related studies
(i.e. animal health assessments...). Thermal camera whale detection and
automatic software development. See
https://www.edmaktub.org/en/fin-whale-project andyoutube channel
edmaktub https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtGUtaoi-cOqNtRU7qRRdlg for
more information and the previous projects that have been carried out.
Everything is open for discussion. In addition to research projects, we
are looking for interns that can help us with social media, marketing,
grant writing and website building.
Please realize that daily ocean surveys can be physically challenging
and require a strong will and motivation. We value strong collaborative
skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to help others to learn.
We appreciate our interns and take good care of each other. Do you think
you are a good fit for the team? We would love to hear from you and get
in touch as soon as possible.
How to apply? Send your resume and a cover letter including your
research interests regarding this project to i...@edmaktub.org. Mention
‘FWP23’ in the email subject.
TRAINING PROGRAM: RESEARCH ASSISTANTS –Graduates, students or people
wishing to acquire practical experience in the field study of cetaceans
and oceanographic research.
Number of positions available: 20 | Participating period: 7 days (one
week to choose from March to May)
https://edmaktub.org/en/7days <https://edmaktub.org/en/7days>
What do you get?
• The chance to participate in all the activities developed by the Fin
Whale Project during the seven days of the program, especially in daily
whale monitoring and observation.
• Training and practical experience in the field of cetacean study.
• The opportunity of spending quality time at sea observing cetaceans in
the rich environment of the coast of Barcelona (Garraf Coast).
*Contents*
-Sightings and Behaviour
-Photo-identification
-Drones for cetacean research
-Fishermen/Citizen science
-Oceanography
-Plankton and Microplastics
-Collisions
-Biological samples and acoustics
-Thermal imaging
More info about the course details and specific subjects to be taught
during the course in
https://edmaktub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Research-Assistant-Program-1.pdf
What do we ask in return?
• To collaborate financially to the project with a donation of €900,
which also covers your accommodation and food during the seven days of
the program.
How to apply?
Fill out the form you will find in our website:
http://www.edmaktub.org/en/rap/
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Kind regards,
Edmaktub team
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Eduard Degollada Bastos DVM PhD
President Associació EDMAKTUB
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