Montenegro Dolphin Research vacancy in Kotor Montenegro

Responsibilities:

• Performing land-based surveys at least three times a week, including during sunrise and sunset hours;
• Performing boat-based surveys once every 14 days (occasionally more if possible);
• Collecting dolphins sightings and behavioural data, as well as environmental and anthropogenic data;
• Learning survey techniques (Spatial-temporal dolphin distribution, Theodolite operation, Behavioural data collection, Photo-identification, Human impact measurements) and using them in a practical setting;
• Operating the necessary software used in the field (Pythagoras, Logger 2010);
• Data entry, data manipulation and data analysis using GIS, Mark, Distance and R software;
• Cataloguing and matching dolphins using photo-identification software;
• Raising stakeholder awareness through conservation actions and promoting citizen-science activities;
• Using social media to disseminate our work to the wider public;

Requirements:

• True interest in marine conservation, self-motivation, maturity and ability to work responsibly;
• Ability to use initiative and cohabit in a dynamic and multicultural environment;
• Respect for the organisation’s rules and willingness to follow standards and procedures;
• Fluent English (both spoken and writing) and good communication skills;
• Willingness to learn new skills and software applications;
  • Desirable skills:
    • Background in marine biology and knowledge of marine mammals
    • Previous fieldwork experience
    • Ability to operate a Theodolite
    • Previous experience in photo-identification (photographing and
      matching)

Where to work?

• Tivat, Montenegro

Conditions:

Including the contribution fee is:

• Accommodation and expenses (excluding self-quarantine and special requests);
• Transportation between the project sites within and between Montenegro and Albania;
• Training and lectures with all training materials provided in PDF format;
• Fieldwork (land- and boat surveys);
• Use of the equipment;

Email for more information: [email protected]