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<span style="background-color: white;"><i>The Center for Coastal Studies (CCS), a nonprofit institution dedicated to the understanding and protection of our coastal environment and marine ecosystems, is seeking a seasonal Right Whale Ecology Program intern
from </i><b><i>January 06 - May 30, 2025</i></b><i>. This long-term project focuses on documenting the abundance, distribution, and behavior of North Atlantic right whales and their food resource in Cape Cod Bay and adjacent Massachusetts waters. The intern
will assist the habitat research associate in the collection and processing of zooplankton in the field and lab. Fieldwork responsibilities include zooplankton collection through tow and pump techniques, marine observer, and environmental data collector. Lab
responsibilities include zooplankton species identification and counts, plastics analysis, archiving samples, data entry and maintenance, and maintaining field equipment.</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><i>Minimum Requirements:</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in biological/ environmental sciences;</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
<span style="background-color: white;">Good memorization skills and strong attention to details;</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
<span style="background-color: white;">Basic computer literacy and experience using Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with database entry and management is preferred;</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
<span style="background-color: white;">Experience working on boats, ability to withstand harsh elements, and not be prone to serious seasickness;</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
<span style="background-color: white;">Must be able to live and work well in a team;</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
<span style="background-color: white;">Enthusiasm and willingness to learn field and lab-based research methods;</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
<span style="background-color: white;">Ability to work well under pressure.</span></li></ul>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><i>Preferred Qualifications:</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Plankton identification;</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
<span style="background-color: white;">Microscopy experience;</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
<span style="background-color: white;">Vessel observer experience;</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
<span style="background-color: white;">Not prone to seasickness;</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;">
<span style="background-color: white;">A valid US driver’s license.</span></li></ul>
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<span style="background-color: white;">The successful applicant will be required to work a minimum of five full days per week and will need to be flexible for research cruises due to weather constrictions. The intern will often process zooplankton samples independently
in the lab, thus responsible, detail-oriented applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be available for the full five months and must be willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings as needed. Housing will be provided, as well as a $15 hourly
rate of pay to cover expenses. International applicants must secure their own visas or other required documentation.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">CCS has a long history of conservation and research work with the North Atlantic right whale and Cape Cod Bay has been a major critical habitat for over 50% of the estimated population in recent years. This is an excellent
opportunity for anyone wishing to expand their skills in marine mammal survey techniques and zooplankton analysis; and will offer the successful applicant the unique chance to work with one of the world’s most endangered cetaceans. This internship will afford
the successful applicant an invaluable opportunity to work within a well-established institution, with highly-qualified scientists, and to gain experience in boat-based research, zooplankton and environmental collections, plankton identification, plastic analysis,
and data entry and analysis. Details of our work can be found on our website: http://coastalstudies.org/right-whale-research/.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>How to Apply:</b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">The application package should include <b>
one pdf</b> that includes the following:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">A cover letter describing your specific interests in marine mammal science, internship qualifications, and how the experience would assist you in reaching career goals;</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; list-style-type: "2) ";">
<span style="background-color: white;">CV/Resume;</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; list-style-type: "3) ";">
<span style="background-color: white;">The names and contact information of three professional references.</span></li></ol>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Application materials must be e-mailed to:
<b>Employment@coastalstudies.org</b> with</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">the following text in the subject line: <b>
2025 RW habitat internship</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>Deadline for submissions: September 3rd, 2024.</b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>The Center for Coastal Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer</b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.</b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>Diversity of opinions, experience, and backgrounds is a key asset.</b></span></div>
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