The Nags Head Dolphin Watch is accepting applications for the 2006 research season. We currently have one "Research Assistant/Naturalist/Mate" position available.
The Nags Head Dolphin Watch was founded to provide funding and a base of operations for an on-going bottlenose dolphin photo-ID project. Since all research at the NHDW is funded by the public dolphin tours all employees share responsibilities of working part-time on the commercial dolphin watching vessel and the balance of the schedule working on field research.
These responsibilities include:Previous experience in some, or all of these areas is expected. Small boat operation experience is especially desirable. Applicants should have college experience in the Marine Sciences or Biology, or the equivalent.
The current focus of the research efforts is to expand our existing 300+ dolphin catalog and to begin to investigate daily ranging patterns, habitat utilization, patterns of association and seasonality. Equipment, supplies and support are available for additional individual projects.
The research season is May 22, 2006 - September 30, 2006, with a possible extension to October 7, 2006. The research area includes the Roanoke, Croatan and northern Pamlico Sounds of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. For more information please visit the web site at http://www.nagsheaddolphinwatch.com.
NOTE: The United States Coast Guard requires all passenger vessels to be drug free work environments. All employees are required by law to pass a pre-employment drug test and to participate in random drug testing during the period of employment.
Please send cover letter, resume and references to:
Richard Mallon-Day
40 Orchard Lane
Berwyn, PA 19312
rmallonday@aol.com