Job Opportunity: Seabird Research Intern
The Alaska SeaLife Center is hiring a seabird research intern, who will assist with the day-to-day support of various ongoing seabird and laboratory research. This position involves a combination of computer, laboratory, and some field work. Candidates with previous environmental science, seabird identification, or laboratory experience are preferred. Deadline to apply: 12/1/2022.
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Applicants should be comfortable with conducting surveys on boats and being outside in variable conditions. Under the guidance of research staff, the intern will be trained and expected to perform the essential duties.
Education / Experience: Bachelor’s degree, or progress towards a Bachelor’s degree in a science related field is preferred. Experience with seabird identification is preferred but not required.
Essential Duties:
- Record weather and observations during vessel-based seabird surveys
- Assist with weekly shore-based community science projects monitoring seabirds
- Conduct photo image analysis
- Maintain computer records and data
- Assist with other laboratory work as needed
- Assist with organizing and inventorying laboratory and field supplies
- Assists research coordinator with other projects as needed
- Maintains regular communication with research coordinator and PI
- Assist with other duties relating to the Center’s goals and mission statement as
required
