Research Intern, Central Caribbean Marine Institute

Applications are invited for the  position  of Research Intern during 2012 at the Central Caribbean Marine Institute based at the Little Cayman Research Centre.  Full announcement and CCMI Scientific Mission can be found on our webpages   http://www.reefresearch.org/ccmi_website/jobs.htm

CCMI Research Intern  2012

Little Cayman Research Centre, Cayman Islands

The Central Caribbean Marine Institute has an immediate opening for a Field Research Intern whose primary role will be to assist with the research programme at the Little Cayman Research Centre.  The Field Research Intern will collect data on the effectiveness of culling efforts in reducing the non-native lionfish.  Fieldwork also includes assisting with ecological reef surveys and conducting juvenile coral calcification studies.  Other responsibilities include data entry, analysis, and report writing.

We seek a well-organized individual who is an excellent communicator with an M.Sc. degree in marine science and with a dive master level certification.  The intern should have experience in coral reef research protocols, basic underwater photography.  He/she will gain field and lab research experience.

The position is a physically demanding position. Interns are required to contribute to the day-to-day maintenance, administration, and upkeep duties at the research station.  Examples of such duties include assisting with maintenance, setting out meals, weekly clean-up at the research station as needed by the CCMI Director of Operations.

The Research Intern reports directly to the Director of Operations.

Research Intern Responsibilities include:

Research & Conservation

• Assist with collecting, processing, and archiving coral, fish, and algae data as part of the Long Term Monitoring Project.
• Conduct weekly lionfish surveys, culling, and dissections.
• Assist with maintaining the Coral Reef Early Warning System
• Assist the Director of Operations with compiling data from the CREWS and maintaining the pylon and instruments.

·         Act as Divemaster for scientists or visiting groups.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist Lab Manager with keeping labs and materials clean/organized.

Qualifications:

Intern should have prior relevant experience in coral reef biology research as well as excellent communications and writing skills. The intern should have data collection skills and be capable of working independently on a small remote island. Divemaster Certification preferred.  Hold an MSc degree in a marine related science. 

Term:

6 days/week, full-time. 6 months, beginning January 2012

Compensation:  Volunteer position, full-room and board at the field station on Little Cayman, $500 airfare reimbursement.

Interested candidates should submit a single pdf file with a letter of interest and a CV accompanied by copies of two references.   Send applications via email FAO: Dr Carrie Manfrino at ccmiapplications@reefresearch.org.  CCMI Is an equal opportunity employer, appointments are made regardless of nationality.

Caribbean Field Station: Little Cayman Research Centre, North Coast Road, PO Box 37, Little Cayman, Cayman Islands,  KY3- 2005.  Manager: Rob Hedges, (345) 9948-1094, 321-8732.

Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI)
http://www.reefresearch.org