Marine Wildlife Veterinary Laboratory Winter Internship

Summary:

Intern will learn about the diagnostics and instruments commonly used in a veterinary laboratory specializing in Alaskan marine mammals, birds and fish. Intern will be exposed to the methods used to maintain a clean and efficient laboratory. Skills and procedures learned will include: blood analysis, urine and fecal analysis, total and fecal coliform water quality analysis, sample collection during animal exams or necropsy, and maintaining veterinary records and sample inventory. Although tasks will be in direct support of animal welfare, there is very little direct contact with animals in this position.

Education/Training Requirements:

Working on or have a Bachelor's degree in a science related field and interest in the Veterinary Medicine field. Experience in a veterinary laboratory setting is helpful but not required.

Essential Duties:

Assist with setting up and processing routine blood samples. Work with laboratory technicians to perform plasma/serum separations, prepare blood slides, and assist with performing serum chemistries and cell counts using an automated analyzer.
Assist with maintaining laboratory and veterinary clinic cleanliness and routine maintenance of equipment.
Conducts weekly water quality testing.
Assist with maintaining sample inventory
Assist with shipping samples to outside researchers
Assist with maintaining medical and laboratory records and logs.
Assist with organizing and inventorying consumable supplies for the laboratories, to include lifting and moving boxes up to 50 lbs.
Fosters good relations with visitors, volunteers, community leaders, contractors, and fellow staff members by promoting positive attitudes, good will, cooperation, and providing high standards of service.
Present structured and impromptu talks on topics regarding the Alaska SeaLife Center’s Veterinary Department by learning to employ appropriate public presentation techniques and devices geared to the characteristics and interest of particular audiences.
Complies with all Alaska SeaLife Center policies, procedures, and programs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Skills and Abilities:

Applicants should be agile with a good sense of balance in order to maneuver around the exhibits and holding areas, including uneven and potentially slippery surfaces. Applicants must be comfortable working with database computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and sensitive equipment. Must be willing to work with frozen samples and in walk-in freezers. As well as possess good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Unpaid Internship | Housing Provided

Start: ASAP End: Negotiable

Please submit a resume, cover letter and letter of recommendation with your application.

Must be able to pass a background check.

Laboratory Technician, Master’s in Marine Mammal Science

Position title: Laboratory Technician, Master's of Marine Mammal Science (MMS), New College of Florida.

The MMS Laboratory Technician supports the faculty and graduate students in their day-to-day work. This position requires a broad skill set that focuses in three major areas: technical support, classwork and research.

More Info/Apply Here: www.schooljobs.com/careers/ncfl?keywords=technician. Application review begins on 12/1/25, open until filled. For information about the MMS program, see here: https://www.ncf.edu/departments/mimms/

Northern Range Operations Senior Manager

Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California

Position Classification, Expected Hours of Work, and Travel: This is a full time position. Regular onsite work is required. Days and hours of work may vary according to the needs of the Marine Mammal Center. Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required as job duties demand. Occasional travel to satellite facilities within California is expected for this position.

Compensation Range: $81,120 – $93,600 annual

Benefits: Holidays, Sick Time, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, 401k Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program

About this role: The Northern Range Operations Senior Manager plays a critical leadership role at The Marine Mammal Center, overseeing the Center's rescue hotline, response, and release operations across the organization, with additional oversight of the northernmost California region. This position leads a large team of staff and volunteers, fostering their development and ensuring operational excellence, compliance with permits, and alignment with organizational standards. As a key member of the Field Operations & Response leadership team, the Senior Manager helps drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver consistent, efficient, and high-quality response efforts across the state. They serve as a liaison with NOAA and other partners, strengthen community and volunteer engagement, manage resources and budgets, and act as a subject matter expert to advance departmental and organization-wide initiatives, all in support of the Center's mission to protect marine mammals and inspire ocean stewardship.

To apply please visit our website at https://www.marinemammalcenter.org/opportunities

Marine Mammal Conservation Internship

Paid, temporary, full-time

To apply: https://form.jotform.com/252805450742152

Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s North American office is offering a 12-week, entry-level Marine Mammal Conservation Internship to candidates with little to no prior experience. This opportunity will help to build skills relevant to the field of marine conservation while providing interns with insight into the inner workings of a non-profit as well as job skills transferable to any field.

This position is designed for those who do not yet have experience in marine conservation and outreach. We will prioritize candidates who do not have practical experience (internship, significant volunteering, employment) in this field outside of a classroom setting. Applicants should be eager to dive into new experiences and enjoy having a variety of tasks to work on. This position will help to assist staff in Marine Animal Rescue and Response (MARR), and Education and Outreach. Work with the MARR team will involve being on beaches and near water but does not involve being in or swimming in water. This position will assist Education & Outreach staff with school and community events including our on-demand fishing school program. A large percentage of the candidate’s work week will take place in our office. Opportunities to deliver education programs or assist in animal strandings may occur outside of the office but cannot be guaranteed. The typical breakdown of office to fieldwork is 70% in the office and 30% in the field.

Successful candidates will gain transferable skills in effective communication and public speaking, project management, developing and delivering presentations and other interpretive resources, working on a close-knit team, and record keeping.

LOGISTICS:

Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they are legally eligible to work in the U.S. by the proposed starting date. Successful candidates will need to make their own arrangements, as needed, for housing and transportation to and from the WDC office in Plymouth, MA, USA. Please note that the cost of living in the Plymouth area is above the national average when considering this role. Successful candidates are expected to work 40 hours a week (including occasional evening and/or weekend work) for the 12-week period of the program; they will be compensated at a rate of $15/hour.

Applicants must be 18 years or older by the internship start date and fluent in English. WDC will assist interested students in obtaining credits for the program through their college or university. Candidates should be advised that WDC’s office is dog-friendly; up to three dogs may be in the office on any given day.

Candidates of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Whale and Dolphin Conservation embraces and encourages all voices to participate in marine conservation. We recognize that the field of marine mammal research and conservation lacks people representing all backgrounds, including within our own organization. WDC is dedicated to creating opportunities which represent all voices, perspectives, and skills and. As a result, our hiring procedure is a blind process, and we do not accept cover letters or resumes.

Candidates in this internship will:
Have effective verbal and/or written communications skills
Work well with different audiences and teams
Have an interest in education/outreach initiatives
Act effectively as a member of a close-knit team
Be able to problem solve in unanticipated situations
Have an attention to detail and follow policies and procedures
Possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive a large pick-up truck
Be able to pass a background check
Be able to lift or move heavy objects (around 50 pounds) and work outside in adverse weather conditions
Be comfortable working with deceased/decomposing animals
Have health insurance coverage and be free of (or able to manage) medical issues aggravated by exposure to animals including their fur and bodily fluids, which could contain transmissible diseases
Be legally able to work in the United States
Internship responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Researching and exploring potential education partnership opportunities
Writing blogs, creating social media content, and managing program websites
Developing outreach materials and grade school lesson plans connected to science standards
Delivering educational programs to K-12 students as well as adults/families at community events
Responding to stranded live and dead marine mammals in the field, including assisting with health assessments and examinations to determine cause of death
Answering WDC’s rescue hotline and handling reports from callers
Ensuring marine animal response preparedness by inventorying and restocking equipment, cleaning gear, fueling vehicles, etc.
Supporting WDC policy initiatives including efforts to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.
The programs this internship supports are as follows:
Marine Animal Rescue and Response

WDC’s Marine Animal Rescue and Response Program (MARR) is responsible for responding to stranded marine mammals along about 300 miles of Massachusetts coastline.

Interns will learn the skills needed to respond to pinnipeds (seals) and cetaceans (whales, porpoises, and dolphins), including standard data collection and data input (Level A and human interaction evaluations) and maintaining response readiness. It's important to note that stranding events are unpredictable and hands-on experience and species encountered will vary.

Education

WDC’s formal and informal educational efforts include creating lesson plans, facilitating inquiry-based activities, developing and delivering presentations, managing outreach events, and more.

Interns supporting this program will build a strong set of skills related to educational design and philosophy, public speaking and outreach, communications and marketing strategies (including social media), and contribute new ideas and plans on how to grow WDC’s educational programming.

Funding and support for this paid internship was generously provided by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

Diagnostic Pathology Fellowship

Diagnostic Pathology Fellowship

Location of Program: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California
Reports to: Associate Pathologist, Dr. Maggie Martinez
Program Dates: January 5, 2026 – December 31, 2026, with potential to extend into a second year.
Position Classification: This is a fixed-term, full-time position.
Compensation: $81,120 – 90,000 annual
Benefits:
• Holidays
• Sick Time
• Vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Program Overview
The Diagnostic Pathology Fellowship at The Marine Mammal Center will begin January 5, 2026, and is a 1-year, full-time fellowship open to veterinary anatomic pathologists, ACVP or ECVP board-certified or boards eligible, interested in gaining diagnostic experience in marine mammal pathology. Application period is open through November 10, 2025. The selection process will occur in November 2025, with notification to applicants to follow by end of November 2025 with anticipated fellowship start date on January 5, 2026.

The Diagnostic Pathology Fellow at The Marine Mammal Center is primarily service-oriented, with an emphasis on diagnostic casework, necropsy, histopathology, cytology, and data quality. This role will perform necropsies, trim formalin-fixed specimens, interpret histopathology, gain experience with cytology and clinical laboratory techniques and interpretation, and participate in necropsy reporting, database entry, and quality control. The anatomic pathology service provides training under the supervision of board-certified pathologists, with the goal of developing independent diagnostic skills while contributing to the Center’s pathology case load.

While the primary focus is on service responsibilities, the Diagnostic Pathology Fellow may have opportunities to present case reports or series at conferences, conduct a small independent research project, or contribute to ongoing collaborative studies. This role will work closely with veterinary staff, researchers, and training participants, and may assist in mentorship of externs or visitors throughout the year.

The majority of postmortem cases at the Center include pinnipeds (phocids and otariids), with occasional large and small cetaceans and sea otters. This fellowship is designed to strengthen diagnostic expertise in marine mammal pathology while advancing the mission of The Marine Mammal Center.

Essential Functions:

Necropsy: 40%
• Perform basic necropsy laboratory procedures as described in agreed necropsy and sampling protocols for dissection, specimen photography, specimen collection, data collection, necropsy report writing, and data entry.
• Perform basic necropsy procedures (basic dissection, tissue collection/preservation, tissue trimming, sample collection, etc.) on marine mammals.
• Ensures data entered into Center’s in-house electronic animal record system (Ruby) and record keeping is reflected timely and accurately. Performs quality control on internal data entry for cases, samples, and various research projects for accuracy within Ruby.
• Perform field necropsy of large whales while acting as a liaison with partner agencies such as California Academy of Sciences (CAS), including processing samples and assembly of paperwork including necropsy reports.
• Prepares and interprets cytology and other clinical pathology techniques and tests. May shadow or assist in clinical laboratory.
• May assist in maintaining pathology digital photo archive, including taking necropsy and histopathology photos in accordance with protocols and after training.
• May assist in review of necropsy protocols and sampling requirements on an annual basis or more frequently as required (e.g. Dependent on disease outbreaks or other unforeseen events).
Histology: 40%
• Perform basic histology laboratory procedures (trimming wet histopathology tissues) as per protocols.
• Interpret histopathology and other advanced techniques (e.g. transmission electron microscopy) under supervision and guidance of board-certified pathologists with goal of independent interpretation.

Training & Educational Outreach: 10%
· Trains and assists with training Teaching Hospital Program participants and pathology visitors in gross necropsy skills, anatomy and when appropriate in histopathology.
· Assists with maintaining Teaching Hospital Program materials regarding pathology.
· May train or assist in training external partners through various teaching opportunities (e.g. guest lectures, wetlabs).
· May train other staff, volunteers, or technicians on necropsy and/or histopathology.
· May present to donors or other behind-the-scenes visitors as needed.
· May present at internal forums or venues or speak with media as needed.

Research: 5%
• Assists in collecting specimens for collaborative (internal and external) research projects that require pathology specimens or results.
• May conduct small independent research project, case report or case series.
• May present research project, case report or case series at a conference (e.g. ACVP, IAAAM, WDA, SMM, AAZV).

Other Duties as Assigned: 5%
• Perform special projects and research as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience
• DVM or equivalent degree from AVMA-accredited veterinary college is required.
• Minimum of two years of formal pathology residency training from a qualified program.
• Phase 2 boards eligibility is a minimum requirement; ACVP/ECVP diplomate status is desired.
• CA Veterinary License preferred, once accepted into fellowship. License to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.
• Respirator Fit Test required which will be provided upon hire and ongoing as necessary.
• Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain standards of insurability. (Must be 21+ years old as frequently driving company vehicles is required for this position.)

Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds throughout the primarily outdoor hospital for extended periods of time in variable weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical work requiring manual dexterity, agility, strength and coordination.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position and move in an office environment for extended periods of time.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment requiring repetitive motion
• Ability to work at a desk for extended periods of time using a computer.
• Ability to walk/cover up to 5 miles during a shift on a frequent basis.
• Ability to drive/operate a vehicle for extensive periods of time, including operating large trucks to assist with transporting animals between sites.
• Ability to participate in cetacean mortality investigations, requiring training and use of sharp instruments.

Work Environment
• Working in outdoor weather conditions and elements daily.
• Exposure to sharp instruments and needles.
• Risks associated with animal handling such as animal bites or scratches.
• Potential exposure to formalin.
• Potential exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases.
• Involves strong smells associated with deceased animals and the care of animals.

ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education. The Center is the largest marine mammal Teaching Hospital in the world and a critical training ground for veterinary professionals, combining high-quality animal care with hands-on learning experiences.

OUR MISSION
The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.

For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at www.marinemammalcenter.org
To Apply: Click this link! https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3587500/Marine-Mammal-Center/Diagnostic-Pathology-Fellowship?source=The%20Society%20for%20Marine%20Mammalogy
Applicants must submit all the following materials to be considered for this program: incomplete applications will not be reviewed
1. Letter of intent that addresses the following prompts:
a. What are your professional goals and how will a fellowship at the Center contribute to achieving them?
b. What are your experiences in teaching and mentoring others as well as your approach to working collaboratively in a team?
c. In what ways can the study of disease and pathology in marine mammals help us better understand and protect ocean health?
2. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Name, email address, and phone number of three professionals familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or clinical performance. The Marine Mammal Center will initiate the Recommendation Form with your references upon submission of your application. This will come from hr@tmmc.org directly to your references.

Diagnostic Pathology Fellowship

Diagnostic Pathology Fellowship

Location of Program: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California
Reports to: Associate Pathologist, Dr. Maggie Martinez
Program Dates: January 5, 2026 – December 31, 2026, with potential to extend into a second year.
Position Classification: This is a fixed-term, full-time position.
Compensation: $81,120 – 90,000 annual
Benefits:
• Holidays
• Sick Time
• Vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Program Overview
The Diagnostic Pathology Fellowship at The Marine Mammal Center will begin January 5, 2026, and is a 1-year, full-time fellowship open to veterinary anatomic pathologists, ACVP or ECVP board-certified or boards eligible, interested in gaining diagnostic experience in marine mammal pathology. Application period is open through November 10, 2025. The selection process will occur in November 2025, with notification to applicants to follow by end of November 2025 with anticipated fellowship start date on January 5, 2026.

The Diagnostic Pathology Fellow at The Marine Mammal Center is primarily service-oriented, with an emphasis on diagnostic casework, necropsy, histopathology, cytology, and data quality. This role will perform necropsies, trim formalin-fixed specimens, interpret histopathology, gain experience with cytology and clinical laboratory techniques and interpretation, and participate in necropsy reporting, database entry, and quality control. The anatomic pathology service provides training under the supervision of board-certified pathologists, with the goal of developing independent diagnostic skills while contributing to the Center’s pathology case load.

While the primary focus is on service responsibilities, the Diagnostic Pathology Fellow may have opportunities to present case reports or series at conferences, conduct a small independent research project, or contribute to ongoing collaborative studies. This role will work closely with veterinary staff, researchers, and training participants, and may assist in mentorship of externs or visitors throughout the year.

The majority of postmortem cases at the Center include pinnipeds (phocids and otariids), with occasional large and small cetaceans and sea otters. This fellowship is designed to strengthen diagnostic expertise in marine mammal pathology while advancing the mission of The Marine Mammal Center.

Essential Functions:

Necropsy: 40%
• Perform basic necropsy laboratory procedures as described in agreed necropsy and sampling protocols for dissection, specimen photography, specimen collection, data collection, necropsy report writing, and data entry.
• Perform basic necropsy procedures (basic dissection, tissue collection/preservation, tissue trimming, sample collection, etc.) on marine mammals.
• Ensures data entered into Center’s in-house electronic animal record system (Ruby) and record keeping is reflected timely and accurately. Performs quality control on internal data entry for cases, samples, and various research projects for accuracy within Ruby.
• Perform field necropsy of large whales while acting as a liaison with partner agencies such as California Academy of Sciences (CAS), including processing samples and assembly of paperwork including necropsy reports.
• Prepares and interprets cytology and other clinical pathology techniques and tests. May shadow or assist in clinical laboratory.
• May assist in maintaining pathology digital photo archive, including taking necropsy and histopathology photos in accordance with protocols and after training.
• May assist in review of necropsy protocols and sampling requirements on an annual basis or more frequently as required (e.g. Dependent on disease outbreaks or other unforeseen events).
Histology: 40%
• Perform basic histology laboratory procedures (trimming wet histopathology tissues) as per protocols.
• Interpret histopathology and other advanced techniques (e.g. transmission electron microscopy) under supervision and guidance of board-certified pathologists with goal of independent interpretation.

Training & Educational Outreach: 10%
· Trains and assists with training Teaching Hospital Program participants and pathology visitors in gross necropsy skills, anatomy and when appropriate in histopathology.
· Assists with maintaining Teaching Hospital Program materials regarding pathology.
· May train or assist in training external partners through various teaching opportunities (e.g. guest lectures, wetlabs).
· May train other staff, volunteers, or technicians on necropsy and/or histopathology.
· May present to donors or other behind-the-scenes visitors as needed.
· May present at internal forums or venues or speak with media as needed.

Research: 5%
• Assists in collecting specimens for collaborative (internal and external) research projects that require pathology specimens or results.
• May conduct small independent research project, case report or case series.
• May present research project, case report or case series at a conference (e.g. ACVP, IAAAM, WDA, SMM, AAZV).

Other Duties as Assigned: 5%
• Perform special projects and research as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience
• DVM or equivalent degree from AVMA-accredited veterinary college is required.
• Minimum of two years of formal pathology residency training from a qualified program.
• Phase 2 boards eligibility is a minimum requirement; ACVP/ECVP diplomate status is desired.
• CA Veterinary License preferred, once accepted into fellowship. License to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.
• Respirator Fit Test required which will be provided upon hire and ongoing as necessary.
• Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain standards of insurability. (Must be 21+ years old as frequently driving company vehicles is required for this position.)

Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds throughout the primarily outdoor hospital for extended periods of time in variable weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical work requiring manual dexterity, agility, strength and coordination.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position and move in an office environment for extended periods of time.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment requiring repetitive motion
• Ability to work at a desk for extended periods of time using a computer.
• Ability to walk/cover up to 5 miles during a shift on a frequent basis.
• Ability to drive/operate a vehicle for extensive periods of time, including operating large trucks to assist with transporting animals between sites.
• Ability to participate in cetacean mortality investigations, requiring training and use of sharp instruments.

Work Environment
• Working in outdoor weather conditions and elements daily.
• Exposure to sharp instruments and needles.
• Risks associated with animal handling such as animal bites or scratches.
• Potential exposure to formalin.
• Potential exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases.
• Involves strong smells associated with deceased animals and the care of animals.

ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education. The Center is the largest marine mammal Teaching Hospital in the world and a critical training ground for veterinary professionals, combining high-quality animal care with hands-on learning experiences.

OUR MISSION
The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.

For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at www.marinemammalcenter.org
To Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3587500/Marine-Mammal-Center/Diagnostic-Pathology-Fellowship?source=The%20Society%20for%20Marine%20Mammalogy
Applicants must submit all the following materials to be considered for this program: incomplete applications will not be reviewed
1. Letter of intent that addresses the following prompts:
a. What are your professional goals and how will a fellowship at the Center contribute to achieving them?
b. What are your experiences in teaching and mentoring others as well as your approach to working collaboratively in a team?
c. In what ways can the study of disease and pathology in marine mammals help us better understand and protect ocean health?
2. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Name, email address, and phone number of three professionals familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or clinical performance. The Marine Mammal Center will initiate the Recommendation Form with your references upon submission of your application. This will come from hr@tmmc.org directly to your references.

PDRA in Marine Mammal Ecology

– Location: SAMS, Oban
– Contract Type: Fixed Term – approximately 3 years
– Working Pattern: Full Time – 37 hours per week
– Salary Range: Grade 5/6 (depending on experience); Grade 5: £31,396 – £34,980. Grade 6: – £37,099 – £41,732 per annum
– Closing date: 2nd November 2025

The Role:

The successful candidate will join the SAMS Marine Mammal Research Team and deliver research, as well as consultancy work relating to marine mammal ecology, bioacoustics and underwater noise assessments, with a focus on monitoring and management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and marine industries (e.g., offshore renewables, aquaculture and fisheries).

The candidate will be working for the majority of their time within the ACCLIMATISE project, a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). As part of this project, the candidate will collect underwater and in-air passive acoustic, as well as visual data, and apply existing and develop new automated analysis tools to aid species distribution and habitat modelling. This work will support the development of sustainable, long-term monitoring programmes for marine megafauna (e.g., marine mammals and seabirds) and underwater noise in waters around the island of Ireland.

In addition, the successful candidate will spend around a third of their time providing marine environmental consultancy within the SAMS Enterprise team. The post holder will contribute to tender development and delivery, including acoustic data analysis, report writing, and advising on project consenting, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) processes.

The candidate will help the wider SAMS Marine Mammal Research Team secure and deliver projects to progress the team’s capabilities including equipment maintenance, fieldwork and data collection. Finally, and depending on interest, the post holder may also contribute to teaching, for example on the Marine Megafauna Module of SAMS Marine Science BSc degree.

See project details here: http://www.seupb.eu/PEACEPLUS

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Researcher with enthusiasm for the study and conservation of the marine environment. A PhD related to marine mammals, bioacoustics and/or species distribution modelling is essential. You should be comfortable in the field as well as in the lab and be able to work collaboratively as part of a small research team. Our ideal candidate would have a strong background in the collection and analysis of long-term passive acoustic (using static, drifting and/or towed hydrophones) data. In addition, skills in species distribution and habitat modelling, as well as proficiency in standard programming languages are sought (e.g., R, Python or MATLAB). Experience of visual data analysis (photo-ID, focal follow, line-transect surveys) would be valuable. Awareness of UK and Scottish marine environmental regulatory processes in relation to MPAs as well as marine industry (e.g., fisheries, marine energy and aquaculture) monitoring and management is required.

Employee Benefits:

Our cohesive and caring community is an ideal environment for forming collaborations and supporting each other to do the work that we really care about. Oban and surrounding areas provide a fantastic base to live and work, and we offer a wide range of employee benefits, support and inclusive culture, making SAMS a great place to work.

Our employees are the heart of our business. Recruiting and retaining the right people is the key to our success. Rewarding our employees is therefore an important component of our employment package and we have a wide range of benefits on offer to staff to support your work and lifestyle.

We are proud to provide a wide variety of benefits year-round, offering options to best support our staff, such as: flexible & hybrid working options, purchase of additional annual leave, shopping discounts, Cycle 2 Work scheme, purchases of technology through salary sacrifice, Payroll Giving, Pensions Plus, access to portals to support health and wellbeing, a sabbatical scheme, free car parking with access to electronic charging points as well as access to a number of training & development courses.

Additionally, SAMS encourages and recognises excellence among staff through various recognition and reward arrangements. We are striving to constantly develop and expand the benefits and offers for our colleagues.

Interested?

We would love to hear from you. If you have queries on the job and would like to talk these through before applying, please email these through, in the first instance, to HR@sams.ac.uk

Applications must include CV and Cover Letter and should be sent electronically to recruitment@sams.ac.uk quoting Job Ref. ‘D10/25.DR’ in the subject heading.

Closing date for application is 2nd November 2025 – Interviews to be held shortly thereafter.

Full details can be found here:
www.sams.ac.uk/vacancies

SAMS’ commitment to gender equality has been recognised, as our institute was presented with an Athena SWAN (Scientific Women’s Academic Network) Bronze Award and is currently working towards Investors in Diversity accreditation.

SAMS follows Fair Work Practices.

SAMS Group is committed to being an equal and open organisation. Diversity and inclusion are important to us, and we strive to remove any barriers that may prevent people from applying to join us. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and from all who share our values and can help us to broaden our knowledge and range of ideas.

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

The National Marine Mammal Foundation NMMF) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance work in acoustic detection and classification. This position will contribute to multiple US Navy-related projects, including marine mammal acoustic monitoring, adaptation of open-source passive acoustic monitoring tools, acoustic intelligence, and distributed acoustic sensing. This position is fully funded for two years, and would start as soon as possible.

The candidate sought will have strong programming and data-analysis skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a background in acoustic data processing and/or machine learning. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance are required. The applicant must be able to live and work locally in San Diego, California. Experience with marine mammal acoustics is advantageous but not essential.

This is a highly technical and data-intensive role with ample opportunities for publication and collaboration.

Primary Responsibilities

-Conduct research across multiple Navy-related marine mammal acoustics projects.
-Develop, adapt, and optimize analysis tools and workflows using programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
-Manage and process large acoustic datasets while meeting multiple project timelines.

Qualification Requirements

-Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, bioacoustics, engineering)
-Proficiency in programming (MATLAB, Python)
-Experience in acoustic analysis or signal processing
-U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

-Experience with marine mammal acoustics and/or marine mammal monitoring.
-Familiarity with acoustic classification methods and machine-learning.

Work Environment

-Office
-Water-side (off ocean piers)
-Open-water (boats)

To apply, visit our Career Opportunities page: https://nmmf.org/careers-and-volunteer/

FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II – 77073224

FWC-FWRI Marine Mammal Section

Biological Scientist II – Career Service Position with Benefits

$1,576.92 Biweekly, $41,000 Annually

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Leads or assists in coordinating timely responses to marine mammal carcass reports for the Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory (MMPL) – stranding coverage region: coastal counties Escambia to Manatee. Responses include but are not limited to carcass verifications, tows, recoveries, and transports to designated workup and/or disposal sites including the Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory in St. Petersburg, FL. Leads or assists in conducting consistent, high-quality necropsies on marine mammals to determine cause of death and collects samples and data per protocols in a manner consistent with safe practices (handling sharp instruments, appropriate PPE and appropriate biohazardous waste practices). Records data and related information in necropsy reports and on data sheets per established protocols. Responsible for carcass disposal, and cleaning of equipment and instruments. Leads or assists with safe and efficient manatee rescue operations in the MMPL region including open water captures using a manatee capture boat. Leads live manatee transports to and from manatee critical care and secondary holding facilities. Leads or assists with other live or dead marine mammal stranding responses, rescues, and transports. Assists other FWC manatee laboratories with rescue and transport support as needed. Assists with other marine mammal section priority research projects including but not limited to photo ID, genetics sampling, temperature probes, and aerial surveys. Serves in regional on-call status between 8am and 5pm on holidays in rotation with other MMPL staff members and on occasional weekend days as needed for the purpose of responding to manatee emergencies. Serves in statewide on-call status between 5pm and 8 am Friday through Thursday and all day for state holidays during assigned week in a weekly rotation with other FWRI-Marine Mammal Section field staff. Responds to manatee strandings outside of normal work schedule as needed or assigned.

Assists with manatee necropsy report editing and finalizing manatee necropsy data. Maintains state purchasing credit card. Responsible for monitoring, purchasing, and restocking laboratory and field consumables at the MMPL. Responsible for purchases as assigned by MMPL supervisor. Prepares grant reports, budget reports, and grant application submissions when needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Participates in public outreach events as appropriate.

Link for more information and to apply: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/SAINT-PETERSBURG-FISHERIES-&-WILDLIFE-BIO-SCIENTIST-II-77073224-FL-33703/1323430500/

Stranding Intern

Program Description
The IMMS Stranding internship is designed as a way for students and recent graduates interested in a career in marine sciences to gain valuable experience in a real world setting. As an intern you will be trained in field response to stranded live and dead sea turtles and dolphins. You will have the opportunity to assist with necropsies of dolphins and sea turtles both in the field and in our lab. As an intern you will additionally have the opportunity to gain experience in husbandry and medical treatments for live rescued sea turtles and dolphins. Interns may additionally have the opportunity to assist veterinary staff with medical procedures on resident animals and participate and assist staff in other departments at IMMS to include Animal Care, Education, and Research.

Requirements
Interns must be:
• 18 years or older.
• A recent college graduate or actively pursuing a college degree in the sciences.
• Willing to accept the internship as an unpaid position.
• Able to commit to a minimum of at least 12 weeks, 40 hours a week.
• Available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to lift 50lbs.
• Able to work long hours on your feet and work outside in all weather conditions.
• Able to maintain a positive attitude, good work ethic, sense of responsibility, and a strong willingness to learn.
• Able to handle the sight of blood and acrid smells.
• Financially stable enough to obtain housing and transportation, though IMMS staff will do their best to assist you in making arrangements.
• Able to comply with IMMS protocols, rules, and regulations.

Principle Duties
The IMMS stranding staff works in cooperation with state and government agencies to respond, document, and report sea turtle and dolphin strandings in the State of Mississippi. Interns are directly involved in this process working with the stranding staff and veterinary staff to collect data and samples, perform necropsies, and fill out the appropriate stranding paperwork. Interns will be trained on how to collect morphometric data as well as appropriate tissue samples in the field. They will have the opportunity to work with the veterinarians on staff while performing full necropsies in our lab and will gain valuable experience in identifying anatomy and medical abnormalities in sea turtles and dolphins. Interns will perform daily tasks including cleaning, running our stranding hotline, feeding and basic husbandry of our rehabilitation animals, and water quality procedures. Interns will additionally participate in beach surveys on UTV to locate strandings and possible sea turtle nesting activity. Every year is different in the stranding department depending on the type and number of cases we receive. As such, interns one year may not have the same experiences or opportunities as interns from another year. If possible, interns may have the opportunity to assist veterinary staff with medical procedures both on rehabilitated and resident animals. This will include processing bloodwork and other diagnostic tests and restraining for exams, blood draws, ultrasounds, radiographs, and other procedures. Interns may also participate in the release of our rehabilitated animals that are ready to be returned to the wild.

To Apply
To apply, please send the following documents by email to stranding@imms.org with “Stranding Internship” in the subject line:
• Submit Completed– IMMS Stranding Internship Application
• Full resume – Include computer skills and proficiency, volunteer experience, and/or other accomplishments.
• Two letters of recommendation – Provide at least one academic, and one work/volunteer related letter if applicable. Letters may be emailed by the applicant or the person writing the recommendation letter.
• A one- to two-page statement of interest – describe your background, pertinent experiences and interests, accomplishments, and how this Internship will benefit you. Also address the questions found on the application form in your letter.
• A copy of your current college transcript– this can be an unofficial copy.
Documents must be in one of the following formats – PDF, .doc, .docx, and must be submitted together with your first and last name and the internship year and term for which you are applying in the file name. Examples:
2024_Summer_Jane_Doe_Resume
2024_Summer_Jane_Doe_Statement
2024_Summer_Jane_Doe_Transcript
2024_Summer_Jane_Doe_Application

Additional Information
Stranding internships are unpaid positions. IMMS provides a $100 reimbursement per week for groceries. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Once accepted, IMMS staff will try and assist interns in finding rooms available to rent.

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