March 2, 2008

Diving and Field Operations Internship 2008 in BC

Disclaimer: I am posting this as a courtesy. Please do not contact me about this position. Good luck!--Dida Kutz

Highly motivated individuals seeking practical opportunities in marine science are invited to apply. The intern will be under the supervision of the Diving and Safety Officer. Responsibilities will depend largely on the needs of current research projects and BMSC programs. Duties will include scientific diving, acting as a surface safety attendant, subtidal and intertidal fieldwork, operating small boats, and operational support of marine science (SCUBA cylinder filling, record keeping, updating dive statistics). The intern may assist with underwater video work, ROV operations and the maintenance of an video catalogue. In addition the intern may be have opportunity to assist with the research, teaching and public education programmes.

This internship will provide:
Practical work experience at a renowned marine research field station. The opportunity to gain experience in a range of scientific diving techniques and marine research; develop diving operations and leadership skills documented and signed off by the SDC. Interaction and networking opportunities with active researcher divers and marine scientists. CAUS scientific diver 1 qualification (20m) and potential for CAUS Scientific Diver 2 qualification. The BMSC will provide the opportunity for further certifications (diver medical, PCOC, VHF) and memberships (CAUS).

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced diver certifications: Divemaster minimum


• Basic First Aid, CPR and Oxygen administration


• Cold water diving experience (Drysuit required)


• Pleasure Craft Operators Card

Desirable Qualifications:

• Divemaster or Instructor (current, insured status)
  
• First Aid/Oxygen instructor
  
• Scientific, Occupational, Technical training


• Advanced First Aid training


• Marine Safety- Marine Emergency Duties


• VHF Radio Operators License


• Marine Science/ Biology background (College/ University degree or currently enrolled)

Desirable Experience and Qualities:

• Physically fit, hardworking and willing to perform some weekend and after hours duty


• Operation of small boats and fieldwork experience
  
• Mature judgment, reliability and tactfulness


• Safety conscious and strict adherence to dive regulations and boating/dive policy


• Familiarity with local marine organisms and keen interest in marine biology

One intern will be selected, however opportunities may also exist for suitable volunteers. The internship will run for up to 4 months, beginning late April/ early May 2007, depending on the applicant and funding. Successful applicants must meet BMSC diving requirements, own full personal dive gear (except tanks)- well maintained and serviced, and provide proof of DAN insurance. The intern MAY (if required) be expected to pass a WCB occupational diver’s medical (half of this cost would be covered by the BMSC).

Internships are volunteer (unpaid) positions, however, interns will receive a fully subsidized room (shared accommodation) and board. Transportation to the BMSC will be the responsibility of the chosen intern. Interns are strongly encouraged to assist in procuring funds or grants to support their internship.

This position is also posted here.

To apply send a cover letter, current resume and the name and contact information of two referees to:

Tomas Bird (email),
Diving and Safety Officer,
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre,
Bamfield, B.C. V0R1B0
250 728 3301 ext 222

Posted by Dida at 1:50 PM

November 7, 2007

DAN Medical Research Internship Program

Here's a great opportunity to expand your research diving education-Dida

DAN is committed to training and mentoring the Research Interns to make them competent in data collection and to give them an experience in diving medical research that will help to guide their future careers.

Interns receive training in diving physiology and research methodology at DAN Headquarters and at the Duke Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Environmental Physiology. They will also have access, at DAN and Duke, to people who are actively conducting diving safety research. With this training and their interactions with the diving public through DAN research projects, they will be able to communicate the importance of diving research for improving the safety of recreational diving.

The primary run of the internship program is mid-May through August. Training is conducted at DAN Headquarters and Duke. Interns are students recruited from colleges, universities and medical schools. Interns may also be recent graduates (within the past year) or accepted for further academic studies.

Click this DAN link for more info.

Posted by Dida at 3:29 PM

February 15, 2007

Diving Internship at Channel Islands National Park

photo courtesy Molly Houston
The Channel Islands National Park's Kelp Forest Monitoring Program, in effect for a bit over 25 years, has an opening for one Student Conservation Association Internship during May-Sept, 2007.

They are seeking a diver "with a moderate amount of experience (minimum of 50 cold water dives and/or excellent recommendations) to help collect long-term subtidal data on the kelp forest communities around the Channel Islands."

Aside from the opportunity to partake of some of the best diving in California while contributing to a monitoring program that has provided essential fishery-independent data on abalones, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and other marine invertebrates, this is an especially great opportunity as a (rare!) stipend will be available to the selected candidate: $640/month, up to $600/month for housing, and some medical benefits.

Contact David Kushner at (805) 643-0260 or via email for more information.

Posted by Dida at 5:48 PM