Internship and Volunteer Positions Available
at Ocean
Park, Hong Kong
Get involved in Hong
Kong’s longest running ex-situ research program, be part of our international
team of students and scientists and experience what it takes to work in the
research field!
Full-time and
part-time unpaid internship and volunteer positions are currently being offered
by the Acoustic Research Laboratory, Tropical Marine Science Institute of the
National University of Singapore in collaboration with Ocean Park Hong Kong.
For the last 12 years the Acoustic Research Laboratory has been conducting
studies on the cognitive and sensory capabilities of bottlenose dolphins living
at Ocean Park with a focus on echolocation and underwater acoustics.
Interns and
volunteers receive intensive hands-on experience by participating in all
aspects of the ongoing research and laboratory activities, including assistance
in the daily research sessions with the dolphins, data processing and analysis,
and also assisting with the projects administrative and maintenance
requirements.
Our Internship
program provides an intensive, full time (5 days/week) research experience. Our
students have a chance to closely follow the day-to-day progress of the ongoing
projects and to gain deeper understanding of experimental design and execution.
This position is ideal for graduate students and candidates that are looking
for comprehensive internship experience. The proposed period for interns is
minimum of three months.
Volunteers join our
team on a weekly basis (1-3 days/week). They gain valuable insight to daily
operation of the research program and able to follow the progress of the
experiments throughout an extended period of time. It is an ideal position for
students that are currently studying or candidates with part time jobs looking
to get experience on the research field. The time of the volunteer period is
flexible, depending on the volunteer’s weekly schedule and the level of
involvement.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
• Have at least 2 years of university
experience
• Have a positive attitude and obtain a
strong willingness to learn
• Good oral/written communication skills
in English
• Basic computer knowledge
• Must be able to maintain a high energy
level throughout the workday
• Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds
• Must be able to work unpaid
• Must be responsible for food,
accommodation and transportation
• Past experience with animals preferred,
but not required
• Successful visa application to HKSAR
(this applies for International applicants only)
International
applicants must apply for a training visa to Hong Kong (for details please
contact us).
TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
• Statement of Interest
• Period of availability
• Academic records
• Letters of reference
• Curriculum Vitae
Please send applications to
eszter.matrai@oceanpark.com.hk with "Dolphin Research Internship" in
the subject line.
Eszter Matrai MSc
Researcher
Research Department
Ocean Park
Corporation
Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Peter Dickinson
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