Paid internship opportunity of 6 months in Madeira Island (Portugal), at MARE – ARDITI (Insular Whale Ecology Team), for a biologist / biochemist / environmental scientist. The internship will mainly focus in analysis of contaminants in biological samples (cetacean biopsies sample, fish, cephalopods, plankton), but occasional participation in whale-watching boat trips for data collection and in research field work is also planned. The ideal candidate has experience in laboratory work, especially regarding ecotoxicology, biochemistry or contaminants analysis in biological matrix, as well as experience in cetacean identification and photo-id. There is no deadline for this application, positions are assigned when enough applications are received, so apply soon. Check the traineeship offer here: http://www.eurodyssee.eu/traineeship-offers/backend/traineeship-detail.html?... EURODYSSEY aims at improving the chances of young Europeans to integrate into working life by offering them the opportunity of a work experience abroad. EURODYSSEY offers to young qualified Europeans, aged between 18 and 30, living in the Regions active within the Eurodyssey programme, the chance to carry out a practical traineeship placement of three to seven months in a business or institution. Check the Regions that take part in the Eurodyssey programme: http://www.eurodyssee.eu/regions/the-regions.html Check at this link the conditions for the internship (Scholarship, Accommodation, Language course, etc): http://www.eurodyssee.eu/traineeship-offers/backend/region-vademecum.html?tx... Apply through this link: http://www.eurodyssee.eu/youth/how-to-take-part.html *Annalisa Sambolino* *- - -* PhD candidate Insular Whale Ecology Team *MARE | Marine and Environmental Sciences centre - ARDITI* Edifício Madeira Tecnopolo, Piso 0 Caminho da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal http://www.mare-centre.pt/en Mobile number: +39 3474041378