Mammal Related Opportunities!
Most of the opportunities are geared towards people in undergrad or just coming out of undergrad!
Feel free to contact me for any extra information or help on applications!
Hawaiian Monk Seal Field Camp Research Assistant
Description: Full-Time, 4- 10 months, conduct field research and recovery activities on Hawaiian Monk Seals. Apply here (also a Research Technician position through)
Monthly Salary: $3169 - $3269
Due Date: November 25, 2025
Location: Hawaii, through CIMAR (Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research, located at NMFS (National Marine Fisheries), PIFSC (Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center in Honolulu, Hawai'i
Experience/ Education: 1-3 years of field experienced, High School Diploma
Description: Two separate projects, one focuses on recovery of the endangered Mexican gray wolf, other focuses on wolf impacts on prey species. Both involve field work, science communication, and data analysis, May-August timeline. Apply here!
Monthly Salary: free shared housing for mexican gray wolf project, camping for wolf impacts project , Stipend of $6000, research allowance up to $4000
Due Date: February 1, 2026. - Fellowships awarded March 31, 2026
Location: Arizona/New Mexico or Isle Royale National Park
Experience/ Education: current undergrad or graduated within two years of undergrad
International Wolf Center - Dr. L. David Mech Fellowship
Marine Mammal Medicine and Pathology Vet Internship
Description: Full-Time, one year position, receive mentorship and training from professional vets, primary focus is pinnipeds with occasional opportunities for sea otters and cetaceans, may include field-work for necropsies. Provide care to sick marine mammals. Apply here!
Annual Salary: ~$53,000, housing available
Due Date: December 7, 2025
Location: Sausalito, California
Experience/ Education: Minimum 1 year practicing veterinary medicine
Description: project focused on the conservation and management of one of the world’s most iconic and endangered marine mammals: the Southern Resident killer whales. Apply here!
Compensation: Fully-funded studentship (tax-free stipend of at least £20,780 per year – this is the rate for 25/26 entry)
Due Date: December 19, 2025
Location: Based at the University of Exeter Streatham Campus with fieldwork in the USA.
Experience/ Education: Bachelors of equivalent in relevant field
MSc by Research Opportunity (ORCAS!)
PhD position (SealMove)
Description: Undertake a PhD in "Mechanisms of Wild Seal Movement: A computational approach". Wild harbour seal movements will be analysed regarding putative underlying mechanisms. Learn more here!
Compensation: Fully Funded PhD!
Due Date: December 12, 2025
Location: Pelagic Observatory, University of Rostock, Germany
Experience/ Education: Looking for candidate with strong background in statistical data analysis
Description: Three month internship where interns will work alongside research and education teams to conduct fieldwork, catalog and analyze data, and help communicate scientific information to the public. Apply here!
Compensation: Housing provided, training from CWR Research and Education Staff, and a $1000 monthly stipend
Due Date: January 15, 2026
Location: San Juan Island, Washington
Experience/ Education: Undergrad or recently graduated it seems like!
Center for Whale Research Summer Internship
Blundy Family Marine Science Internship/Fellowship
Description: Work under grad student, Sebastian Caamano, (P.S. HES SO COOL AND FUN!) on a project investigating foraging consistency in female northern elephant seals across their reproductive lifespans. Analyze stable isotopic composition of approximately 300 lanugo (pup hair) samples! For more info how to apply, go here!
Monthly Salary: $2000 per month! 20 hrs/week
Due Date: December 10, 2025
Location: Moss Landing Marine Labs, CA
Experience/ Education: No prior research required!
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
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