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[image: Banner with multiple images of activities] * GIS analyst(s) for sea floor habitat mapping project on a Greek island* Archipelagos is an environmental NGO based on the beautiful Greek islands of Ikaria and Samos and aims to further the protection of the rich yet threatened marine and terrestrial environment of the Aegean Sea. Every year, a number of young scientists from a range of scientific disciplines are invited to join the activities of Archipelagos and gain work experience the hands-on way. Archipelagos has a number of research projects running that involve GIS analysis and is currently seeking enthusiastic undergraduates and recent graduates with a fair amount of GIS experience to provide cartographic support to an exiting project Archipelagos is currently involved in concerning the mapping of sea floor habitats. In the region where Archipelagos is active, a large amount for invaluable sea floor habitats can be found. Some of these habitats enjoy legal protection when mapped, meaning certain harmful activities can no longer take place (trawling, … ). A large effort is currently under way to collect the necessary data using underwater cameras and side scanner technology. Next to number of GIS assignments, volunteers are expected to assist in other projects and may be asked to help out conducting fieldwork that is organised during their placement with Archipelagos. Archipelagos is active on a number of islands, including Samos, Ikaria, Fourni, Patmos, Arki and Marathi and also has two sailing boats for marine research. Starting the beginning of next year, Archipelagos is looking to take on 3-4 GIS analysts for a placement. The duration of the placement is at least 3 months, although longer placements are given priority. Placements starting later in spring may be arranged as well. Placements usually start the first weekend of the month but can be adapted to suit the schedules of both the volunteers and the organisation. Depending on the duration of their stay, volunteers can choose to spend one or more weeks travelling in and around Greece to explore this stunning corner or the Mediterranean. There is a participation fee of 650 euro/month, which covers all living expenses. It includes lodging, food and use of the research facilities. Funding should be available to students through international office of their college or university and sometimes covers the travel costs and travel insurance as well. Please inquire with the relevant authorities regarding funding options before applying. Interested? Please send your personal CV, an accompanying motivation letter and two maps that are representative of your skills in computer cartography or geoinformatics to [log in to unmask] . The deadline for applications is 10 December 2013. For further information, visit our website: www.archipelago.gr To unsubscribe or modify your gis-jobs settings, please visit: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/gis-jobs