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Traineeship title: Aves marinhas e predadores | Seabirds and predators

Reference: N155690/20/MADEIRA
Hosting period start: 01/06/2026
Hosting period end: 30/11/2026
Region
Madeira
Country
Portugal
Traineeship start date:
01/07/2026
Traineeship end date:
30/11/2026
Traineeship Duration:
Approximately 5 months
Deadline
30/04/2026
Work Schedule
9:30-13:00 e 14:00-18:00 (Seg-Sex) | 9:30-13:00 e 14:00-18:00 (Mon-Fri)

Em algumas ocasiões, podemos realizar trabalho noturno - tendo em conta a fenologia das aves marinhas, o que pode incluir fins-de-semana | On some occasions, we may work during night time - regarding seabird fennology, which may include weekends.
Location
Funchal
Traineeship Area:
Biology & Environment
Period and duration of the language course:
The Portuguese language course takes place during the first month of the internship (1 June to 30 June 2026).
Includes Trips
No
Description of the tasks to be undertaken by the trainee(s):

Monitorização de colónias de aves marinhas (sucesso reprodutor) e estudo do impacto de predadores; Campanhas de resgate de aves marinhas encandeadas por luz noturna artificial. | Monitor seabird colonies (reproductive success) and study of the impact of predators; Seabird rescue campaigns glared by artificial light at night.

Profile of the Trainee

Qualifications

Formação em Biologia ou semelhante | Biology qualification or similar

Personal and Social Skills

Proativo, responsável, comunicativo, organizado | Proactive, responsible, communicative, organized

Language Skills

Conhecimento básico em Português (não obrigatório); Conhecimento em Inglês. | Basic knowledge of Portuguese (not mandatory); Knowledge in English.

Information Technology (IT) Skills

Conhecimento básico de Office Word, Excel e PowerPoint; Conhecimento básico de redes sociais (Facebook e Instagram). | Basic knowledge of Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Basic knowledge of social media (Facebook and Instagram).

Other Skills

Gosto pela proteção da natureza. | Appreciation for the protection of nature.

Other Skills

Language Competences
Understanding
Speaking
Language
Listening
Reading
Spoken Interaction
Spoken Production
Writing
English
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2