Institute for Marine Research
What is IMR?Â
Research Assistant + IDC
What is IMR?
The Institute for Marine Research is a grassroots non-profit organization that aims to conduct long-term and fine-scale research on coastal marine ecosystems, using this scientific evidence to educate, transform and encourage locally led marine conservation strategies within the Philippines.
Working together with our sister company Institute for Marine Research (IMR), we provide a wide range of experiences to prepare you for your professional career. This program will have you experiencing the highest level of Instructor Development training, mixed with the most cutting edge training in Marine Conservation Science. As a graduating Instructor for IMR & IDP, not only will you gain the capacity to function in a research capacity, you will become a member of the Institutes dive team with the opportunity to lead dive courses in three different professional environments. This program is for motivated individuals who wish to take a dramatic step in their career, and become leading professionals in the world of diving and marine conservation science.
This 8 – 12 week course will have you experiencing the highest level of instructor development training, alongside the most cutting edge training in marine conservation science. You’ll learn the following:
- PADI Open Water SCUBA Instructor Certification
- Learn to Instruct in three different professional environments
- Intimate knowledge of coral reef ecosystems and processes
- Intimate knowledge on Indo-Pacific coral, fish, benthic, invertebrate and disease identification
- Underwater field training in 3-Dimensional reef modelling, diver operated Stereo Video System (SVS), benthic assays, and reef impact protocols (coral bleaching, coral disease, drupella spp., and crown of thorns starfish outbreaks
- Data analysis of images using the most up to date software systems (ReefCloud, EventMeasure, RealityCapture, AgiSoft MetaShape, Gwyddion and ImageJ)
- Leadership experience within a Non-Profit NGO
- Experience working with Marine Scientists in a professional environment
- Experience realizing, teaching, and cultivating innovative research techniques
- Experience leading underwater research dives, PADI courses, and resort guests
- Data processing, statistical and analytical skills
- Communicate science through community outreach activities
- Career guidance and job placement training
