The Georges Crew

Our research ranges from the strategic, such as research on sex determination in turtles and dragon lizards, to that of more immediate application, such as research to provide the scientific underpinning for Aboriginal enterprises in Arnhem Land. These projects often combine traditional ecological investigation with modern molecular approaches. We think our projects are exciting and novel -- have a look at the project summaries.

We have strong affiliations with the eWater Cooperative Research Centre and the Australasian Invasive Animals CRC. They provide great opportunities for postgraduate research on projects of immediate relevance to industry and the community in general. Our team leader, Arthur Georges, is also a principal investigator on the ARC-funded Environmental Futures Network, based in Adelaide, which provides an unparalleled avenue for drawing upon expertise and for forging new and exciting collaborations.

Colleagues with whom we collaborate on many fronts are available to serve on a supervisory panel -- Dr Stephen Sarre, Dr Nancy Fitzsimmons and Dr Will Osborne and of course each may be a point of contact for developing project opportunities as well. There are also our colleagues in the broader research group all of whom can bring special expertise to a supervisory panel.

Interested in joining our team? If you are an undergraduate, a prospective postgraduate student, or a prospective postdoc with strong interests in applying evolutionary, ecological, or conservation theory to reptiles or amphibians in a field context, we may be the home for you. We are always interested in new additions to our team, particularly if you have a strong academic record, enjoy a demanding but productive and collegial work environment, and are interested in whole animal biology. Many of our recent recruits have strong molecular skills, but others never darken the doorway of our wildlife genetics laboratory.

Scholarships are available for both domestic (including NZ) and international students, with a closing date of September 30 (EIPRS) or October 31 each year. You would need to discuss options for both projects and scholarship support with us well in advance of this date. Refer to the side-bar for likely future opportunities. These scholarships are highly competitive, and high academic performance with a publication record greatly improves your chances of success.

Support for Postdoctoral Fellowships is harder to come by. They are available through the Australian Research Council, the University of Canberra Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme (advertised irregularly), the Cooperative Research Centres, and through negotiation with relevant industry. We would be happy to work with you to develop a competitive proposal on a topic of mutual interest.

Prospective visitors might like to take advantage of our Visiting Scholars Scheme

To learn more about the kinds of research conducted by our team, check out our list of publications, the profiles of current and past members of our group, or summaries of our current projects.