  
Our research covers a broad range of topics involving the application of genetics to problems of biological, ecological, and conservation
significance in Australia's wildlife.
Included within our research program are investigations into fundamental
biological processes such as sex determination in dragon lizards and microsatellite DNA evolution,
and those of more immediate application, such as ecological extinction processes among
the fauna of the grasslands of the ACT and the forensic application of DNA approaches
to tracking animals in the field and as part of wildlife trade. Have
a look at our project summaries for more
information.
As members of the Institute for Applied Ecology, 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, Dr Stephen Sarre, is the Program
Leader for Education in the AIA CRC.
We have strong links to the School of Resource, Environmental and Heritage Sciences
through undergraduate teaching and also provide opportunities for summer research
projects for those interested in pursuing higher degree studies.
Opportunities for volunteer work also exist for students from Australia and overseas.
Colleagues with whom we collaborate on many fronts are available to serve on
a supervisory panel --
Prof Arthur Georges,
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.
We have strong links to the School of Resource, Environmental and Heritage Sciences
through undergraduate teaching. The undergraduate
program provides opportunities for summer research projects for those interested
in pursuing higher degree studies and a research career.
Opportunities for volunteer work also exist for students from Australia and overseas.
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Interested in joining our team? If you are an undergraduate, a prospective
postgraduate student, or a prospective postdoc with strong interests in applying
genetic approaches to ecological, evolutionary or conservation
problems, 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.
Scholarships are available for both
domestic (including NZ) and
international students, with a closing
date of October 31 each year. You would need to discuss options 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.
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Dr Stephen Sarre 