We’re hiring! We’re looking for an environmental DNA (eDNA) Senior Scientist to join our molecular surveillance team @cawthron_nz - Nelson New Zealand Find out more & apply by September 10: seek.co.nz/cawthron-jobs Please Share abundantly! #eDNA #eRNA #SeniorScientist

🚨 Another job announcement! Biodiversity and Conservation Science is looking for an eDNA specialist to join our Ecosystem Science team on a range of conservation projects. It is a PERMANENT (woo!) full-time position. Details search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageI…

We are hiring! Minderoo Foundation au.linkedin.com/jobs/view/prin…

Here's a special discount offer for pre-orders of my new book! - rb.gy/q08hy Its less than a month until it hits shelves, I can't wait for you all to enjoy this one. Pre-orders help immensely - it tells publishers and sellers that you want to see more books like this!

Please repost: Great opportunity to join us at School of Biological Sciences, Monash Monash University in beautiful Melbourne, Australia, with multiple ongoing academic positions in ecology. Details here: careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/…

These emus used to be widespread along the north coast but not any more | First Dog on the Moon theguardian.com/environment/co…

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Research Team Leader - Coastal & Marine Ecosystems. Australian Institute of Marine Science Darwin, NT Provide strategic direction & leadership, support the Research Program director in the delivery of Program 2 & AIMS-wide research objectives. Apply by Nov 19th aims.gov.au/about/careers-…

PhD position on bumblebee and honeybee health and evolution - open for applicants! Join the Landscape Genomics Lab Macquarie University School of Natural Sciences to untangle how invasion and pathogens affect bee evolution. Domestic and International applicants encouraged. See: mq.edu.au/research/phd-a… Science and Engineering @ MQU

🪸 Exciting #job Exmouth Research Lab 🐠 Successful applicant = demonstrated experience molecular methods + evidence of strong lab skills. Essential: pub(s) + Aus Visa work-rights. Pls send 1) CV, 2) Max. 1 page letter outlining suitability & interest to [email protected]

Despite being among the first people to sound the alarm that a warming planet would have far-reaching and catastrophic effects on species and ecosystems, Biodiversity Council member Prof Lesley Hughes from.Macquarie University says we must maintain hope as a strategy. theguardian.com/australia-news…

Just before the end of the year, we got another paper out! 🎉🎉🎉 It was a rather long process, capturing the thoughts and experiences from all coauthors, addressing how we can do a better job integrating molecular tools into biodiversity conservation: conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cs… 🧵

Many others were involved and provided valuable input: Anna MacDonald, Highland Newt, Juan M. Guayasamin, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, USFQ COCIBA, paul hohenlohe, @surroundscience, Linda Neaves, @dr_annam, daniel cadena, @Jmergeay.bsky.social, Linda Laikre, Sean Hoban, Maggie Hunter, Cinnamon Mittan, Josiah Kuja

Bat species assemblage predicts coronavirus prevalence [very interesting article, see main conclusion: "biodiversity conservation may be the most proactive measure to prevent the spread of pathogens with zoonotic potential"] nature.com/articles/s4146…

Just published - our analysis showing high levels of mislabeling of shark flesh in Australian fish markets Macquarie University Dr Leonardo Guida Nicolette Armansin Teagan Kielniacz publish.csiro.au/MF/fulltext/MF…

biodiversity conservation may be the most proactive measure to prevent the spread of pathogens with zoonotic potential. Macquarie University nature.com/articles/s4146…

Three Lecturer/Senior Lecturer ecology positions available at Monash University, Australia, to join a terrific team of clever and lovely scientists. careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/…

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Endangered greeneye spurdog (endemic to Australia) found in Victorian shop under label "flake". Deepwater species at risk in Australia. We need to fish for the future if we want to fish in the future. I make comment 👉theguardian.com/australia-news…

Congrats to Sara Krause for submitting her Masters thesis on Galapagos sharks (and a chapter on grey nurse sharks)🍺

Over the past decade, Macquarie has steadily climbed in the QS rankings, moving up more than 100 places since 2014 (entering the top 200 for the first time in 2022).