@GeoffWhile

Evolutionary Ecologist with the BEER Group @ UTAS. Interested in social evolution, phenotypic plasticity, hybridisation, climate change and maternal effects!

 Hobart, Tasmania
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Joined March 2019
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Really excited to have this out! Fantastic collaboration with @moss_etal who put a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and work into this over multiple iterations. Looking forward to testing some of these ideas in the very near future. #BEERGroupUTAS
Jen Moss@moss_etal28 Jul 2021
Thrilled to finally be able to share this! In our review, @GeoffWhile and I explore various mechanisms by which shifting thermal environments could mediate shifts in social organization. ☀️🌍🦎 Check it out! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…

The thermal environment as a moderator of social evolution

Animal sociality plays a crucial organisational role in evolution. As a result, understanding the factors that promote the emergence, maintenance, and diversification of animal societies is of great...

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Two new Science studies on lizard coloration reveal how a delicate interplay of genetics, environment, and social dynamics can either preserve or erase polymorphic diversity in species. 📄: scim.ag/49so9rS 📄: scim.ag/4aGsABy
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How do fluctuating temperatures alter the amount of energy required to complete development? Find out in our new paper @FunEcology 👉 besjournals.onlinelibrary.wi… @CyanistesNord @GeoffWhile Tobias Uller 1/4

How do fluctuating temperatures alter the cost of development?

Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.

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PERMANENT ACADEMIC JOB: We have an opening for a lecturer with specialisation in plant ecological genetics or the application of genetic approaches to solving ecological problems. #academicjobs #ecology #ecologyjobs #postdocjobs #botany careers.utas.edu.au/ci/en/jo…
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How has live birth evolved when there are thermal mismatches between mothers and their offspring? Our new paper @EvolLetters explores the role of behavioural plasticity in facilitating shifts in reproductive mode 🐍🦎 academic.oup.com/evlett/adva…

Maternal behavioral thermoregulation facilitated evolutionary transitions from egg laying to live...

Abstract. Live birth is a key innovation that has evolved from egg-laying ancestors over 100 times in reptiles. However, egg-laying lizards and snakes can

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I am on the lookout for Post Doc opportunities in Sydney. I am particularly interested in Reptiles and Fish as model species, and evolution of traits in response to temperature. Let me know if you see anything relevant in the twitterverse! 🙏
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New ongoing academic staff position University of Tasmania @Sciences_UTAS in the Discipline of Biological Sciences: Lecturer in Freshwater Animal Ecology: careers.utas.edu.au/ci/en/jo… What a great opportunity for an up-and-coming freshwater ecologist!
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Our new paper testing potential mechanisms of local adaptation to cool climates in the excellent wall lizard study system! A great collaborative effort of field sampling in Italy, metabolism measures in Sweden, and yolk hormone analysis in Finland 🦎 1/5
Andreas Nord@CyanistesNord21 Jun 2023
Now out in @AnimalEcology led by @amandakpet: #lizard embryos from high altitude develop faster without increasing metabolic rate, and they allocate more #energy towards growing tissue, compared to low-altitude embryos. Powered by our friends @SableSys tinyurl.com/y2xw2y8t
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Time is running out to apply! Applications close this coming Sunday 25 June for our permanent lectureship in freshwater ecology. Apply now and come collaborate in Tasmania! #ecologyjobs #academicjobs #jobsinstemm #ecology #freshwater careers.utas.edu.au/ci/en/jo…
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It's the 25th anniversary of our little “advice” website for research students and postdocs.  Check it out of you don’t know about it.  It’s also the 25th anniversary of our little lab here at ANU. Can't believe it. keoghlab.com/resources-and-a…

Resources and Advice for Students & Postdocs — Keogh Lab

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Get on board. Amazing opportunity with an awesome mentor and scientist! You will learn a ton.
Daniel Noble 🇦🇺🇨🇦@DanielWANoble30 Jan 2023
🚨 PhD Opportunity 🚨 - I’m looking for a student interested in population / evolutionary ecology to come join my group in @EcoEvo_ANU @BiologyANU as part of an ARC Future Fellowship! Come work with a fantastic team in a fantastic place! Please RT
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One week left to apply (31st Jan). Full scholarship available. Join our team for this exciting lizard project.
Stephan Leu@stephanleu17 Jan 2023
EXCITING PHD OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE. The effect of the social environment on conservation success. With @MikeG_lizards and myself. Video tracking. Social networks. Lizards. PhD SCHOLARSHIP available. stephanleu-ecology.com/avail… @UniAdelSciences @ASSAB #AnimBehav Please RT
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BIG NEWS, people... big news. We have a permanent position for a lecturer/senior lecturer in Plant Ecology here at the University of Tasmania, especially encouraging female and trans/non-binary field-based ecologists. Come collaborate! Please RT widely careers.utas.edu.au/cw/en/jo…
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UPDATE: This position is definitely open to people of all nationalities. The earlier restriction mentioned on the position description has been removed. Please RT (again and thanks to all who did originally)! Applications close 29 January. #plantecology #academicjobs #ecology
Mark J Hovenden@hovendenlab9 Dec 2022
BIG NEWS, people... big news. We have a permanent position for a lecturer/senior lecturer in Plant Ecology here at the University of Tasmania, especially encouraging female and trans/non-binary field-based ecologists. Come collaborate! Please RT widely careers.utas.edu.au/cw/en/jo…
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Third time is a charm! After two COVID cancellations @anzscpb will be @EcoEvo_ANU. Early bird rego is in a few days but we’ll extend this to accomodate. This is a great, relaxed and fun conference! Come on out. And, tag along to #AES straight after. Canberra’s the place to be!
Nicholas Wu@NicholasWuNZ7 Oct 2022
Early bird registration closes in a few days for the @anzscpb at @EcoEvo_ANU. There are also travel grants available for students that register! More detail in the link or contact @DanielWANoble: biology.anu.edu.au/news-even… #ANZSCPB 🦘🦎🦀🦋🦜🌿
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Our ECRs Research Awards for our 2022 conference are open!! Submit a paper (or preprint) you’re super proud of, and you could deliver a plenary talk at this years conference!! ▶️ Registration and up to $250 accommodation costs covered More deets here ➡️ ausevo.com/excellence_awards…
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We just finished an upgrade of our largest set of lizard enclosures - now fully netted and kookaburra-proof! Ready for lizard sociality experiments! Thanks @Macquarie_Uni for support! @GeoffWhile @DanielWANoble @DanHoops @lake_jai @Bethan_Govier
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Replying to @MacQUniversity
@MacQUniversity PhD scholarship available to work on lizard sociality + mechanisms underlying sociality with @lizardlab @GeoffWhile + others, based in @mqnatsci. International applicants welcome. Masters degree required. Start date soon: 1 October! Details below
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I am recruiting PhD students for 3 years to work on comparative genomics of Australian mammals @mqnatsci under an @arc_gov_au grant (details below). Please share/RT and apply. Deadline for expressions of interest 24th July 2022/Starting 2023. #phdpositions
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The Australian Society of Herpetologists Official List of Australian Species is now live on the ASH web site. Please RT. australiansocietyofherpetolo… @AusSocHerp
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Replying to @EcoEvo_ANU
@EcoEvo_ANU Is looking for new International PhD students. Check out the thread from our fearless leader @Mikejennions below! E&E is an amazing place to be in all respects! Get in touch with any of us if you’re keen to do research.
Michael Jennions@Mikejennions17 Jun 2022
A thread: @EcoEvo_ANU (ANU, Australia) seek new International PhD students in ecology & evolution. You will compete for awards that include full fees + health cover + a living stipend. There are no nationality restrictions. To be eligible you need..
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