Genetics and conservation biology
Perth, Western Australia
Joined April 2009
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Kym Ottewell retweeted
For anyone interested in using genetics in conservation actions....come join @ThreatenedSpGen workshop at AWMS this year with myself & @persoonia! Hope to see you there
Check out AWMS's one-day workshop on understanding and using genetics for conservation actions! To find out more and register visit: awms.org.au/conference/awms2…
Stay tuned for details on other exciting field trips at this years AWMS conference in Fremantle, WA, 2-7 Dec, 2024!
Kym Ottewell retweeted
JOB ALERT. Come and work with the @CSIRO & @BiolSci_UWA as a quantitative field ecologist. A 2 year postdoc based in Perth working across the Kimberley & Pilbara on developing biocontrol for an invasive vine. Please RT!
external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/en/…
Kym Ottewell retweeted
An outstanding digital journey with ABC to an ephemeral West Australian river in a rare life-giving flood. I love seeing the community reaction! Well worth a look, and you won't even get wet! abc.net.au/news/2024-09-15/o…
Great recognition of the work we are doing with the Threatened Species Initiative, nominated for a Eureka Prize! Woohoo!
Super excited for the @ThreatenedSpGen team! Finalists in the Eureka Prize for Environmental Research. A massive congratulations to all who have been involved & contributed. It is not possible without all of you! @persoonia @MRossettoEvoEco @BioplatformsAus @KathyBelov
Kym Ottewell retweeted
Work in conservation management? Check out our new paper on an easy‐to‐use toolkit for integrating genetics into conservation management! @KathyBelov @FarquharsonKate @ellemclennan @PariceBrandies @persoonia @lukesilver20 @ThreatenedSpGen @Sydney_Science zslpublications.onlinelibrar…
Kym Ottewell retweeted
I've got a piece in today's @GuardianAus about the @austmus's extinction cabinets and @Zoe_Sadokierski's Survival Stories project. I'm very grateful to have seen the cabinets - they're a very powerful experience - and for @mpbowers' beautiful photos.
theguardian.com/science/arti…
Kym Ottewell retweeted
We're excited to announce that Abstracts are open for the 37th AWMS conference, held in Fremantle, Australia, on 03-05 December 2024. Abstracts close on August 31. Submit an abstract today!
Submit an abstract: form.jotform.com/24182365730…
Find out more here: awms.org.au/conference/
Stoked to be a part of this massive collaboration led by superstar @HoggCarolyn ...all you could ever want to know about bilby genetics 😊
Super excited to announce the publication of the Bilby genome today in Nature Ecology & Evolution tinyurl.com/2s67ck9r
Massive effort by a great team of scientists, conservation managers & Indigenous Rangers! @Sydney_Science @KathyBelov
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ALT Photo credit: Y. Cheng
Check out the conservation genetic resources on the new Threatened Species Iniative website!
Launching the new @ThreatenedSpGen website with friendly content developed by many Australian collaborators to help conservation managers use genetics & genomics for management actions & decisions! threatenedspeciesinitiative.… @BioplatformsAus @AusBiocommons @Sydney_Science
Was such a good day. Everyone did so well with formulating good conservation strategies from their case studies. Even the most tricky ones!
The inaugural @ThreatenedSpGen workshop on using genetics for conservation management was a hit! A great group of people from all over, really engaged in upskilling their genetic literacy. #ictc23 @ellemclennan @persoonia @BioplatformsAus @Sydney_Science @Science_DBCA
Re-upping this - we have an open permanent research scientist position in Ecosystem Genomics with @Science_DBCA. Closing date has been extended to 22nd September! Research Scientist (Ecosystem Genomics) (jobs.wa.gov.au)
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🚨 Another job announcement! @Science_DBCA 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.p…
Kym Ottewell retweeted
Besides the annual conference awards, the Society offers awards to its members to recognise their service to Australasian mammals and involvement with the Society. Don't forget to apply!
For more information please visit australianmammals.org.au/awa…
Kym Ottewell retweeted
📣Attention all budding graphic designers!
We are re-designing our logo and need your help. Submit your designs to win a one-year membership and conference registration!
Follow this link for T&C and more information australianmammals.org.au/abo…
🚨Calling conservation geneticists🚨
DBCA Biodiversity & Conservation Science are hiring! We have a 4-year research scientist position in Conservation Genomics (Fauna Genetics) to join our new Climate Change Adaptation group (poss extension/permanency). DM if interested!
Bonus, Western Australia is an incredible place to do biodiversity research. So many amazing landscapes you could be working in - think Southwest WA, Pilbara & Kimberley biodiversity hotspots. Come for the biodiversity, stay for the genetics!!
Genetics not your thing? Then check out other research and technical positions in Climate Adaptation and Forest Management currently being advertised. Search for "Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions" on jobs.wa.gov.au search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.p…
Kym Ottewell retweeted
On behalf of the local organising committee I'm excited to announce the 3rd IUCN/SSC International Conservation Translocation Conference will be coming to Fremantle, Western Australia between 13-15 November 2023. Check out conservationtranslocations.c… #ICTC2023