The Quantitative and Applied Ecology Group. @unimelb. Find us at the other app - https://xitter.cf/t.co/OJsrCH6nqC

Melbourne, Australia
Joined August 2011
Hey twitter! We are the Quantitative and Applied Ecology Research Group (QAEco) based in the School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences at @unimelb @scimelb. We are a diverse group who pursue a range of research topics in ecology. A thread🧵 [1/12]
3
12
67
A different kind of #hack event #DataScience & #wildfire Urgency of wildfire study in Aus is increasing. Vols of data available to us. We need new approaches, new connections, new tools. We need you! Join us – MCDS & Flare Wildfire Research – Nov 8 -10 bit.ly/3MjoUsD
3
2
6
1,255
Please share! I'm recruiting Masters, Hons, and PhD students to model spread and mgmt for spreading species (invasive & range-shifting spp). See ejhudgins.com/opportunities for project ideas & scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/… for scholarships (incl. international!) @SciMelb @qaecology 🦘
3
28
6
35
5,615
hi! I'm joining @UniMelb School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences on the @qaecology team as a tenure-track lecturer Sept 1! I am so so so grateful for everyone who helped me and believed in me along the way. Please someone take my wrong-voltage small appliances!!!!
7
5
2
35
5,392
Uping your sci-comms and media skills could help you have a bigger conservation impact. Check out the great 'How to communicate your science' resources by @EcolSocAus
Have you ever wondered how to connect with journalists? In this episode of our #SciComm video series, @Jaana_Dielen from @Biodivcouncil shares her advice on how to make engaging with the media as smooth as possible. ⁠ ecolsoc.org.au/publications/…⁠ ⁠ 📹️ : @RTW_Aus
3
6
1,685
Come join us for biodiversity conservation teaching and research 3+year position at Melbourne Uni! jobs.unimelb.edu.au/en/job/9…
3
78
3
195
22,113
I’m very honored to be the recipient of the Australian Research Data Commons Award for New Developers of Open Source Software in Ecology at #ESAus23 for the R package blockCV, developed at @qaecology. A heartfelt thanks to @ARDC_AU and @EcolSocAus for this recognition and support
6
5
1
49
3,127
Today I started a new job, Prof in Conservation Biology at the University of Melbourne @SciMelb . Exciting times! Thank you @DeakinSEBE esp @DeakinCIE, and many wonderful colleagues there for for 8 great years
30
5
1
300
16,958
We currently have an exciting #PhD project available focused on dealing with missing data and uncertainty in mechanistic niche models of species distributions. The student would be based in QAECO (qaeco.com/), a dynamic, friendly, and diverse group at @UniMelb
7
1
8
1,871
Out now in @JAppliedEcology - Mesopredator release among invasive predators: Controlling red foxes can increase feral cat density and alter their behaviour doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.14…
5
68
3
172
20,108
Experienced in species distribution modelling, occupancy models, R, handling spatial data, ecological statistics? Interested in a 2Y postdoc opportunity in Jaca (Spain) developing methods and models for species range dynamics? DM me for details! #Postdoc #Statistical #SDM
11
162
4
312
41,953
One-third of local councils have rules to stop pet cats roaming because of their major impacts on wildlife. More councils want to get on board but many are hampered by state laws. #Auspol @OurANU @unimelb @CDUni @UQ_news bit.ly/3SdEIi6
2
8
12
5,809
Our article on the database of occurrences of Australian grasshoppers is now out online… this is among the most comprehensive continent-wide surveys of Australian invertebrates… doi.org/10.1111/aen.12628 @ecophys @qaecology @jj_lahoz @CamelUnimelb @OrthopteraR @BioSci_UniMelb
5
6
900
Our first newsletter is now out! Your resource for connecting with the latest analysis, expertise and ideas to make a difference for Australia's biodiversity: bit.ly/newsletter-dec-22-bio… #biodiversity #newsletter
2
2
299
Yes I graduated after many years balancing research and parenting babies/young children. Could not have done it without the support of family and these legends, my supervisors @YungEnChee1 and @BrenWintle @qaecology. I was extremely lucky
6
4
1
40
2,094
Had a beautiful day celebrating both of our achievements 🎉 shout out to @qaecology @r_tingley and @andrewrweeks for an amazing PhD journey and @sarahmccg @Erica_Marshall1 @KateLSenior for your friendship and support! @SciMelb @BioSci_UniMelb
Pretty special to graduate with my best friend and twin yesterday @EcoEmcg 👯‍♀️🎓 We started our PhDs on the same day so it was a wonderful to complete this journey together. #womeninSTEMM @UniMelb @SciMelb
3
4
34
2,317
One week in and we have received some amazing support and feedback from all of you. Here are some memories from our launch. Thanks for following us on social media - please sign up to our other channels and join our newsletter via our website. #biodoversitycouncil 📷 Ross Bird
2
7
Congratulations to @BrenWintle on his induction as a 2022 Fellow of the Royal Society of Victoria @RoyalSocietyVic Link: rsv.org.au/new-rsv-fellows/
1
🧵1/5 Our team welcomes the Australian Government's response to Graeme Samuel's scathing 2020 review of our Federal environmental laws. But the key to the success of the reforms announced will be in the detail. We’re keen to get the conversation going. theconversation.com/our-laws…
1
5
7
Yesterday I got my feet wet for an excellent reason. After years of careful design, planning and collaboration, our floating wetlands finally exist! Can't wait to see the wildlife that take advantage. Partners: @cityofmelbourne + Wetland Ecological Treatment Systems + @SciMelb
6
14
138
Protecting our biodiversity is up to all of us. We’re working with experts, communities, Traditional Owners, farmers, government and industries to solve Australia’s biodiversity crisis. And that includes you. youtu.be/xRsTFXNnf_0 #nature #biodiversity #biodiversitycouncil
4
27
1
57