Seadragon conservation in Southern Australia (genomics) Doctor of Philosophy Description Seadragons are iconic temperate Australian fish that face increasing threats based on urbanization and climate change. Progress in population genetics has seen gradual improvements in the resolution of our knowledge of seadragon population structure. This type of information is critical for underpinning any risk analyses for on-the-ground actions ie translocations or captive breeding programs, as well as extinction risk. The project supported here will be further developed with the recruited student’s interest and skills. We envision the project to be centered around the genomics of seadragons using Whole Genome Sequencing data (to be generated through in kind funding recently allocated to the project by the Threatened Species Initiative and Bioplatforms Australia). The project will directly contribute to seadragon conservation efforts and will endeavour to deliver data products. It will also engage with communities and conservation groups and co-design work where possible. Keywords Whole Genome resequencing Conservation Genetics Great Southern Reef Opportunity status Open Open date 01 Jun 2026 Close date 11 Sep 2026 Research area Biological Sciences Eligibility UWA eligibility requirements for PhD candidates Citizenship status Domestic International Enrolment status Future student Specific requirement Desired Skills - strong scientific writing skills - effective communication style - self-motivated - experience with analysis of genomic or other large data (e.g. bash, R, python) - experience in extraction of high molecular weight DNA How to apply Please email Nerida Wilson a copy of your CV, degree certificates, transcripts and cover letter detailing your relevant expertise and motivation for this PhD project. Application assessment will begin on 11 Sep and continue until the position is filled. Contact Nerida Wilson - nerida.wilson@uwa.edu.au Scholarship details Scholarship type Stipend scholarship Scholarship value AUD $38,110 (2026 rate) Availability Application assessment will begin on 11 Sep and continue until the position is filled. School School of Biological Sciences Course type Doctorates https://researchdegrees.uwa.edu.au/scholarships/1x9y7w/seadragon-conservation-in-southern-australia-genomics (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to evoldir@evoldir.net)