@dfield007

Evolutionary biologist at MQ. Research on plants #genomics #speciation #adaptation, flower colour, genetic rescue. Snapdragon,kangaroo paw, Eucalypt enthusiast

 Sydney, Australia
Joined January 2019
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Preparing to leave twitter/X. I've moved to blue sky - @dlfield.bsky.social
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Joana Meier@joana_meier11 Nov 2024
My entire team wrote an opinion paper about Common misconceptions of speciation research. Each section is written by 1-2 team members. The bulk of the writing happened during two writing retreats. It was a lot of fun and I am very happy with the result. academic.oup.com/evolinnean/…

Common misconceptions of speciation

Abstract. Speciation is a complex process that can unfold in many different ways. Speciation researchers sometimes simplify core principles in their writin

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That's Not a Hybrid: How to Distinguish Patterns of Admixture and Isolation By Distance | Molecular Ecology Resources onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… Very important paper! Indeed, I have also noticed that Structure/Admixture plots are often overinterpreted as introgression.

That's Not a Hybrid: How to Distinguish Patterns of Admixture and Isolation By Distance

Describing naturally occurring genetic variation is a fundamental goal of molecular phylogeography and population genetics. Popular methods for this task include STRUCTURE, a model-based algorithm...

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Looking for a PhD place for October 2025, studying exciting flower evolution and development questions in a friendly lab? Check out our projects: plantsci.cam.ac.uk/research/…
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Dr Paul Rymer@DNAprymer3 Oct 2024
#Postdoc on Pollination for Native Seed Production at the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment @westsyduhie uws.nga.net.au/?jati=48C4AB5…
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Excellent talk by Mario on buzz pollination at @ibc2024 and featuring the @thebuzzbus
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Want to do a PhD on why buzz pollination evolves? I will be recruiting a PhD student this Autumn (4 years, fully funded). The official ad will come at the end of summer. if you are interested in the studentship please email me so I can send you the full ad when available.
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Fieldwork is one of my favourite parts of science. For this paper, I had the chance to travel with wonderful people in Mexico, Scotland and Australia studying how different bees buzz. Thanks to @NatGeoExplorers, @HFSP, @LeverhulmeTrust and everyone! doi.org/10.1242/jeb.247330
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Hello again beautiful snapdragons. Pictured, typical magenta pigmented Antirrhinum majus pseudomajus. Field work in the Pyrenees, a stunning place for biologists and old fashioned botanising.
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Power nap room! What a great idea to officialise resting the brain briefly before tackling the next research challenge. All universities should consider such a setup
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Back to old research stomping grounds of Austria and Vienna.
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Our Big Flowering Plant Bang paper is now out in Nature!! So excited to have been part of this massive collaborative effort led by the @kewgardens team, involving 279 co-authors from 27 countries! #angiosperms #phylogenomics nature.com/articles/s41586-0…
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Registration extended until May 1st! Be a part of our AustralAsian genetics community in Sydney - GSA’s first standalone in-person meeting since 2019! The perfect platform for students and ECRs to share your research. gsa2024.com/registration
Genetics AustralAsia@GeneticsAus19 Mar 2024
📝 Registrations are now open for the 2024 GSA conference, held at Macquarie University June 30th–July 3rd. Abstract and earlybird registration close April 20th, so be quick! gsa2024.com/registration
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abc.net.au/news/2024-04-20/l…

Could native bees be driven to extinction while scientists' eyes are elsewhere?

While there is no shortage of research on European honey bees and the various threats to their survival, experts fear a paucity of data on native species means they are quietly dying out.

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Only a few days left to apply for 2.5 year postdoc position in plant Ecological Genomics in Australia. Previous link has expired, but you can also apply here: mq.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Car…
David L Field@dfield00718 Mar 2024
2.5-year postdoc & 3-year PhD in plant conservation genomics at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. We are using genomics & field experiments to understand dispersal, admixture and seedling performance in native seed orchards. PhD (DM) for Postdoc: seek.com.au/job/73819857
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David L Field@dfield00718 Mar 2024
2.5-year postdoc & 3-year PhD in plant conservation genomics at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. We are using genomics & field experiments to understand dispersal, admixture and seedling performance in native seed orchards. PhD (DM) for Postdoc: seek.com.au/job/73819857
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2.5-year postdoc & 3-year PhD in plant conservation genomics at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. We are using genomics & field experiments to understand dispersal, admixture and seedling performance in native seed orchards. PhD (DM) for Postdoc: seek.com.au/job/73819857
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Only a few days left to apply for 3-year Postdoctoral fellow at Macquarie University. Come and join our team on speciation genomics and molecular genetic basis of colour variation. Did I mention there are also hybrid zones to explore! timeshighereducation.com/uni…
Kangaroo paw colour variation (some from the wild, one from hybrid crosses)

ALT Kangaroo paw colour variation (some from the wild, one from hybrid crosses)

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David L Field@dfield00717 Jan 2024
3-year postdoc position available in evolutionary genomics. Come join our 'Flower Power' team at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. We are using genomics, trait mapping & biochem to study flower colour in Anigozanthos. Message for details & apply: wd3.myworkday.com/mq/d/inst/…
Anigozanthos manglesii classic red and green with a hint of yellow

ALT Anigozanthos manglesii classic red and green with a hint of yellow

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