Dr. Benjamin Scheele

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Benjamin Scheele is a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian National University. He completed his PhD in Ecology at the same institution from 2011 to 2014. After his doctorate, he held a Postdoctoral Fellowship at James Cook University in 2015, followed by another postdoctoral position at the Australian National University from 2016 to 2021. He was awarded the ARC DECRA Fellowship from 2021 to 2023, promoting his research on the effects of global environmental change on biodiversity. His research primarily focuses on the factors governing the reorganization of Earth's biological wealth amidst significant environmental upheaval, particularly in amphibian and wildlife disease ecology. In addition, he investigates how species' populations exhibit varying responses to global change, with the ultimate goal of informing conservation efforts. His recent work also addresses sustainability-related themes, which encompass soil carbon management and biodiversity in agricultural landscapes. Benjamin is actively involved in supervising research students and has contributed significantly to projects aimed at understanding and mitigating biodiversity loss across multiple taxonomic groups.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2023-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Leading research projects focused on biodiversity and ecological responses to global change.

ARC DECRA Fellow

2021-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Conducted independent research on biodiversity under global environmental change.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

James Cook University • Townsville, Australia

Engaged in research focusing on ecological processes and species interactions.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2016-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Investigated ecological and evolutionary responses of species to climate change.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.