Professor Dr. Catherine Grueber

Associate Professor

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Biography

Catherine Grueber's research focuses on the evolutionary processes that impact individual and population-level genetic diversity in small animal populations. She aims to develop new methodologies for measuring and mitigating the loss of genetic diversity critical for species conservation. Her technical expertise includes molecular population genetics and understanding the evolutionary implications of genetic diversity loss, including its effects on captive breeding, inbreeding depression, and genetic rescue. Grueber employs modeling approaches for hypothesis testing in evolutionary genetics and aligns with the Faculty of Science's research strengths in areas like biodiversity conservation and climate change. Her contributions to genetics research have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Alan Wilton Prize and the DG Catcheside Prize, reflecting her significant impact on the field during her early career. Grueber has also received recognition as a leading reviewer in prominent journals like Molecular Ecology.

Research Interests

Evolutionary Genetics Population Genetics Conservation Genetics

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and researching in the field of Life and Environmental Sciences.

Awards

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Research Impact Award

2016-01-01
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Alan Wilton Prize

2015-01-01

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61

Prerequisites

A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.

Application Checklist

  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor

Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.