Dr. Catherine Price

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Catherine Price is an ARC Discovery Early Career Fellow and Lecturer at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on understanding how sensory information influences animal decision-making, particularly in terms of foraging behavior among mammalian predators. Dr. Price employs various methodologies, including large-scale field experiments, to examine the impact of multimodal sensory cues—such as odours and sounds—on predator-prey interactions. She investigates strategies to develop pest management tools to protect threatened species by manipulating sensory misinformation. With a deep background in ecology, she completed her PhD at the University of New South Wales and has since held several postdoctoral positions. Catherine has collaborated extensively both within Australia and internationally, especially with Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research in New Zealand. Her research aligns with several critical areas in conservation biology and wildlife management, focusing on biodiversity conservation and the intricate roles of sensory ecology in animal behavior.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

ARC Discovery Early Career Research Fellow

2022-01-01 — 2025-01-01

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Protecting prey using sensory tactics.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2019-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Manipulating foraging behavior in mammalian herbivores using plant odours.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Awards

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Discovery Early Career Researcher Award

2022-01-01
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Max Day Environmental Science Fellowship

2020-01-01

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.