Dr. Jaco Le Roux

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jaco Le Roux joined Macquarie University’s Department of Biological Sciences in July 2018 as an Associate Professor. He is an evolutionary biologist and molecular ecologist with a background in botany, microbiology, population genetics, and phylogeography. His research emphasizes population dynamics and invasive species, plant evolutionary biology, biogeography, and plant-microbial interactions. Specifically, he studies phylogeography, population genetic structure and diversity in invasive plants, extreme long-distance dispersal, soil microbial community diversity, and ecological interactions within plant communities. He earned his PhD in phylogeography of invasive plants from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and has published extensively on topics related to plant ecology and evolution.

Research Interests

Experience

Extraordinary Associate Professor

2018-07-01 — Present

Stellenbosch University • Stellenbosch, South Africa

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

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