Dr. Jessica Kolbusz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jess Kolbusz is a Research Fellow and Oceanographer at the Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre. Her research focuses on mixing circulation surrounding trenches, including bottom water ventilation and population connectivity of species in the hadal zone. She utilizes full-depth CTD measurements and oceanographic sensors to contribute to the understanding of the ecology of trenches and the role of oceanographic processes. Jess holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Ocean Systems, a Master’s in Environmental Science with a focus on Marine Conservation Management, and a PhD that investigated the role of oceanographic processes in the settlement of Western Rock Lobster. She has received notable awards such as the Society for Underwater Technology’s Postgraduate Award and the Robson Robertson Award. Jess is engaged in activities that relate to UN Sustainable Development Goals, actively participating in seminars and workshops, and is a member of the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

— Present

Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre • Perth, Australia

Conducts research on oceanographic processes and their ecological impacts.

Awards

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Postgraduate Award

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Robson & Robertson Award

Requirements for University of Western Australia

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.