Dr. Maria Jung

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maria Jung is an Adjunct Research Fellow and Research Assistant at the University of Western Australia. Her research focuses on understanding seagrass response mechanisms to environmental pressures, with an emphasis on early stress detection and prevention of loss. She has previously investigated physiological interactions between coral and symbionts in response to climate change. Currently, she is working on projects aimed at understanding seagrass health recovery in Cockburn Sound, employing a multi-disciplinary approach that combines physiology, metabolomics, and microbial analysis with in-situ microsensing techniques. Maria has also provided teaching support for various undergraduate units, demonstrating her ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively. Additionally, she has served as an Environmental Consultant, where she developed tailored research strategies to assess the health of Colombian mangrove ecosystems. Her academic background includes a PhD in Marine Biology from the University of Western Australia, focused on seagrasses, and she holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology from the University of Bremen and the same university respectively. Maria's work significantly contributes to the understanding of biodiversity loss in marine ecosystems, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals for environmental protection and sustainability.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant

2013-11-01 — 2017-11-01

Max Planck Institute Marine Microbiology • Bremen, Germany

Established and optimized cultivation conditions for marine symbiotic invertebrates, produced scientific images, and conducted molecular microbiological analyses including DNA and RNA extractions.

Environmental Consultant

2022-01-01 — 2022-12-31

Knodes Network •

Investigated the effects of Colombian mangrove ecosystem health on associated aquatic organisms and developed research strategies tailored to client needs.

Awards

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Postgraduate Student's Association Award

2022-09-01
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Grieve Memorial Travel Award

2022-07-01
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Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment

2021-09-01

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • 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.