Dr. Rebecca Dobbs

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rebecca Dobbs is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, specializing in freshwater ecology with a focus on tropical and temperate river systems. Her research employs aquatic fauna such as macroinvertebrates and fish to assess aquatic health and the drivers of ecological change. With over 15 years of experience planning and coordinating research projects in riverine landscapes across Western Australia, she emphasizes the importance of integrating Indigenous knowledge systems for sustainable management practices. Currently, Dobbs leads a project to develop an Indigenous wetland monitoring toolkit aimed at empowering Indigenous rangers and aligning monitoring protocols with local cultural contexts. She collaborates with Indigenous ranger groups in the Kimberley region to ensure that necessary monitoring and management strategies respect traditional ecological knowledge. Her work also addresses the ecological impacts of climate change on northern Australian river systems and has contributed to various essential initiatives, including the development of tools for biodiversity monitoring and education in environmental management.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, WA

Conducts research in freshwater ecology, focusing on the health assessment of river systems and developing partnerships with Indigenous groups for sustainable management.

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.