Department of Zoology, University of Otago

Department of Zoology, University of Otago, New Zealand

 

Associate Professor Jon Waters

Dr Jon Waters

Email jonathan.waters@otago.ac.nz

Publications

Dr Waters' publications are available here

Teaching

  • Mendelian genetics
  • Evolutionary genetics
  • Conservation biology
  • Phylogeography

Research Interests

  • Rates of molecular evolution
  • Freshwater phylogeography and drainage evolution
  • Marine biogeography
Holdfast of Durvillaea antarctica

Research projects

Postdoctoral Associates

  • Dr Chris Burridge: molecular evolutionary rates in freshwater taxa (Marsden-funded)
  • Dr Devon Keeney: parasite genetics (Marsden-funded)

Dr Raisa Nikula: phylogeography of kelp communities (Marsden-funded) (commencing April 2008)

Current postgraduate students:

Recently completed postgraduate students:

  • Shan Crow (PhD): Evolutionary ecology of galaxiid fishes
  • Leigh Anderson (MSc): Biogeography and drainage history of the Catlins region
  • Janelle Eason (MSc): Molecular systematics of Scutus
Nevis River valley, Central Otago
Nevis River valley, Central Otago

 

 

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