Faculty/School

Faculty of Science

School of Biology and Environmental Science

Topic status

We're looking for students to study this topic.

Research centre

Centre for Environment and Society

Primary Supervisor

Associate Professor Andrew Baker
Position
Associate Professor
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Science

Other QUT supervisors

Dr Emma Gray
Position
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Conservation Ecology
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Science

Overview

Understanding small mammal communities is important for conservation. Camera traps have provided a cost effective and remote sampling technique. This project aims to assess images of small vertebrates under vertically mounted camera traps deployed at various locations within south-east Qld.

Research engagement

Small vertebrate identification; camera trap image identification; potential for field work. Statistical analysis. This project formas a compentn of a broader project assessing distributions of various antechinus species.

Research activities

Camera image ID. working with supervisors and existing phd student.

Research skills

vertebrate identification; knowledge in small mammals; statistical analysis.

Outcomes

identified camera trap images.

Skills and experience

Interest in small mammal ecology. Have completed bvb214 at a high level (preferable), or equivalent experience.

Start date

2 November, 2026

End date

19 February, 2027

Location

desktop; potential seq field work.

Additional information

supervisor and phd student knowledge of equipment and stats packages.

Keywords

Contact

andrew baker

0424272051

am.baker@qut.edu.au