Hayley Geyle

PhD candidate studying the conservation ecology of the bilby. Interested in interactions between threatened species, exotics & fire 🦊🐱🔥 @RIELresearch

[Hayley Geyle @Hayley_Geyle]

These activities don’t leave much time for side-gigs (though many of us are forced to get extra work anyway so that we can pay the bills). I’m not asking for 6 digits. I just want to pay my rent and feed myself. How about a stipend we can actually live off? #RaiseTheStipend

[Hayley Geyle @Hayley_Geyle]

Let’s add some context: in my field of #conservation #ecology, a #PhD might involve developing relationships with stakeholders or #codesign of research questions, repeat field seasons or extensive lab work, complex modelling and analysis, and publication of AT LEAST 3 papers 1/2

[Hayley Geyle @Hayley_Geyle]

We’re also expected to attend conferences, write our own grant applications, review papers and more, all for 2/3 of MINIMUM wage, with many of us being cut off at 3 years. Totally ethical right? #RaiseTheStipend 2/2

[Hayley Geyle @Hayley_Geyle]

Let’s add some context: in my field of #conservation #ecology, a #PhD might involve developing relationships with stakeholders or #codesign of research questions, repeat field seasons or extensive lab work, complex modelling and analysis, and publication of AT LEAST 3 papers 1/2

[Hayley Geyle @Hayley_Geyle]

For anyone seriously considering undertaking a #PhD in Australia: 1) some unis offer higher stipends - up to $7K(!) more pa than the min rate. 2) some unis offer stipends for longer durations - up to 4(!!) years (standard is 3). Choose your institution wisely! #RaiseTheStipend

[Hayley Geyle @Hayley_Geyle]

For anyone seriously considering undertaking a #PhD in Australia: 1) some unis offer higher stipends - up to $7K(!) more pa than the min rate. 2) some unis offer stipends for longer durations - up to 4(!!) years (standard is 3). Choose your institution wisely! #RaiseTheStipend

[Hayley Geyle @Hayley_Geyle]

I started my #PhD with a bachelor degree, first class honours, 5 years paid research experience and 14 publications (4 first authored). Yet even with a generous top up, I earn ~$200 less p/w than a 1st year tiling apprentice. Great incentive to get an education! #RaiseTheStipend

[Hayley Geyle @Hayley_Geyle]

I started my #PhD with a bachelor degree, first class honours, 5 years paid research experience and 14 publications (4 first authored). Yet even with a generous top up, I earn ~$200 less p/w than a 1st year tiling apprentice. Great incentive to get an education! #RaiseTheStipend

[Hayley Geyle @Hayley_Geyle]

Historical lows despite ever rising costs of living. Many #PhD students are struggling to make ends meet. Why don’t we take a step towards properly valuing the contribution PhD research makes to Aus universities and #RaiseTheStipend https://t.co/iAcxsbF899

[Hayley Geyle @Hayley_Geyle]

Historical lows despite ever rising costs of living. Many #PhD students are struggling to make ends meet. Why don’t we take a step towards properly valuing the contribution PhD research makes to Aus universities and #RaiseTheStipend https://t.co/iAcxsbF899

[Harry Moore @Harryymoore]

NEW PAPER: We show camera traps can detect changes in northern quoll occupancy at reduced cost to live traps, without compromising statistical power. We use a ripper dataset @Judy_Dunlop @Hayley_Geyle @LeanneGreenwoo9 @BiodiversityGuy https://t.co/dzXaU0c6QY

[Judy Dunlop @Judy_Dunlop]

Nice one @Harryymoore - assessing bang for buck in different monitoring methods, using our vast tracts of northern quoll data as an example. https://t.co/9jCy4QuX0I
@Hayley_Geyle @LeanneGreenwoo9 @BiodiversityGuy

[CSIRO Publishing @CSIROPublishing]

Want to read more about their research? Check out their article in the Conversation!

#PacificConsBio
https://t.co/k84UrxYzXo

[CSIRO Publishing @CSIROPublishing]

Australia hosts approx. 10% of the world’s reptile species. With evidence of widespread decline, the award-winning research identified 20 species at greatest risk of extinction in the next two decades.

#IvorBeattyAward #PacificConsBio
📷 Conrad Hoskin
https://t.co/fp8WM7TMBD

[CSIRO Publishing @CSIROPublishing]

Congratulations to Hayley Geyle, et al., the team of authors who are recipients of the 2021 Ivor Beatty Award, given every year for the best paper in Pacific Conservation Biology.

#IvorBeattyAward #PacificConsBio
https://t.co/fp8WM7TMBD

[François Brassard @ant__frank]

Interested in following this trend @CDUni ? Would sure love it if you did.

[Hayley Geyle @Hayley_Geyle]

Back in 2018, #ESA Gold Medal Winner Prof. Chris Dickman used this diagram to describe his career. As I approach my 3rd year of my #PhD, having achieved very few of the things I'd hoped to by now, I'm reflecting on just how fitting it is. I hope the #SlopeOfEnlightenment is near!

[John White Wildlife @JWhiteWildlife]

One of the most profound experiences I have ever had was tracking wildlife with the Indigenous people of the Tanimi desert. It is hard to explain just how much knowledge has been built up and shared over many generations. Was amazing how willing they were to share their knowledge

[Hayley Geyle @Hayley_Geyle]

Three wonderfully unique #Oz mammals from the #NorthernTanamiDesert. Short-beaked #echidna, brush-tailed #mulgara and greater #bilby. Also known as #yinarlingi, #jajina and #walpajirri to the Warlpiri people of the Northern Tanami region #cameratraps @RIELresearch @TerritoryNRM

[RIEL @RIELresearch]

Understanding and curbing the fire risk posed by Buffel Grass to River Red Gums in Central Australia.

Nice work Dr Christine Schlesinger!

https://t.co/655kD5Kiyf

[Hayley Geyle @Hayley_Geyle]

All spots are now full - thanks everyone for sharing!

[Hayley Geyle @Hayley_Geyle]

We're looking for two volunteers to assist with #bilby and #predator surveys in the #TanamiDesert from the 11-30th of July. A great opportunity to learn some new skills (#cameratraps and #sign surveys) while exploring a beautiful part of semi-arid #Oz! Please share 🙂

[Hayley Geyle @Hayley_Geyle]

When your $7 Bunnings purchase pays off… Every 8-compartment box can carry enough rechargeable batteries for 34 #CameraTraps

So very satisfying! (it’s the little things) #PerfectFit #FieldworkHacks

[Kelly Dixon @kdixonEcology]

Are you an ecologist with experience in herpetological surveys in remote areas? Come work with us and help with the conservation of the Endangered Arnhem Land gorges skink. Applications close 26th June. https://t.co/UMEtdF6pwg