Jackie Myers

Dr. Jackie Myers

Senior Research Fellow

Details

Open to

  • Masters Research or PhD student supervision
  • Collaborative projects
  • Industry Projects

About

Senior Research Fellow - aquatic ecotoxicology AQUEST A3P, focusing on assessing impacts of anthropogenic and natural stressors via multi-evidence approaches in aquatic systems. Leadership team, A3P RMC member, and a student supervisor.

Research fields

  • 410402 Environmental assessment and monitoring
  • 4101 Climate change impacts and adaptation
  • 4105 Pollution and contamination

UN sustainable development goals

  • 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  • 14 Life Below Water
  • 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  • 13 Climate Action

Academic positions

  • Senior Research Fellow
  • RMIT University
  • Biology
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 1 Jan 2024 – Present
  • Research Fellow
  • RMIT University
  • Biosciences and Food Technology
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 18 Aug 2018 – 31 Dec 2023
  • Research Fellow
  • The University of Melbourne
  • Biosciences
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 1 Jan 2010 – 31 Jul 2018
  • Research Fellow
  • RMIT University
  • Biosciences and Food Technology
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 1 Sep 2008 – 31 Dec 2009

Supervisor projects

  • How Efficient Are Constructed Wetlands in Capturing Macro and Microplastics?
  • 11 Sep 2024
  • Sources, fate and transport of Microplastics in Western Port catchments
  • 6 Jan 2023
  • Silent Chemicals, Vocal Rivers: Public Participation in the Monitoring of Pesticides in Water
  • 19 Aug 2022

Research interests

Environmental Science and Management, Analytical Chemistry, Ecology, Zoology, Physiology, Ecological Applications, Public Health and Health Services

Initiatives and links

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