Courtney Morris

Miss Courtney Morris

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

School of Biological Sciences

College of Sciences


My PhD focusses on conservation genomics and microbiome studies of the endangered Woylie (Bettongia penicillata). Through this, I aim to contribute to our understanding of the species’ requirements to assist with its nationwide recovery.  

I completed my Bachelor of Science (Wildlife Conservation Biology) at the University of Adelaide in 2022. I then received my first-class Honours degree for investigating preferential habitat selection in Cunningham’s skink (Egernia cunninghami) using a photogrammetric approach novel to ecological studies.

Having worked in the environmental management and consulting industries across Australia, I have a keen interest in bridging gaps between industry and research to achieve collective conservation goals. 

Date Position Institution name
2024 - ongoing Ecologist Jacobs

Date Institution name Country Title
2023 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Science (Honours)
2022 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Science (Wildlife Conservation Biology)

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