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Nikolas Johnston
I am a research scientist focused on Genetics, Systematics and taxonomy of Flesh flies and Blow flies. My professional interests lie in Molecular biology and the application of genetic techniques to solving conservation problems.
Nikolas's work profile
Nikolas works in the following sector(s): University
Nikolas's primary institution is: University of Technology, Sydney
Nikolas's position is: Postdoctoral Researcher
Nikolas's work in taxonomy
Nikolas has the following roles: Collecting, Specimen preparation, Identification, Research
Nikolas's skills are in Species delimitation, Phylogenetics, Genetics & Genomics, Imaging
Nikolas works on the taxonomy of Animals, Insects, Animals, Insects, Flies, Diptera, Calliphoridae, Sarcophagidae, Blow flies, Flesh Flies
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Nikolas is happy to be contacted for the following reasons:
Contact from others in the taxonomy community regarding taxonomy-related issues
Contact from members of the public for advice in areas of expertise (but not for identifications)
Contact from members of the public for identifications in areas of expertise
Contact re potential citizen science projects that could contribute to taxonomic research
Contact by prospective students and others who could benefit from mentorship
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