- Honarary Professor in Environmental Genomics, University of Otago
Professor Bunce's research interests and expertise revolve around using DNA sequencing technologies on trace, environmental and forensic substrates to address a variety of biological questions.
He has worked on a diverse variety of projects with the common theme of extracting and amplifying degraded DNA - these include studies of extinct species, DNA from ice/sediment cores, environmental DNA and microbes.
Since 2019 Prof Bunce has worked as a science advisor in New Zealand, including as chief science advisor for the Department of Conservation.
Experience
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2013–presentProfessor of environmental genomics, Curtin University
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2023–presentChief Science Advisor, Department of Conservation
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2022–2023Principal Scientist (genomics), ESR
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2020–2022Seconded, Ministry of Health, NZ
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2019–2021Chief Scientist, NZ, EPA
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2006–2013ARC Future Fellow, Murdoch University
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2005–2006Post Doctoral Researcher, McMaster University, Canada
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2002–2005Post Doctoral Researcher, Oxford University
Education
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2003Australian National University, PhD
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1998Lincoln University, New Zealand, Bachelor of Science (1st Class Hons)
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