Hello, I'm
Inna Osmolovsky
I'm looking my next steps in plant ecology
About
I am a plant ecologist finalizing my PhD at UNSW Sydney, Australia. I research how plants respond to climate change, with broad interests in plant ecology and evolution, pollination dynamics, plant-animal interactions, and evolutionary biology. I am passionate about multi-disciplinary research, integrating my diverse knowledge and experience in ecology, evolution, biochemistry and molecular biology to ask questions about plants and our ecosystems. I am also passionate about outreach and science communication, over the years I have had opportunities to discuss my research with various audiences and in various settings.
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I expect to submit my thesis in March 2025 and am looking for the next steps in my career. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have or know of exciting opportunities!
Education
2021 - Current
University of New South Wales, PhD
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
2015–2017
Tel Aviv University, MSc
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Magna Cum Laude
2011–2014
Ben Gurion University, BSc
Life Science
Work experience
2018 - 2021
Head of Biochemistry Lab,
Equinom ltd.
2014–2015
Molecular Lab Technician,
Bactochem ltd.
2013–2014
Research Assistant,
Novoplansky Research Lab, Ben Gurion University
Awards
2024
Postgraduate Research Forum Outstanding Ecosystem Dynamics Presentation ($250)
Postgraduate Research Forum Outstanding Evolution and Ecology Research Centre Presentation (runner-up)
Outstanding Evolution and Ecology Research Centre Postgraduate External Service Award ($250)
2023
Postgraduate Council’s 2023 Outstanding Student Award
Postgraduate Research Forum Outstanding Ecosystem Dynamics Presentation (runner-up)
Postgraduate Research Forum Outstanding Evolution and Ecology Research Centre Presentation (runner-up)
2022
Graduate Research Forum Outstanding Evolution and Ecology Research Centre Presentation (runner-up)
Grants
2024
Evolution and Ecology Research Centre Conference Support Grant ($500)
UNSW Development & Research Training Grant ($1500)
2023
Ecological Society of Australia Student Research Award ($1500)
2022
Evolution and Ecology Research Centre Student Research Grant ($500)
2017
Manna Center Travel Grant ($USD 100)
Publications
Interests
BEYOND ACADEMIA
In review:
1.I. Osmolovsky et al., A synthesis of empirical evidence reveals few predictors of the rate or direction of species’ range shifts, In review in New Phytologist
2. A. T. Moles, I. Osmolovsky, ..., et al., Rapid evolution in plants in response to climate change, In review in Nature Reviews Biodiversity
3. P. Arnold, ..., I. Osmolovsky, ..., et al., Effective heating chamber design to simulate acute heatwaves and night-time warming for ecological communities under natural field conditions, In review in Methods in Ecology and Evolution
4. I. Osmolovsky, Z. A. Xirocostas, G. M. Chiarenza, A. T. Moles, Chaos is a ladder: counterintuitive range shifts may be explained by climate induced changes in biotic interactions, In review in Ecology Letters
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In prep:
1. Osmolovsky et al., Herbivory is not the answer! There is no reduction in either the types or the amount of herbivory at the expanding population of downhill shifting species
Hiking
Reading​
Vegetarian food