The evolution of female multiple mating: genetic benefits and indirect genetic effects

这项工作将在进化生物学的前沿产生成果，从而有助于澳大利亚作为一个进行优秀和原创性研究的国家的声誉。更好地了解决定后代生存能力、父权成功和遗传质量获得的过程也将有利于动物育种和保护生物学。我的研究将致力于更好地了解支持商业渔业的具有重要生态意义的澳大利亚本土沿海物种。澳大利亚科学将进一步受益于对年轻科学家的培训以及与国际研究人员的合作，这将促进澳大利亚的卓越研究。

This work will yield results at the forefront of evolutionary biology, thereby contributing to Australia's reputation as a country where excellent and original research is conducted. A greater understanding of the processes determining offspring viability, paternity success, and the acquisition of genetic quality will also benefit animal breeding and conservation biology. My research will work towards a better understanding of an ecologically important Australian native coastal species which supports commercial fisheries. Australian science will further benefit from the training of young scientists and from collaborations with international researchers that will promote excellence in Australian research.