Hello, I'm
Inna Osmolovsky
I'm looking for my next steps in plant ecology
About
I am a plant ecologist finalising my PhD at UNSW Sydney, Australia. I study 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 submitted 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.
Awards
2025
Outstanding Evolution and Ecology Research Centre Student Outreach ($250)
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
Published:
1. P. Arnold, ... I. Osmolovsky, ... A. Nicotra, Effective heating chamber design to simulate acute heatwaves and night-time warming for ecological communities under natural field conditions, in press, Methods in Ecology and Evolution.
2. I. Osmolovsky, Z. A. Xirocostas, G. M. Chiarenza, A. T. Moles, Counterintuitive range shifts may be explained by climate induced changes in biotic interactions. Climate Change Biology. 2025; 31(7): 70332.
https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.70332
3. I. Osmolovsky, M. Shifrin, I. Gamliel, J. Belmaker, Y. Sapir, Eco-geography and phenology are the major drivers of reproductive isolation in the royal irises, a species complex in the course of speciation. Plants. 2022; 11(23):3306. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11233306
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In review:
1. V. G. Williamson, ... I. Osmolovsky,... E. E. Sumner, The heat is on: Acclimation of alpine plants to water stress and thermal tolerance under an experimentally-induced heat event, In review, Journal of Vegetation Science
2. I. Osmolovsky, J. M. Botti-Anderson, G. M. Chiarenza, Z. A. Xirocostas, A. T. Moles, Travelling solo: species whose ranges are shifting uphill are not pollen limited, but are more successful selfers than non-shifting species, In review, Annals of Botany
3. Z. A. Xirocostas, A. T. Moles, ... I. Osmolovsky, Handling the heat: warming alone does not reduce alpine plant survival or reproduction. In review, Global Change Ecology
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Interests
BEYOND ACADEMIA
Hiking
Books​
Vegetarian food
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