Michael Griesser
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Research Interests
My research explores the evolution of family living in birds, showing that family living is a pivotal steppingstone for the evolution of cooperative kin societies. I rely on a long-term study population of Siberian jays, a family-living bird species, to explore the evolution of kin cooperation and cognition using field experiments, population models, genetic tools and comparative work. I am also engage in the FutureGreenForestry project looking into the link between avian biodiversity and forestry in Central European and boreal forests.
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Education and Professional Positions
2017 - 2019 | University of Zurich, Department of Evolutionary Biology: Associated Researcher |
2015 - 2016 | University of Zurich, Department of Anthropology: Senior scientist |
2012 - 2015 | University of Zurich, Department of Anthropology: SNF Förderprofessur |
2010 - 2012 | University of Bern, Department of Ecology and Evolution: SNF Förderprofessur |
2009 - 2013 | Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (Sweden) Department of Ecology: Assistant Professor |
2003 - 2008 | Turku University, Sheffield University, Uppsala University: post-doc |
1999 - 2003 | Uppsala University (Sweden): PhD in population biology |
1991 - 1997 | University of Zurich: MSc in zoology |