Dr. Arild Husby

Associate Professor

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Biography

Arild Husby is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University in the Department of Ecology and Genetics, specializing in Evolutionary Biology. His research focuses on understanding how populations adapt to changing environmental conditions, utilizing both vertebrate and invertebrate study systems to address suitable questions of interest. He employs sequencing techniques combined with experimental work and functional tools to achieve his research goals. Over the years, he has held various positions including Assistant Professor at Helsinki University and Senior Researcher at NTNU, Norway. His academic path has encompassed significant contributions to the fields of ecological genetics and genomics, particularly the impact of changing environmental conditions on genetic variation. Husby has also been involved in educating students in these domains, contributing to academic discourse through valuable insights from his research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer

2022-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Teaching and research in the fields of Ecology and Genetics, with a focus on Evolutionary Biology.

Associate Senior Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Development of academic programs and conducting research on population adaptation.

Assistant Professor

2014-01-01 — 2017-12-31

Helsinki University • Helsinki, Finland

Engaged in research and teaching in ecological genetics.

Senior Researcher

2012-01-01 — 2014-12-31

NTNU • Norway

Conducted advanced research in ecological genomics.

Post doc

2010-01-01 — 2012-12-31

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Focused on evolutionary biology research using genomics approaches.

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.