Dr. Béatrice Nussberger

Associate Professor

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Biography

Béatrice Nussberger is a research associate at the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies at the University of Zurich. Her research primarily focuses on the hybridization between wild and domestic animals, particularly the European wildcat (Felis silvestris) and its interactions with domestic cats. She has developed genetic SNP-markers to distinguish between wildcats, domestic cats, and their hybrid offspring. Nussberger leads a significant Swiss monitoring project under the Federal Office for the Environment, aimed at assessing the distribution, density, and hybridization of wildcat populations across Switzerland. The findings from her research help define conservation priorities for these endangered populations. Throughout her career, she has collaborated on various scientific projects and has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the understanding of feline genetics and conservation.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

2017-01-01 — Present

Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Involved in research projects focusing on wildcats and their hybridization with domestic cats.

Post-doctoral Researcher

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Federal Office for Environment • Bern, Switzerland

Conducted research on various wildlife conservation projects, focusing on hybridization.

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
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Specialization Notes

Department of Law