Dr. Chiara Barbieri

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chiara Barbieri is an independent group leader at the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. Her research focuses on molecular anthropology, examining human population prehistory, migration, and diffusion contact, particularly in South America. Chiara has held several postdoctoral positions, including at the Max Planck Institute for Science of Human History in Jena and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, as well as at the University of Bologna. Chiara's work utilizes genomic data to reconstruct deep population history and examines the genetic landscapes of western South America, including the Andes and Amazonia. She is recognized for her contributions to understanding the interplay between genetic and linguistic histories through global analyses. Chiara has published numerous influential articles in high-impact journals, advancing the field of evolutionary biology.

Research Interests

Experience

Independent Group Leader

2020-01-01 — Present

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

Postdoctoral Researcher

2018-01-01 — 2020-01-01

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

Postdoctoral Researcher

2015-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Max Planck Institute for Science of Human History • Jena, Germany

Postdoctoral Researcher

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology • Leipzig, Germany

Postdoctoral Researcher

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of Bologna • Bologna, Italy

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
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law