Dr. David Thieltges

Professor

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Biography

David Thieltges is an Honorary Professor specializing in Marine Parasite Ecology at the University of Groningen. His research interests focus on the ecological aspects of marine parasites and their interactions with biodiversity, disease risk, and climate change. He has extensive expertise in ecological parasitology, particularly in studying the biogeography of parasites and the impacts of species invasions. He works as a Senior Scientist at the NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, where he contributes to understanding marine ecosystems and the role of parasites within them. David's work encompasses macroecology, with a significant emphasis on the Wadden Sea. He is also involved in academic publishing, serving as a Subject Editor for Marine Biology and as an Associate Editor for the Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Scientist

2010-01-01 — Present

NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research • Groningen

Leading research initiatives in marine biology and ecology, focusing on parasite and host interactions.

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.