Dr. J Ellers

Professor

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Biography

J. Ellers is a Full Professor at the Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on the interplay between an individual's phenotype and the underlying genetics, genome, and environment. He utilizes a combination of molecular, physiological, and experimental tools alongside evolutionary approaches to link underlying mechanisms with adaptive explanations. Professor Ellers has significantly contributed to the understanding of how environmental factors influence evolutionary processes and species adaptation. His work is widely recognized in the field, having published numerous articles in prestigious journals, including contributions to the interplay between urbanization and species invasion. He is also a co-founder of the Netherlands Society for Evolutionary Biology and serves as vice-chair of the Dutch Biology Council, where he represents biological interests in matters of scientific research and academic education.

Research Interests

Courses

Ecosystem Services Urban Ecology

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.