Dr. Mariet Hefting

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mariet Hefting is an Associate Professor in Systems Ecology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her research focuses on ecological dynamics and biodiversity, with a particular emphasis on the interactions between species and their environments. Hefting is actively involved in the UN Sustainable Development Goals and has contributed significantly to the understanding of ecosystem functioning and the effects of environmental change on biodiversity. She has collaborated with various researchers internationally and has participated in multiple interdisciplinary projects aimed at addressing pressing ecological challenges. Over the past years, she has published extensively, exploring topics such as bark trait dissimilarity in decomposing logs and the influence of tree species on invertebrate diversity. Her work is recognized in the scientific community for its contribution to advancing ecological knowledge and supporting sustainable environmental practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-09-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, NL

Teaching and research in the field of Systems Ecology.

Courses

Ecosystems

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.