Dr. Oliver Martin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Oliver Yves Martin is a lecturer at ETH Zurich specializing in Evolutionary Biology, Behavioral Ecology, and Zoology. He has conducted significant research in the areas of sexual selection, speciation, and ecological adaptations. His work has been funded by prestigious grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation and includes projects on the impact of evolutionary conflicts on speciation as well as the relationship between sexual selection and environmental changes. With a PhD in Zoology from the University of Zurich, Martin has a strong academic background and has published extensively in his field. He also has experience working as a senior researcher and lecturer and has taught various courses related to General Biology and Zoology. In addition to his research, he has received recognition for his scientific achievements, including a distinction from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Zurich for his outstanding doctoral thesis.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Researcher / Lecturer

2013-01-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

NERC Senior Research Associate

2005-01-01 — 2008-01-01

University of East Anglia •

Research focused on sexual selection and reproductive isolation in flour beetles.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2003-01-01 — 2005-01-01

University of East Anglia •

Research on coevolution of male and female reproductive characters.

Awards

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Outstanding Scientific Achievements

2003-01-01

Courses

General Biology General Biology II General Biology I+II Zoology Biodiversity Excursions

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.