Dr. Sarah Richman

Professor

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Biography

Sarah Richman is a Professor of Plant Ecological Genetics at ETH Zurich. Her research focuses on the interactions between biodiversity, stakeholder engagement, and community ecology, emphasizing pollination, mutualism, and the impacts of global change on biological systems. Richman has also contributed significantly to conservation efforts through her role at the Translational Centre Biodiversity Conservation, where she bridges the gap between research and practical applications in biodiversity conservation. With a strong academic background, she has held various research positions, including postdoctoral roles at ETH Zurich and the University of Nevada, where she worked in the field of biology and ecology. Richman has a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from the University of California, Berkeley.

Research Interests

Experience

Terrestrial Biodiversity Specialist

2023-01-01 — Present

Translational Centre Biodiversity Conservation • Zürich

Specializes in bridging research and practical applications in biodiversity conservation.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2021-01-01 — 2023-01-01

ETH Zurich, Department of Environmental Systems Science, Plant Ecology Group • Zürich

Conducted research in plant ecology.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2018-01-01 — 2021-01-01

University of Nevada, Department of Biology •

Worked in biology and ecology research.

Graduate Research Associate

2012-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Arizona, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology •

Conducted research in ecology.

Research Assistant

2011-01-01 — 2011-12-31

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute •

Assisted in tropical research studies.

Research Assistant

2011-01-01 — 2011-12-31

University of Notre Dame, Department of Biology •

Assisted in biology-related research.

Research Assistant

2009-01-01 — 2010-12-31

University of California, Berkeley, Department of Environmental Science, Policy, Management •

Conducted research relevant to environmental science.

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.