Dr. Simon Aeschbacher

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Biography

Simon Aeschbacher is an Independent Research Fellow in the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. His research focuses on population genetics, with a particular interest in the evolution and maintenance of genetic diversity in natural populations. Aeschbacher investigates the interplay between gene flow and natural selection, and how recombination mediates the effects of selection on genes. His work emphasizes the significance of these interactions for understanding local adaptation and speciation, which are essential processes for creating biological variation. With the advent of advanced DNA sequencing technology, Aeschbacher's research employs innovative methodologies and models to examine evolutionary questions at a genomic scale. His approach combines mathematics, population-genetic theory, and computational techniques to analyze various study systems involving plants, animals, and humans.

Research Interests

Experience

Independent Research Fellow

2017-01-01 — Present

Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Conducting independent research in population genetics.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2017-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Institute of Ecology and Evolution, University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland

Research in evolutionary biology under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Laurent Excoffier.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2014-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Department of Evolution and Ecology, University of California (UC) Davis • Davis, California, USA

Research in population genetics and ecology.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Department of Mathematics, University of Vienna • Vienna, Austria

Research in mathematical biology.

Requirements for University of Zurich

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:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law