PhD in Ecology and Evolution

University of Leeds

ecological and evolutionary research ranges from fundamental theory through to directly applied work, at scales ranging from molecular to global and across all the Earth’s biomes. Particular strengths include research on biodiversity, evolutionary and developmental biology, host-parasite interactions, invasive alien species, pollination biology, landscape ecology and conservation. Full description Our research has been driving national and international policy agendas around environmental change and global sustainability. Our research themes include: Evolution and Behaviour The Ecology and Evolution Research Group (EERG) operates at two levels when trying to understand the responses of organisms to their environment. Ecology and Conservation At the largest scale, we seek to understand ecosystems and biodiversity in a holistic sense. Fundamental research into spatial and temporal patterns of biodiversity, and how those patterns change under changing environmental conditions, is a core part of our work.