Animal evolutionary ecology
Scientic Supervisor / Contact Person
Name and Surname
Javier Pérez-Tris
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Localization & Research Area
Faculty / Institute
Faculty of Biological Science
Department
Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution
Research Area
Life Sciences (LIF)
MSCA & ERC experience
Research group / research team hosted any MSCA fellow?
Yes
Research group / research team have any ERC beneficiaries?
No
Research Team & Research Topic
Research Team / Research Group Name (if any)
Animal evolutionary ecology / Evolution and conservation biology group
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Brief description of the Research Team / Research Group / Department
We are broadly interested in evolutionary biology, biogeography, behavioural ecology and conservation biology. Our study models are mostly birds, although lately we have been much focused on the bugs and microbes that live in their blood or on the plumage, in particular malaria parasites and feather mites. Our recent interests have included the following:The tempo and mode of evolution of phenotypic diversity: we have analysed the historical diversification of avian migratory behaviours, how this process has driven phenotypic divergence of birds, and how the latter has affected bird interactions with parasites and other symbiotic organisms.The ecology and evolution of host-symbiont interactions: we have studied birds and their symbionts (parasites, mutualists or commensals), paying special attention to the biogeography of interactions (from within-host symbiont coexistence to global symbiont diversity) and the evolution of different host exploitation strategies among symbiont species.The implications of life history variation in disturbed habitats: we have been looking at the impact of recreational activities on wild bird populations, aiming to produce knowledge that may help to reconcile nature recreation and wildlife conservation.Javier Pérez-Tris leads the Evolution and Conservation Biology group at UCM, which has been evaluated as EXCELLENT by the Spanish Research Agency.
Research lines / projects proposed
Ecology and evolution of bird-parasite interactions.
Evolution of bird migration.
Evolution of bird migration.
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Your complete CV, highlighting your two most important achievements.A statement of your research interestsLetter explaining how will you benefit from working in our group, and how we will benefit from having you on board.Two reference letters.
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