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Dr. Björn Stelbrink


Department of Animal Ecology & Systematics
Justus Liebig University
Heinrich-Buff-Ring 26 IFZ
D-35392 Giessen
Phone: +49 (0) 641 99-35721
Fax: +49 (0) 641 99-35709


Fields of interest/focus of work

  • Phylogenetics and phylogenomics of freshwater molluscs and other aquatic groups
  • Patterns and processes of origin and diversification
  • True and habitat islands such as ancient lakes


Scientific carreer

  • 2023–2026: Postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Animal Ecology and Systematics, Justus Liebig University Giessen
  • 2021-2023: Postdoctoral researcher at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (Dr. Thomas von Rintelen)
  • 2021–2021: Research fellow at the Department of Animal Ecology and Systematics, Justus Liebig University Giessen
  • 2019–2021: Research fellow at the Zoological Institute, University of Basel, Switzerland (Prof. Dr. Walter Salzburger)
  • 2014–2019: Research scientist at the Department of Animal Ecology and Systematics, Justus Liebig University Giessen
  • 2011–2014: Research scientist and Ph.D. student at Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (Dr. Thomas von Rintelen). Thesis: "A biogeographic view on Southeast Asia's history"
  • 2009–2011: Research assistant at Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (Dr. Kristina von Rintelen; Dr. Thomas von Rintelen)
  • 2007–2008: Student assistent at Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (Prof. Dr. Hannelore Hoch; Dr. Jürgen Kriwet)
  • 2006–2008: Study of Biology at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin: "Diplom"). Thesis: "Molecular phylogeny of the angel shark genus Squatina (Chondrichthyes: Elasmobranchii: Neoselachii: Squalea: Squatinidae)"
  • 2006–2007: Student assistent at Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Berlin (Dr. Jörg Freyhof)
  • 2003–2006: Volunteer at Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (Prof. Dr. Hannelore Hoch)
  • 2003–2005: Volunteer at Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Berlin (Dr. Jörg Freyhof)
  • 2002–2006: Study of Biology at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin: ("Vordiplom")


Publications


Scientific memberships

  • The International Biogeography Society (IBS): 2014–2024
  • Deutsche Zoologische Gesellschaft (DZG): 2014–2024
  • Society of Systematic Biologists (SSB): 2018–2020


Teaching experience

  • Supervision of undergraduates, Ph.D. students and PostDocs
  • Lectures and practical courses in zoology, biogeography, evolutionary biology, and molecular phylogenetics