Oliver Reutimann
Oliver Reutimann
Student / Programme Doctorate at D-USYS
ETH Zürich
Additional information
Research area
My research primarily focuses on understanding how natural populations of various species adapt to rapid environmental changes. I utilize a combination of quantitative genetic theory, genomic data, and field experiments to predict adaptive traits and investigate the adaptive potential of populations. I aim to deepen our understanding of adaptive evolution in response to climate change and contribute to the development of conservation strategies that enhance the resilience of natural populations. Beyond natural ecosystems, the identification of well-adapted individuals has implications for agriculture and forestry, where breeding for climate resilience is increasingly important.
Professional Experience
2019 – 2020 Research assistant in the research unit of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL, Switzerland
Education
2020 – present Doctorate, Plant Ecological Genetics group, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
2017 – 2019 MSc in Biology with Major in Systematics and Evolution, University of Zurich, Switzerland
2014 – 2017 BSc in Biology, University of Zurich, Switzerland