Dr. Björn Stelbrink
Department of Animal Ecology & Systematics
Justus Liebig University
Heinrich-Buff-Ring 26-32 IFZ
D-35392 Giessen
Phone: +49 (0) 641 99-35721
Fax: +49 (0) 641 99-35709
Email
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
- ResearchGate profile
- Google Scholar profile
- ORCID profile
Scientific memberships
- The International Biogeography Society (IBS)
- Deutsche Zoologische Gesellschaft (DZG)
- Society of Systematic Biologists (SSB)
Teaching experience
- Supervision of undergraduates, Ph.D. students and PostDocs
- Lectures and practical courses in zoology, biogeography, evolutionary biology, and molecular phylogenetics