Dr Guillam McIvor
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Thornton)
G.McIvor@exeter.ac.uk
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The Farmhouse B004-008
The Farmhouse, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Cornwall, TR10 9FE, UK
Overview
I am a post-doctoral research fellow who works as part of Alex Thornton's Wild Cognitions Research Group. I moved to Cornwall to set up the Cornish Jackdaw Project in 2012, which aims to investigate and better understand cognitive evolution in the animal kingdom. We now have over 80 occupied nest boxes in the local area and have colour ringed over 2500 birds. I have worked on a wide range of topics over the last 10 years, from ecology, to human-wildlife conflict and animal behaviour. My most recent research has focussed on how animals learn about danger, the effects of group heterogeneity on collective behaviour. You can find more information on my website .
Qualifications
2012 - PhD - University of St Andrews
2008 - Undergraduate MSc - University of Glasgow
Career
2017 - present - Post-doctoral Research Fellow - University of Exeter
2017 - Visiting Researcher - Newcastle University
2012 - 2016 - Associate Research Fellow - University of Exeter
2008 - 2012 - PhD - University of St Andrews
2007 - Research Assistant - University of Glasgow
2006 - 2007 - RSPB North Scotland Office - Red Kite Project Assistant
2005 - Research Assistant - University of Glasgow
Links
Publications
Journal articles
Teaching
I currently teach on the 2nd year Biology of Birds module in Term 1, and in Term 2 will be leading the Biology of Mammals and Trends in Ecology and Evolution courses. I have also previously joined the teaching staff on 3rd year field courses to the Azores, Borneo, and Yukon/Alaska.In addition to the module content that I deliver, I also supervise undergraduate and masters students who undertake field projects with the Cornish Jackdaw Project studying ecology and behaviour, and provide guidance and training in the field for our PhD students.
Office Hours:
Office hours for 2022/23 Term 2:
Tuesday 11-1200.
Thursday 14-1500.
As I may already be meeting with a student during these hours, please message me via Teams if you would like to talk and I will open a video session with you as soon as I am able.