I'm a behavioural ecologist fascinated by the varied responses of wildlife to changing environments. My current research focuses on the effects of climate on life-history in a declining hibernator, the hazel dormouse. Throughout my scientific career I have also worked on responses to urbanization and early-life environments.
I love getting out in the field to collect new and exciting data, but also enjoy digging into a long-term dataset seeking novel insights.
I recently completed my PhD at the University of Cumbria, UK, under the supervision of Dr. Davina Hill, Dr. Volker Deecke and Dr. Andrew Weatherall.
My PhD research involved collaborations with the People's Trust for Endangered Species and the Woodland Trust's Nature's Calendar project.
I have a broad range of both research and industry experience, ranging from laboratory technician to assistant ecologist.
This has allowed me to develop a very diverse skill set, from statistical modelling and giving scientific presentations, to carrying out protected species surveys and writing professional reports. I also have extensive fieldwork experience in a variety of settings, from the Canadian Rocky Mountains to Scottish windfarms.
Rachel Findlay-Robinson
Behavioural ecology | Life-histories | Global change | Conservation