About the Department of Ecology and Genetics
The Department of Ecology and Genetics is led by the Head of Department, Anna Rosling, and the Deputy Head of Department, Anssi Laurila. The Department consists of four research programs, along with two field stations: Erken in Roslagen and AR on Gotland. Head of Program, who are professors, are responsible for personnel, finances, and working environment within their research program.
- Evolutionary Biology - Niclas Backström
- Limnology - Silke Langenheder
- Plant Ecology and Evolution - Sophie Karrenberg
- Animal Ecology - Anna Qvarnström
- Erken Field Station - Dolly Kothawala
- AR Field Station - Gunilla Rosenqvist

Head of the Department Anna Rosling
Working environment and equal opportunities
IEG shall be characterized by a good working environment, physically, organizationally and socially. Zero tolerance prevails towards bullying, victimization and harassment. IEG works actively for a health-promoting and sustainable work environment with equal rights and opportunities for all employees and students. This contributes to the department being a place of learning with a safe, stimulating and challenging learning and research environment. It creates the conditions for successful operations and contributes to the department being an attractive employer.
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