Jon Ellis

Academic profile

Dr Jon Ellis

Associate Professor in Molecular Ecology
School of Biological and Marine Sciences (Faculty of Science and Engineering)

The Global Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Jon's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

Goal 04: SDG 4 - Quality EducationGoal 14: SDG 14 - Life Below WaterGoal 15: SDG 15 - Life on LandGoal 17: SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

About Jon

2023 - present  Associate Professor in Molecular Ecology

2013 - 2023    Lecturer in Environmental Science then Lecturer in Conservation Genetics, Plymouth University 2011 - 2013    Lecturer in Molecular Conservation Biology, MMU
2010 - 2011    Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Plymouth University
2008 - 2010    Associate Research Fellow, Exeter University
2008          Experiential Learning Development Project, Plymouth University
2006 - 2007    Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Plymouth University

Teaching

Teaching interests

  • conservation biology and conservation genetics
  • molecular ecology
  • evolution & biodiversity
  • entomology

I teach on undergraduate and postgraduate courses in biological and environmental sciences. This includes residential field courses in the UK and abroad, practical classes, tutorials and lectures as well as supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.

I am also the Academic Wellbeing Lead in the School of Biological and Marine Sciences. I believe that science students should leave university with new conceptual knowledge, improved academic and practical skills, enhanced critical thinking and an analytical mindset, but also improved resilience and determination with a good mindset for life's future challenges.

Contact Jon

A417, Portland Square, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
+44 1752 585946