Tim L. Heller
Academic background
M.Sc. in Evolutionary, Ecology and Systematics at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität
B.Sc. in Biology at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität with focus on Evolutionary Biology.
Thesis: A morphological analysis of the cryptic Madatyphlops arenarius (Serpentes: Scolecophidia s.s.: Typhlopidae) complex
2022-2024
2018-2022
Evolutionary Biologist &
Wildlife Photographer
Bioinformatics
Key competences
Advanced knowledege in Linux bash, R (incl. multiple models and statistical approaches), phylogenetic softwares (with Bayesian and Maximum Likelihood algorithms), population genetics (STRUCTURE, ADMIXTURE, statistics), graphic software (Photoshop, Lightroom, ImageJ, Fiji).
Basic knowledge in Python, LaTeX, Clusters, Ecological Niche Modelling, organismic networks,
Laboratory
All necessary steps from DNA extraction to PCR, DNA purification, library preparation, metabarcoding protocols, in vitro micropropagation of plants, sterile work, microbiological work, husbandry of various invertebrates
Field Studies
Over a decade experience in photography (macro & wildlife), participated in and guided many arachnological and herpetological excursions (incl. capturing and detection techniques), advanced medical first response, and excursion planning.
Research
Experience in herpetological and arachnological integrative taxonomy (ecological, morphological & molecular), digital scientific sketching, behavioral studies, microscopy techniques, and preservation & preparation of vertebrates and invertebrates.