Join the Team!
We’re always on the lookout for curious minds and committed collaborators.
The Human Evolutionary EcoPhysiology (HEEP) research group is a dynamic, interdisciplinary collaboration based between the University of Zurich and Loughborough University. Led by Dr. Colin Shaw and Dr. Danny Longman, our group welcomes Master’s students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and visiting scholars with a passion for evolutionary anthropology, human adaptation, and environmental health.
We study how human biology has been shaped by evolution—and how today’s rapidly changing environments continue to influence our health, cognition, and physiology. From experimental fieldwork in forests and cities to theoretical work on adaptation and mismatch, we value diverse methods and fresh perspectives.
Who to Contact
Our group is based across two institutions, and we encourage you to reach out based on your area of interest:
Interested in joining as a Master’s student or collaborate at the University of Zurich?
Please contact Dr. Colin Shaw at colin.shaw@iea.uzh.ch
Looking to collaborate or pursue a research opportunity in the UK?
Reach out to Dr. Danny Longman at d.longman@lboro.ac.uk
Not sure where to start?No worries—just use our contact form, and your message will reach both group leaders. We’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.
We’re an international, curious, and collaborative bunch—and if you’re excited about the intersection of human biology, evolution, and the environments we live in, we’d love to hear from you.