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Professor Jon Slate is a Professor of Evolutionary Genetics at the School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield (since 2012). Previously, he held roles at the University of Sheffield as Lecturer (2002–2012) and worked as a Staff Scientist at the University of Otago and AgResearch, New Zealand (2000–2002). He earned a BSc (Genetics) from the University of Manchester (1989–1992), a PhD from the University of Edinburgh (1996–2000), and conducted postgraduate research at the University of Cambridge (1992–1995).
His research focuses on the evolutionary genetics of adaptation in wild populations, integrating molecular quantitative genetics with long-term field studies. Key areas include genetic architecture of phenotypic variation, epigenetics, and genomic prediction. Recent work explores links between epigenetic variation and ageing, leveraging techniques like GWAS and genomic prediction.
Professor Slate’s awards include the Zoological Society of London Scientific Medal (2011) and a Leverhulme/Royal Society Research Fellowship (2018–19). He has advised numerous PhD students, including Jo Stonehouse, Jake Pepper, and Mark Sutherland. His professional roles include Editor-in-Chief of Evolution Letters and membership in organizations like the Genetics Society and Society for Study of Evolution.
Teaching responsibilities include courses on evolutionary genetics, human genomics, and biological laboratory skills. His research group collaborates with field ecologists, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding microevolutionary processes.
