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Nikolaus Heinzer is a Senior Research Assistant (Postdoc) at the Institute of Social Anthropology and Empirical Cultural Studies (ISEK) at the University of Zurich. His work focuses on human-environment and human-animal relationships, particularly the cultural and societal implications of wolf reintroduction in Switzerland.
- University of Zurich (ISEK) – Senior Research Assistant
- PhD in Social and Cultural Anthropology (2020), supervised by Prof. Dr. Bernhard Tschofen and Prof. Dr. Walter Leimgruber
His research spans human-wolf interactions, relational anthropology, and multispecies ethnography, emphasizing how wolves challenge traditional nature-culture binaries and influence governance practices. Articles highlight ethnographic studies in Swiss Alpine regions, examining knowledge systems and power dynamics.
Key themes include wolf management as cultural process, emotional practices, hybrid beings (e.g., livestock guardian dogs), and spatial negotiations in conservation. He collaborates with Elisa Frank and Bernhard Tschofen.
- Co-authored working papers on wolf management networks
- Lectures at universities and public exhibitions
- Advisory roles for wolf-related exhibitions
He contributes to public discourse through media appearances and exhibition curation, translating ethnographic findings into accessible formats. No scientific awards or student supervision details are documented.
