Dr Neil J. Gostling BSc, PhD
Senior Teaching Fellow
Dr Neil Gostling joined Biological Sciences in January 2016 as a Senior Teaching Fellow. Neil is an evolutionary-developmental biologist (Evo-Devo) by training and a palaeontologist by research. He uses innovative methods to answer questions from the evolution of animals to the development of root systems. Neil will contribute to the teaching of evolution and development across the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences.
Career History:
2016-present: Senior Teaching Fellow. Biological Sciences, The University of Southampton, UK
2013-2015: Teacher of Science. Redbridge Community School and Chamberlayne College of the Arts, Southampton, UK
2011-2013: Research Fellow in Plant Development. Biological Sciences, The University of Southampton, UK
2008-2010: Assistant Professor in Vertebrate Zoology and Developmental Biology, Biological Sciences, SUNY Oswego, NY, USA
2005-2008: Research Associate in Palaeobiology. The University of Bristol, UK
Academic Qualifications:
2013-2014: PGCE (and QTS). The University of Southampton, UK
2000-2004: Ph.D. Evolutionary Developmental Biology. The University of Reading
1997-2000: BSc. Joint Hons. Botany and Zoology. The University of Reading