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Jørgen Rosvold
Address: NTNU University Museum
7049 Trondheim
Norway
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +47 95279789
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Glacial ecology, natural history of vertebrates, human-animal relationships
EDUCATION
2008 - 2012 PhD in ecology
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Specialization: Paleoecology
Human ecology
Long-term climate change
Mammal biology
Population genetics
2005 - 2006 Master in biology
NTNU
Specialization: Ecology
Osteology
Climate change effects
Conservation biology
2001 - 2004 Bachelor in science
NTNU
Specialization: Biology
Anthropology
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2013 Postdoc researcher
today
NTNU University Museum, Department of Archaeology and Cultural History
- Analyze bones and other faunal material from snow patches and
glaciers (Frozen Fauna project)
- Glacial ecology
- Investigate the history of wild and domestic reindeer through ancient
DNA
2012 - 2013 Researcher
NTNU University Museum, Department of Natural History
- Investigate ancient DNA of reindeer bones from melting alpine snow
patches.
- Review research on Holocene landscape development and human use of
alpine areas in Norway.
- Investigate the potential for using hyperspectral imaging to localize bone
fragments on heterogeneous surfaces.
- Investigate Medieval pig husbandry practices by using an analysis of
stable isotopes on bones.
2008 - 2012 Doctoral candidate
NTNU University Museum, Department of Natural History
- Investigate the Holocene history of wild ungulates in Scandinavia using
subfossil bone material and stable isotope analyses.
- Analyze the effects of population bottlenecks on the genetic diversity of
red deer using ancient DNA.
- Investigate long-term morphological changes in red deer in relation to
climate change and landscape development.
- Organize and develop the mammal and bird collections.
2007 - 2008 Research assistant
NTNU University Museum, Department of Natural History
- Review of wild boar ecology and potential for spread into Norway.
- Gather data on Norway lemmings.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
2013
Field worker
NINA (Norwegian Institute for Nature Research)
- Wildlife surveys: Rodents, Long-tailed skua.
2004 - 2013 Park ranger
Statskog, department of Mountain services (4 summer seasons)
- Wildlife surveys and monitoring: Arctic fox, rodents, raptors, grouse,
ducks, shorebirds and freshwater fish.
- Trapping and ear-tagging arctic fox.
- Nature guidance, public relations.
- Management of National park, cabins, bridges and tracks.
- Use of wildlife cameras.
2008 - 2013 Leader
FANT (Forum for Archaeological and Natural historic research in
Trondheim)
- Daily running of a cross-diciplinary arena for contact and communication
between biologists and archaeologists, including applications for funds.
- Arranging monthly scientific seminars and activities.
2000 - 2001 Eryx marksman / Patrol soldier
Norwegian Armed Forces / NATO (NORBN III / KFOR)
- Peacekeeping forces in Kosovo.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
2003
Field course in zoology and botany
2001
Laboratory course in chemistry and biology
1996
Hunting proficiency course