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Megan Arnot

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Lecturer (Teaching) in Evolutionary Anthropology, UCL

I am an evolutionary anthropologist, currently working as a Lecturer at UCL in the Anthropology department. My research currently fits within the field of human behavioural ecology, and I focus particularly on current variation in menopause timing from an evolutionary perspective, trying to answer questions like why does age of menopause vary across and within cultures? What trade-offs are associated with menopause timing? Is there an 'optimal' age of menopause? In general, I am also interested in life history theory, decisions relating to fertility, and the human sex ratio.

Experience

  • 2021–present
    Lecturer (Teaching) in Evolutionary Anthropology, University College London
  • 2021–2021
    Research assistant, University College London
  • 2017–2021
    Post-graduate teaching assistant, University College London

Education

  • 2021 
    University College London, PhD Biological Anthropology
  • 2017 
    University College London, MSci Human Sciences and Evolution

Grants and Contracts

  • 2021
    Soc-B Centre for Biosocial Training
    Role:
    PhD researcher
    Funding Source:
    UKRI

Professional Memberships

  • European Human Behaviour and Evolution Association
  • Human Behavior and Evolution Society