Francesca M. Cornero

PhD in Psychology from the University of Cambridge, with research in Comparative Cognition.

Belmont, Massachusetts, United States

About

Animal cognition researcher, biologist with a strong interest in ecology and conservation, photographer.

Experience

  • Postdoctoral Researcher at The Alex Foundation
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • University of Cambridge (5 yrs 7 mos)
    • PhD Student
      Oct 2020 - Apr 2026 · 5 yrs 7 mos

      Studying for a PhD in Psychology, with research in Comparative Cognition.

    • Undergraduate Research Supervisor
      Oct 2021 - Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Supervising final year undergraduate students in comparative cognition research projects in the Department of Psychology.

    • Supervisor (Teaching)
      Oct 2020 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Supervising small group teaching for a first-year undergraduate course entitled "Evolution and Behaviour".

  • Research Assistant/PhD Research at Pepperberg Avian Cognition Lab
    Sep 2022 - Feb 2026 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Interim Lab Manager at The Alex Foundation
    Aug 2025 - Oct 2025 · 3 mos

  • Interim Lab Manager at The Alex Foundation
    Apr 2023 - Oct 2023 · 7 mos