The Research School of Biology is something very special. People work together, there's a close connection between postdocs and PhD students, there's a nice vibe about being here.

Dr Mitzy Pepper, an evolutionary biologist in the Keogh Group with a background in geology, looks at how historical and environmental factors shape the way plants and animals evolve.

In this video she speaks about her life as an early career researcher with the Research School of Biology, and the support she receives from her supervisor and her colleagues.

• This video originally appeared on the ANU TV YouTube channel, in December 2013.