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Jülich, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

- Use of phenotyping platforms at the Forschungszentrum Jülich to quantify growth and photosynthesis-related traits; - Analysis of complex dataset from a large natural population (~ 300 accessions of Arabidopsis thaliana); - Statistical analysis using linear-mixed models; - Use of programming language (R and python); - Study of genetic variants determining photosynthetic eficiency using genome-wide association studies (GWAS); - Genomic prediction using gBLUP model, random forest and XGBoost; - Use of a high-performance computer at the Jülich Supercomputer Center; - Scientific presentation in international conferences (Germany, Netherlands and USA); - Organization of academic conference; - Supervision of bachelor students.

Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

- Investigated metabolic changes underlying fruit development in the palm Macauba (Acrocomia aculeata); - Conducted biochemical analyses in laboratory (quantification of carbohydrates, protein, amino acid and lipid).

Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

- Managed consulting projects in Forest Engineering; - Estimated costs of consulting projects; - Wrote proposals and final reports; - Supervised undergraduate students during field work.

Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

- Investigated the die-back disease caused by the bacterium Erwinia psidii in Eucalyptus species; - Conducted PCR (polymerase chain reaction) analysis; - Assisted in the diagnosis of diseases caused by bacteria and fungi in Eucalyptus species.

Master'S Degree, Botany/Plant Biology

- Investigated the relationship between growth and photosynthesis in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana; - Conducted phenotyping.

Bachelor'S Degree, Forest Engineering

- Courses on forest management, soil science, silviculture, forest ecology, hydrology management, forest economics and environmental policy.