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Harpenden, England, United Kingdom

I'm using long-term moth data to link moth population decline to species traits, habitat and climate, with a fieldwork component focusing on the conservation of moths in arable farmland.

Nosy Komba, Madagascar

The Madagascar Conservation and Research Institute is based on the small island of Nosy Komba off of the the north-west coast of Madagascar. It is a volunteer-based organisation that conducts ecological research and environmental education with the help of a help of a high turnover of international volunteers. My role was to coordinate the forest-based.

Environment And Sustainability Institute, Penryn

I worked as part of a research team looking into the ecological effects of light pollution. My role was to identify invertebrates that had been sampled from experimental field sites. Using a dissecting microscope and a series of dichotomous keys, I identified large quantities of invertebrates with accuracy and consistency. All beetles and spiders were.

University Of Exeter, Cornwall Campus

A highly practical degree with a focus on applying ecological research to conservation situations. The final research project was split into two parts: an extended phase one habitat survey of a woodland and an ecological research project of our own design. For the experimental design and data collection, I was in a team of three other students. My extended.

University Of Exeter, Cornwall Campus

A reputable degree within the field with a strong focus on practical fieldwork, solid scientific thinking and statistical skills. My final research project was in behavioural entomology, where I looked into resource allocation and reproductive conflict in a primitively eusocial species of wasp (Polistes dominula).

Natural History Museum, London

Working with Dr Andrew Polaszek, the head of entomology at the Natural History Museum, my role was similar to my current position. I was responsible for identifying and sorting samples of Hymenoptera that Dr Polaszek had brought back from Borneo for a study on parasitoid wasps. My work there resulted in the discovery of a new species of parasitic wasp.

Tregothnan, Cornwall

A dynamic and high pressure job at an up-market restaurant on the banks of the river Fal. I was responsible for dealing with the public in a professional manner whilst juggling several tasks at once.

Worked in the operating theatres during lives operations. A wide variety of jobs including; fetching patients from the wards, labelling and delivering specimens, moving anesthetised patients, fetching equipment during operations and setting up the operating table and machines. A relatively high responsibility job as it involves thinking quickly and.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Ecology

The PhD was split into two main sections: 1. Modelling how moth abundance and diversity has changed in the UK since 1968 according to.

Msc Applied Ecology, Entomology And Ecology

Activities and Societies: EcoSoc, Expedition Society, minibus driver, Bird Watching, Commitee member and co-founder of Homegrown Society.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Conservation Biology And Ecology, 1St

Activities and Societies: EcoSoc, bird watching, Homegrown Soc, rock climbing, conservation volunteering.A wide-ranging degree focusing on.

Foundation Year In Science