Jay Kirkham Email & Phone Number

Research ecologist, currently working with nest temperature data

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Fortune Whale Lab - Department of OceanographyMy research interests lie at the intersection of oceanography, ecology and technology. Using a combination of whale and oceanographic observations I seek to disentangle the predator-prey relationship between whales and copepods. I use both traditional and modern oceanographic and whale monitoring tools. I use high resolution 3D inertial sensing tags to track the finescale movements of whales, as well flying drones overhead of whales for… Show more Fortune Whale Lab - Department of OceanographyMy research interests lie at the intersection of oceanography, ecology and technology. Using a combination of whale and oceanographic observations I seek to disentangle the predator-prey relationship between whales and copepods. I use both traditional and modern oceanographic and whale monitoring tools. I use high resolution 3D inertial sensing tags to track the finescale movements of whales, as well flying drones overhead of whales for behavioural and morphometric analysis. Show less

St Andrews

Graduating with a distinction, I have built upon the skills developed previously in my educational and professional careers to deepen my appreciation of the marine world. A major part of this has been a focus on an ecosystem-based approach to management which formalises the integrated approach and defines my scientific ethos.Knowledge of the theory and statistics behind population estimates, fisheries quota setting and spatial management protocol, all of which I have executed as part of… Show more Graduating with a distinction, I have built upon the skills developed previously in my educational and professional careers to deepen my appreciation of the marine world. A major part of this has been a focus on an ecosystem-based approach to management which formalises the integrated approach and defines my scientific ethos.Knowledge of the theory and statistics behind population estimates, fisheries quota setting and spatial management protocol, all of which I have executed as part of coursework. To date, across both degrees I have achieved a first class or equivalent grade for every presentation given, something I am proud of and enjoy doing.I feel I have developed an intuition for marine ecology and social issues, which I am able to balance and use both methodical scientific thinking and outside the box problem solving. Week long Grey Seal tagging excursion on the West Coast of Scotland which gave me access into understanding and executing practical fieldwork including capture, tagging, measurement and other testing of large marine organisms. Show less

St Andrews

I worked at Oriental House during my MSc in St Andrews

Leeds, United Kingdom

Hamilton Mayer International is an executive search and selection consultancy, with focus and experience in several major industry sectors. Despite a host of difficulties and setbacks during my brief career I feel that my objection handling has vastly improved and I am comfortably able to communicate technical information both fluently and in detail. I was able to provide quality work to clients whilst meeting a number of deadlines within a fast paced and demanding environment, often… Show more Hamilton Mayer International is an executive search and selection consultancy, with focus and experience in several major industry sectors. Despite a host of difficulties and setbacks during my brief career I feel that my objection handling has vastly improved and I am comfortably able to communicate technical information both fluently and in detail. I was able to provide quality work to clients whilst meeting a number of deadlines within a fast paced and demanding environment, often working late at night or early in the morning, due to my global reach which stretches from Australia to the West Coast of America. Show less

Leeds, United Kingdom

United Kingdom And Belgium

Star Events is a specialist events scaffolding company, constructing large staging and grandstand projects for public events, primarily at music events and festivals.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

During my undergraduate studies I undertook a multitude of different modules and utilized all facets of my learning to gain a wider and deeper appreciation for the dynamic interacting forces within a host of Marine Ecosystems.

Master Of Science - Ms, Marine Ecosystem Management, Pass With Distinction

Bachelor’S Degree, Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Intramural football During my undergraduate studies I undertook a multitude of different modules and utilized.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Football, Rugby, Athletics A-Levels Biology - B Geography- B Chemistry- C Mathematics- D As levels Critical.