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Oxford, Gb

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities:Antibiotic Resistance Research: Conduct experiments to investigate antibiotic resistance mechanisms in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, including designing and executing assays with differing bacterial densities.Laboratory Techniques: Utilize a variety of microbiological techniques, Data Reporting: maintaining detailed records, Standard operating procedures and preparing reports to contribute to scientific publications and presentations.Lab Administration: Oversee the day-to-day administrative tasks of the lab, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, maintaining accurate documentation, and managing schedules.Stock Maintenance: Manage the inventory of lab supplies and reagents and organise stock to ensure the lab is well-equipped for ongoing and future experiments.Collaboration: Work closely with principal investigators, fellow researchers, and other lab personnel to facilitate collaborative projects and share knowledge and techniques.Skills and Expertise:Proficiency in microbiological and molecular biology techniquesStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent organisational and multitasking skillsFamiliarity with laboratory safety protocols and regulationsEffective communication and teamwork skills

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

As the Social Media Manager for Sanitree, I lead the digital marketing efforts for a socially conscious organization committed to producing eco-friendly sanitary products. We work between our team in Jaipur India and our team in Edinburgh to help reduce period poverty, reduce the stigma and improve sustainability. Key Responsibilities:Social Media Strategy: Crafting and executing a compelling social media strategy to align with the company's mission and values. I create engaging content for Instagram and Facebook platforms that highlight the benefits of sustainable sanitary products and drive awareness of our work.Audience Engagement: Proactively engaging with our audience through timely responses to DMs, comments, and inquiries. I build meaningful relationships with our online community, providing exceptional customer support and fostering a positive brand image.Brand Advocacy: Ensuring consistent brand representation across all social media channels, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and social impact.Data-Driven Decisions: Regularly analyzing social media performance metrics to gain valuable insights into audience preferences and content effectiveness. I use data to refine strategies and optimize future content.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

As Vice President of Activities and Services within the Students' Association, I am a full-time elected representative representing over 49,000 students. I work with both students and the University to support our student societies, improve our shops, cafes and bars, and ensure students feel a part of the University community. In particular, my key long-term projects focus on improving the student experience and facilities on our satellite campuses. I act as a key liaison between students and the University, I addressed student concerns about University spaces in meetings and working groups. My role also encompassed influencing key decisions affecting student experiences by offering ideas and presenting the students' viewpoints.As a Trustee of our charity, I am responsible for ensuring the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of the Students' Association. Moreover, I chair the Strategic Development sub-committee, which contributes to our long-term strategic planning and ensures the longevity of the charity.I am also part of Student Council meetings allowing me to present detailed accountability reports and engage directly with students to provide transparency about my work. I also have led multiple thematic discussions on key areas impacting students such as possible improvements to our spaces and sense of belonging.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

I was the president of the biological society for the academic year 2022/23. I was responsible for running of the society; organising academic and social events; ensuring health and safety requirements are followed; communicating between the committee and members and problem-solving any issues that occur.

Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden

I was a research intern under Martin Lind at Uppsala University. My work was focused on researching evolutionary trade-offs in the Nematoda. I was responsible for maintaining an aseptic laboratory and maintaining laboratory stocks of C.elegans and bacterial cultures. I was able to troubleshoot a method to study their learning behaviours vs their lifespan which has been used in further research.

Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden

Proficiently managed operations of a bustling student pub a minimum of once a week, including staff scheduling, inventory management, and customer engagement, resulting in a warm welcoming environment for new studentsLed a team of dedicated students, fostering a collaborative and motivated environment. Conducted training sessions, ensuring that all employees upheld alcohol training, food safety and safety protocols.Orchestrated private weddings and events, delivering seamless experiences tailored to individual preferences. Coordinated event logistics, from setup to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and positive client experience. Maintained accurate records and upheld a safe and enjoyable drinking and dining environment.Established strong rapport with customers, staff, and suppliers through clear and friendly communication. Addressed customer inquiries, resolved concerns, and cultivated a welcoming atmosphere.

Padstow, England, United Kingdom

Exeter, England, United Kingdom

I was an intern in the research department of Timothy Etheridge Group. I was responsible for conducting experiments on tardigrades, maintaining biological stocks, ensuring good lab practice and analysing the data produced. The data I produced has been used in further studies focusing on cryptobiosis and astrobiology.

United Kingdom

▪︎Worked as part of the a students as change agents team to create a collaborative answer the task'How can we create a global index on child violence, using existing data so that governments take action?'▪︎ Collaborated with our research partner the 'Global partnership to end violence against children'▪︎ Created a prototype index to present data on violence against children so it can applied to create change

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Evolutionary Biology, First-Class

Activities and Societies: President - Biology Society First year rep - Biology Society Second year rep - Biology Society Social media.

Evolutionary Biology

Activities and Societies: Undertook an exchange year at Uppsala University