Flexible and versatile researcher with 3+ years of experience in microbiology and molecular biology. Proven track record of contributions to 3 highly impactful research projects funded by prominent national funding agencies. Gained significant experience in working with P. falciparum, S. cerevisiae and C. elegans systems. Well experienced in techniques such as q-PCR, Cloning, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, western blotting, microbial culturing and related assays and molecular diagnostics. Expertise in scientific communication in written and oral formats. Passionate about academic research in the realms of molecular biology and microbiology.