I am an enthusiastic, result-oriented, and dedicated Research Scientist with a specialization in Molecular Biology and 10 years of plant research (greenhouse/laboratory/computational/high-throughput) experience.KEY HIGHLIGHTS Well-developed communication skills (written and verbal), evidenced by publishing 17 scientific research articles, an M.Sc. and a Ph.D. thesis, five grant applications, and communicating science at internal meetings and international conferences.  Have 5+ years' experience in project management, time management, decision making, and conflict resolution skills leading to the successful execution of different projects. Proven skills in improving existing methods by performing literature research and hands-on optimization.  Managed and supervised masters’ and Ph.D. students by assigning them project goals, providing technical support and guidance, monitoring their weekly performances, and encouraging them to become independent researchers by helping in the literature review, experimental design, data analysis, and dissertation writing.  Proficient in molecular biology and plant tissue culture techniques.I believe my formal training in plant science along with project management, and the ability to supervise and manage productive teams make me a highly competitive and unique candidate. I’m actively seeking new opportunities to explore if my career goals align with your team’s needs. Let's connect here on LinkedIn or at swatimegha25@gmail.com