Experience

B-WARE Research Centre

• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Researcher and Project Manager

  • Feb 2021 - Present



Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB)

• Germany
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Postdoc

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Working on the international MadMacs project, where we study the effect of water plants on their environments. Mass developments of water plans are an increasing problem in many countries and dense stands are often mowed, which is costly and not always very effective. Here we will study the net effect these water plants have on their environment, in terms of water quality, greenhouse gas emissions and hydraulics. Working on the international MadMacs project, where we study the effect of water plants on their environments. Mass developments of water plans are an increasing problem in many countries and dense stands are often mowed, which is costly and not always very effective. Here we will study the net effect these water plants have on their environment, in terms of water quality, greenhouse gas emissions and hydraulics.



"Changing Climates"

• Project Leader

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2018

  Secured funding from the Centre for Public Engagement at Queen Mary University (>£10,000) by creating a realistic plan and budget to organise (alongside full-time postdoc position):- a photo exhibition on women in science, showing images and personal stories from female scientists to educate the public on climate change and gender bias at the Brick Lane Gallery in East London- a hands-on workshop for young children as part of the Brighton Science Week (Feb 2018) to engage them with Arctic science- activity and information stands on local community festivals in Spring 2018- a podcast on Arctic science and interviews to promote the project - a photo exhibition and talk series at St Catherine's University, St Paul, Minnesota



Queen Mary University of London

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoc

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

  I am conducting climate change research in the Arctic as part of a multidisciplinary project team, studying the effect of global warming on the cycling of nutrients in the natural world. For this, I have co-organised logistics for, and participating in, Arctic fieldwork in 5 remote locations around the world. I communicate research findings to peers and the general public through oral presentations and written papers, reports and blogs, and have secured four research and public outreach grants. Furthermore, I am developing further proficiency in R and other data analysing software.



Careershifters

• United Kingdom
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • May 2018 - Jun 2018

  Participated in the QConsult programme to work in a multidisciplinary team of 4 to investigate the link between mental health and job satisfaction (alongside full-time Postdoc project), which will be used for a nationwide campaign. Responsible for literature review, client contact and final report. Participated in the QConsult programme to work in a multidisciplinary team of 4 to investigate the link between mental health and job satisfaction (alongside full-time Postdoc project), which will be used for a nationwide campaign. Responsible for literature review, client contact and final report.



Radboud University

• Netherlands
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Junior Researcher

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  As a junior researcher, I worked on an EU Regional Development project on a new type of constructed wetland for waste water treatment bringing together stakeholders from science, industry, policy and the local community. This job required out of the box thinking to develop innovative research design and applications. In this project, I was responsible for the final report and the organisation of a conference with all stakeholders. Furthermore, I managed a junior research assistant and technicians on the project

• PHD Student

  • Mar 2011 - Dec 2015

  During my PhD project, I studied early stages of peat formation to provide tools for restoration and management applications. During the project, I ensured good communication with stakeholders in science, policy, industry and the local community, co-organised multiple undergraduate courses on presenting science and writing research proposals and presented findings to scientific and non-scientific audiences through oral presentations and written publications. I gained experience of working with large datasets and a range of different analytical techniques and with managing research project students.