Jasper Perry
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Adaptable researcher and Ph.D. Candidate in biological Sciences specializing in molecular biology and microbial ecology with six years of research experience. Currently serving as a Research Associate at the University of Canterbury. My research uses experimental predator-prey coevolution to identify genetic determinants in the evolution of endosymbiosis. Proven ability to manage project timelines, maintain meticulous documentation, communicate research findings effectively and collaborate well with team members. Skilled in both wet and dry lab techniques, including molecular techniques, flow cytometry, advanced microscopy, bioinformatics, data manipulation and analysis.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
University of Canterbury
08.2023
- Managing project timelines and ensuring results are well documented
- Contributing to maintaining important documentation and databases regarding microbial species for the purposes of internal and external audits
- Expertly and effectively communicating research findings with colleagues and other stakeholders
- Designing and performing small- and large-scale experiments, collecting results and analyzing data using Excel and R.
PhD Research
University of Canterbury
05.2019 - 07.2023
- Designed, planned, and conducted experiments to assess novel phenotypes
- Ensured excellent written and verbal communication of research updates
- Assessed microbial interactions using flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy
- Performed sequencing and genomic analysis of evolved populations and isolates to determine mutational changes using Geneious Prime
- Documented results with strong attention to detail and performed statistical analyses in Excel and R
- Wrote and applied for grant applications to fund further research.
Research Assistant
University of Auckland
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Contributed to running a psychological study investigating human responses to interactions with artificial human
- Actively engaged in participant recruitment and led participants through study protocol
- Maintained important documentation, including participant consent forms
- Assisted with collection, transcription and analysis of study data.
Bioinformatician
University of Auckland
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Performed bioinformatic analyses such as PCA and differential expression analyses on client data
- Advised clients on the best approach for achieving research goals
- Performed QC of Miseq and Affymetrix array data
- Contributed to high caliber scientific papers
- Compiled summary report documents for clients.
Education
PhD Biological Sciences -
UC
Auckland, New Zealand01.2023
Master of Science (Biological Sciences) -
UC
Auckland, New Zealand01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Biological Sciences
UC
Christchurch, New Zealand01.2015
Skills
- Gene reconstruction
- Genomic Analysis
- GCP certified
- FCS Express
- ImageJ
- Flow cytometry
- Data Formatting
- Experiment Design
- Bash
- RStudio
- Molecular cloning
- Eukaryote cell culture
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Excel
- Geneious
- PCR
- Data QC
- Highly organized
- PPT
- Illustrator
Contributions
- Side-Population Trophoblasts Exhibit the Differentiation Potential of a Trophoblast Stem Cell Population, Persist to Term, and are Reduced in Fetal Growth Restriction, Stem Cell Rev and Rep, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12015-020-09991-8
- Complete Genome Sequences of Two Geographically Distinct Legionella micdadei Clinical Isolates, Microbiology Resource Announcements, 2017, https://journals.asm.org/toc/genomea/5/22
Personal Information
Title: Researcher | Molecular Microbiologist
Timeline
Research Associate
University of Canterbury
08.2023
PhD Research
University of Canterbury
05.2019 - 07.2023
Research Assistant
University of Auckland
05.2018 - 04.2019
Bioinformatician
University of Auckland
04.2017 - 12.2017
PhD Biological Sciences -
UC
Master of Science (Biological Sciences) -
UC
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Biological Sciences
UC
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