PhD Candidate Resume Example

Qualified by over six years of research experience in molecular biology, microbiology, immunology and virology. I developed high-throughput gene expression and sequencing assays using RT-qPCR, RNA-seq, SDS-PAGE and 2D gel electrophoresis to establish scientific models in an international, team oriented environment. Additionally, I worked with military and industry leaders to develop novel, PCR-based detection methods (patent pending) for rapid, point-of-care diagnostics of highly infectious diseases (e.g. Plague, Anthrax and Tularemia) .

• Computer Skills: Bioinformatic analysis using the Galaxy platform, R environment, CLC Workbench, VectorNTI, GenBank, Phyre2, Mauve, ClustalX, ExPASy tools, Ensemble and BLAST. Data plotting software, GIS, Microsoft Office and the use of multiple operating systems (Mac, Windows and Linux)
• Laboratory Equipment: Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer, Roche Lightcycler 480, NanoDrop, ELISA plate reader, Alpha Imager, FACS flow cytometer and standard laboratory equipment.
• Certifications: Certified in the use of radioactive nuclides, BSL-2+/3 laboratories, bloodborne pathogens and animal handling procedures and protocols.
• Language: I speak Germany fluently as a second language and have six years of formal Spanish education.

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Rakin, A., Schneider, L. and Podladchikova, O. (2012). Hunger for iron: the alternative siderophore iron scavenging systems in highly virulent Yersinia. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology 2, 1-7.